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Planet Zoo 2 White-Backed Vulture
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the White-Backed Vulture in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
White-Backed Vulture requirements
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Biome | Desert, Grassland |
| Enclosure | Habitat (flying) |
| Minimum area | Land 475 m², Flight 60 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 100 m², Flight 25 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 10 m² |
| Temperature | 14 to 41 °C |
| Group size | 6–80 |
| Barrier | Grade 2, at least 1 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Critically endangered |
At 60 m² of flight space, the White-Backed Vulture needs more flight space than 82% of the other 11 Planet Zoo 2 flying habitat animals with a listed minimum.
White-Backed Vulture space by area type
The Zoopedia gives a minimum for the first animal and an extra amount for each additional animal, per area type. The last column adds them up for the largest listed group (80 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 475 m² | 100 m² | 8375 m² |
| Flight | 60 m² | 25 m² | 2035 m² |
Shelter: 10 m² per animal.
White-Backed Vulture barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 1 m |
| Climb-proof | No |
| Water barrier | Not allowed; use a solid barrier. |
Same values as the habitat requirements table. In a mixed habitat, use the strictest barrier of all species.
White-Backed Vulture species facts
| Class | Bird (Aves) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (leg span) | male 2.02 m, female 2.4 m |
Setup checklist for a White-Backed Vulture habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the White-Backed Vulture as habitat (flying).
- Give the first animal at least Land 475 m², Flight 60 m², plus Land 100 m², Flight 25 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 1 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 14 to 41 °C and theme the area as Desert, Grassland.
- Plan a group of 6 to 80 animals.
- Optionally add a thriving companion: Black Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C), Blue Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C), Cape Buffalo (shared 14–36 °C).
Animals that can live with the White-Backed Vulture
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (White-Backed Vulture: 14 to 41 °C).
Thriving with (12)
- Black Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C)
- Blue Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C)
- Cape Buffalo (shared 14–36 °C)
- Common Warthog (shared 14–36 °C)
- Gemsbok (shared 14–41 °C)
- Masai Giraffe (shared 14–36 °C)
- Nyala (shared 14–41 °C)
- Plains Zebra (shared 14–36 °C)
- Reticulated Giraffe (shared 14–36 °C)
- Sable Antelope (shared 14–36 °C)
- Springbok (shared 14–41 °C)
- Thomson's Gazelle (shared 14–36 °C)
Neutral with (1)
- Common Ostrich (shared 14–36 °C)
A pair counts as thriving if either animal's Zoopedia page lists it as thriving. A shared habitat still has to suit every species in it.
Compare with
Put the White-Backed Vulture next to any other species, with the combined barrier for a shared habitat, in the animal comparison. See every pairing on what animals go together and all barrier specs on habitat requirements.
Animals from the same biome or continent: African Savannah Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Gemsbok, Golden Eagle.
FAQ
How much space does a White-Backed Vulture need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 475 m², Flight 60 m² for the White-Backed Vulture, plus Land 100 m², Flight 25 m² for each additional animal, and 10 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does a White-Backed Vulture need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the White-Backed Vulture needs a temperature of 14 to 41 °C and a group size of 6–80, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a White-Backed Vulture in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the White-Backed Vulture. Thriving: Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Warthog, Gemsbok, Masai Giraffe, Nyala, Plains Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Thomson's Gazelle. Neutral: Common Ostrich.