Planet Zoo 2 expands Frontier’s zoo-management formula across PC, PS5 and Xbox with fully aquatic animals, flying species and vast wildlife reserves. It is a detailed simulation for builders who want to care for individual animals while shaping an entire conservation network.
At a Glance
- Release Date: October 13, 2026
- Genre: Zoo Management Simulation, Strategy
- Platform: PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Cost: $49.99 USD
- Developer/Publisher: Frontier Developments / Frontier Developments
- Store Link: Get Planet Zoo 2 on Steam → | Get Planet Zoo 2 on Epic Games → | Get Planet Zoo 2 on PlayStation → | Get Planet Zoo 2 on Xbox →
Conservation Beyond the Zoo Gates
The sequel keeps the creative habitat building and day-to-day park management at the heart of the series, then pushes conservation into a broader world. Players can build distinctive zoos, manage guest services and animal welfare, and eventually release suitable species into customizable Wildlife Reserves. Fans of large-scale management can also compare it with TradiGame’s look at Transport Fever 3.
Core Gameplay Features
Aquariums and Aviaries
Planet Zoo 2 introduces fully aquatic and flying species, opening new possibilities for habitat design.
- Create freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- Build covered aviaries for free-flying birds
- Balance species-specific space, enrichment and welfare needs
Wildlife Reserves
Conservation projects extend beyond a conventional zoo and turn released animals into part of living ecosystems.
- Customize expansive reserves
- Meet conservation requirements before releasing animals
- Use research vehicles to explore and monitor the landscape
Deeper Creative Management
Flexible building tools sit alongside the financial and operational decisions needed to keep a successful zoo running.
- Shape scenery with piece-by-piece construction
- Manage shops, amenities and visitor education
- Share and download community creations through Frontier Workshop
Who Is Planet Zoo 2 For?
This is aimed at players who enjoy detailed management, elaborate sandbox construction and observing believable animal behaviour. The range of blueprints helps newer builders start quickly, while the granular tools give experienced creators room to obsess over every habitat.
Pro Tip
Begin with a compact zoo and a small roster of animals. Stable welfare, efficient staff routes and dependable guest income will make later aquariums and Wildlife Reserves much easier to fund.