Planet Zoo 2's fourth chapter challenges you to take everything you've learned so far and commit to building an entire zoo from the ground up. From carefully crafting habitats to setting up guest and staff facilities, this phase tests your ability to create a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Animal welfare becomes crucial here, demanding attention to both environmental details and species-specific needs to unlock your zoo's true potential.
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- Maluku Islands – Bronze
- Channel Islands – Bronze
- Singapore – Bronze
Maluku Islands – Bronze
To meet the objectives, you’ll need to have at least six aquatic animals and six shoals housed within your zoo, which fits perfectly into the existing aquarium setup. Species such as Golden Trevally, Bluespine Unicornfish, Threespot Damselfish, and Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips make good shoal choices.
For a standout aquatic animal, the Javanese Cownose Ray is your go-to. Your mission also includes bringing the welfare of these animals up to 100 percent and researching the Hawksbill Turtle to level four. As you add more species, both your profit and guest satisfaction targets will naturally improve.
Boosting social welfare among Cownose Rays is vital, so consider increasing their numbers. Supporting their habitat with plenty of native plants and enrichment items keeps them happy, and subtle adjustments to the terrain can make a big difference. If different fish species don’t coexist well, don’t hesitate to prioritize the happier combos by selling the incompatible ones.
When introducing the Ocean Sunfish to your aquarium, ensure its welfare stays high by removing predators like the shark from that habitat, avoiding any unnecessary stress.
Channel Islands – Bronze
This starting point is a blank slate, requiring you to build everything from scratch. Essential facilities include a trade center to import animals and a keeper hut for your staff. Don’t forget power sources for all buildings to keep operations running smoothly. Your functional zoo also needs quarantine zones, a staff room, a vet surgery, and a research center.
Connect all facilities with well-planned paths, and consider smoothing out terrain to facilitate placing buildings properly. With no staff onboard yet, hiring is your immediate next step.
For animal habitats, you'll need at least one representative each for avian, aquatic, and terrestrial categories. Aquatic habitats work well with aquarium barriers paired with a staff gate, and if you’re unsure about building fences, revisiting the first part of the walkthrough can help.
Since your budget is tight initially, opt for animals that provide high appeal without breaking the bank. The Binturong is excellent for terrestrial exhibits. Additionally, secure four terrestrial habitats to meet the mission requirements.
For aquatic animals, the Ocellated Eagle Ray is a solid pick, while the Secretarybird fits nicely in your avian habitat, adding diversity and appeal.
Your guests’ happiness target is 75 percent, which means comprehensive guest facilities must be in place. Cover basics like food and drink stalls, toilets, and places to rest such as benches. Educational points also enrich the experience, helping visitors connect with your animals.
Improving your zoo’s reputation and achieving a four-star inspection rating hinge on maintaining high standards for animal welfare and general upkeep. Keep refining your exhibits and services to meet this challenge.
Singapore – Bronze
Start by clearing all plastic and metal debris to give your zoo a fresh foundation. Construct the essential buildings, then focus on housing three species together in a shared habitat. Herbivores that can cohabit peacefully, like the Nyala, Plains Zebra, and Mountain Hare, are ideal candidates.
Customize habitats to fit your species: short grass suits the Nyala, a less waterlogged terrain helps zebras, and extra plants support the hares. Provide enrichment items and shelter to boost the welfare ratings across the board.
Next up is the majestic Great Hornbill. Craft an aviary using compacted soil to minimize waterlogging and build a sanctuary space. Increasing social welfare involves adding another hornbill. Water and enrichment placements are critical here to solidify a healthy environment.
Add more attractive species to ramp up visitor traffic. A key goal is securing a Komodo Dragon. Sculpt the terrain to create a swimming area and build a sturdy shelter. Aim for 100 percent welfare by ironing out all habitat issues.
To make the Komodo Dragon thrive, research its needs to unlock thriving requirements. Populate its enclosure with native plants and soil, increase appeal by adding windows for visibility, and run marketing campaigns for greater guest interest. Deepen the swimming area to fulfill its deep water requirement.
Don’t overlook food quality — boosting it to grade 2 through the management tab adds to animal welfare and satisfaction.
Chapter 4 of Planet Zoo 2 continues evolving and improving, and keeping up with new updates is essential. If you’ve enjoyed this section, other articles provide insights to help you deepen your zoo management experience.