Planet Zoo 2 emphasizes more than just managing a zoo; you’ll also oversee wildlife reserves. Exploring in a research cab or taking a stroll around to check on animals adds depth to the experience. Management involves balancing habitats and keeping your guests happy, and trust me, mistakes can quickly lead to chaos in your park.
As you start, keep an eye on essential resources and staff management. If you aren’t careful, you might find yourself overwhelmed and your animals unhappy, which could affect your ratings. It’s super easy to misjudge their needs if you’re not paying attention, so take it slow at first.
Before diving in, make sure to familiarize yourself with the camera controls. You’ll need to capture photos of animals as part of your objectives, so having that down early will save you some frustration.
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For the Great Rift Valley Reserve, hop into the research ride and head to the hippos first. The game will show you the direction on the screen. Your task is to photograph both hippos and then Savannah Elephants. There’s no need to worry while capturing the hippos, but be cautious with Zebras. They’re skittish, so you’ll want to ensure you get two in the frame to complete that photo mission.
Your objective in taking photos is straightforward: be gentle with your approach. Use your camera wisely without startling the animals, and consider their behavior, distance, and how you frame the shot. Animals in their natural state yield the best photos.
You don’t have to worry about startling the first two animals, but you need to approach Zebras carefully. Your photo should contain two zebras.
A little tip: When you’re cruising around in your research ride, stick to shallow waters and light terrain. This speeds things up significantly, so you won’t waste precious time.
You can take photos using your camera, but don’t startle the animals. You can approach them carefully on foot. You also need to take into consideration animal actions, distance, and framing.
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While driving, stick to shallow waters and shallow ground to drive faster.
Next, when you reach East Africa, hunt for the Warthog habitat, located right next to the Giraffes. Camera mode comes into play again; simply select an exhibit to view details. You’ll be tasked with creating an Aardvark habitat. This involves a few more steps, including setting up a shoebill habitat — a new feature in Planet Zoo 2 that lets you care for birds. Demolish old structures first, and then fit them with a nest from the shelter section.
Ensure your bird habitat has a suitable roof to prevent your birds from flying away. Use the barrier menu to place roof supports, then finish with the roof tool. Don’t forget to adopt the shoebill and assign it to its habitat. Hiring a keeper and setting up a keeper hut is essential for animal care.
Finally, you’ll need to transfer the Masai Giraffes to your reserve. Select a giraffe, box it, and then head over to the storage tab. From there, choose ‘Release Group’ to finalize the transfer. Simple as that!
A habitat should start with a boundary and a staff gate. Hit up the toolbar on the left for habitat barriers, then build the barrier around the gate. You can customize the shape and color of the barrier as you progress.
It’s crucial that the gate connects to a path where staff can access easily. Different paths exist for guests and staff, so don’t mix them up!
Also, customize your barriers with glass viewing options, suitable for guest experience. One-way glass could add an interesting twist, letting guests see animals without the reverse view. Once you’re happy with your habitat, animals can be transferred from the trading and storage tab.
Birds need a roof, so they won’t fly away. Place roof supports from the barrier menu. Next, use the roof tool to finish building up your roof. Adopt the shoebill, and place it inside the newly built habitat. Hire a keeper and build a keeper hut.
Finally, you would be transferring the Masai Giraffes to the wildlife reserve. Select any giraffe and place it in a box, and then go to the storage tab. Select Release Group and finalize it. Your Giraffes will be transferred to your reserve.
How To Build A Habitat
A habitat needs a boundary and a staff gate. Select habitat barriers from the toolbar on the left side, and select a staff gate. Build the barrier around the staff gate. You can change the shape and color of the barrier using the customization settings. More barrier options will be available to you as you progress.
Make sure the gate is connected to an accessible path. Note that there are different path types for guests and staff.
Select any barrier and customize it to add a glass or window, so your guests can view the animals. You may even choose one-way glass, so only your guests can see the animals from outside. Once your habitat is ready, you can transfer animals from the trading and storage tab.
Animals come with specific needs. Begin by focusing on feeding them: set up food trays from the habitat tab. Access to fresh water is also important—opt for either water troughs or a body of water you craft in their habitat. To create a water body, tweak the terrain and fill it up. Use a water pump from the facilities section, ensuring it’s connected to a filtration system. Keep the slope gradual, so animals can access the water without issue. Don’t forget shelters, as proper housing is vital for animal welfare. Pay attention to social needs, ensuring the correct balance of animals is present. This means having enough space for roaming and the right environmental elements such as native plants and proper terrains for different creatures. Lastly, fun enrichment like toys and snacks can enhance animal happiness, so toss a few in their habitats.
Animals have specific needs and habitat requirements. They need food, for starters, so you can select the habitat tab and build food trays for them. They also need water, which you can arrange either with water troughs or by building a water body in their habitat.
You can build a water body by adjusting the terrain and then filling it up with water. Go to facilities and choose a water pump. Place it near the water and connect it to the filtration network. Make sure animals are able to access the water body by not making the slope too steep.
Animals will also require a shelter for their welfare. You also need to pay attention to their social needs and make sure the correct ratio of animals is present in a habitat. They also need enough space to move freely.
For their environmental needs, you need to ensure that they are in the correct terrain and that there are enough native plants. You can fix the terrain using the terrain tools according to what the animal requires.
For their enjoyment, you should also place food and toy enrichment.
Your zoo runs on the hard work of dedicated staff. Use the hire staff button to bring on board keepers, educators, vets, mechanics, and vendors. Place a keeper hut close to animal habitats to ensure swift food delivery and overall efficient care for your animals. Staff members make a considerable difference, so choose wisely.
Your zoo needs staff to make sure it’s running smoothly. You can hire them with the hire staff button. The keepers are responsible for taking care of the animals. Place a keeper hut near the animals’ habitat so they can get food delivered quickly.
You can hire educators, vets, caretakers, mechanics, and vendors.
Thank you for checking out this introduction to managing Planet Zoo 2’s wildlife aspect. Remember, managing your resources wisely can set your zoo up for success. Stay tuned for more tips and updates as the game evolves!
