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Planet Zoo 2 Shoebill: Habitat Size, Temperature & Needs
Plan a Shoebill habitat by checking adult-count areas, temperature and barriers, then compare its biomes with other animals. The Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) lives in a flying habitat (aviary) in Planet Zoo 2. The official Zoopedia lists its biome as Wetlands and its wild range as Africa; it is vulnerable in the wild. Each checked requirement below shows its evidence grade and source.
Last updated Game version: Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed
Plan for your Shoebill
Set the adult count and add other species to compare shared biomes and checked requirements. For a fresh selection, use the Habitat Planner.
- Shoebill
Shared biomes and regions
Biomes: Wetlands.
Regions: Africa.
A shared biome does not confirm that animals can live together.
Area for your adult counts
Exact outputs checked on the official Zoopedia. We do not multiply the one-adult value or extrapolate other counts. Area categories can overlap; do not add them together.
Shoebill · 1 adult
Within the published mixed-group range (1–2). Sex ratios still need checking.
- Land area
- 200 m²
- Shelter area
- 5 m²
- Flight area
- 50 m²
Checked counts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Official Habitat panel · Grade A · 2026-10-13.
Temperature and barrier comparison
Shared temperature: 14°C to 33°C
Strongest barrier: Grade 2.
Tallest barrier: 1 m.
These compare the published numbers. Roofs, climb-proofing, water conditions and mixed-species safety need separate checks.
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In-game needs
The area rows below show the official control set to 1 adult; this is a reference, not a recommended group. The published mixed-group range is 1 - 2. Use the tool above for checked group sizes. Missing fields mean Not confirmed yet, not zero.
| Need | In the game | Confirmed by |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 14°C to 33°C | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Land area | 200m²Official adult-count control set to 1. This is an area reference, not a recommended group size. | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Group size | 1 - 2 | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Male-only group | 1 - 1 | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Female-only group | 1 - 1 | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Maximum males | 1 | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Maximum females | 1 | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Grass | 20% to 80% | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Sand | 0% to 80% | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Waterlogged | 20% to 100% | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Rock | 0% to 20% | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Soil | 20% to 80% | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Barrier strength | Grade 2 | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Barrier height | 1m | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Thriving relationships | No compatible species listedOnly explicit official relationships confirm a pairing. Absence from the list is not proof that a pair cannot live together. | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Neutral relationships | Greater FlamingoOnly explicit official relationships confirm a pairing. Absence from the list is not proof that a pair cannot live together. | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Shelter area | 5m²Official adult-count control set to 1. This is an area reference, not a recommended group size. | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Flight area | 50m²Official adult-count control set to 1. This is an area reference, not a recommended group size. | Grade A · OfficialFrontier DevelopmentsChecked October 13, 2026 (Launch edition (October 13, 2026); build number not confirmed) |
| Water area | Not confirmed yet | No checked source |
| Climbing area | Not confirmed yet | No checked source |
| Wildlife Reserve | Not confirmed yet | No checked source |
Before you build
- Check group composition first: the mixed-group range is 1 - 2; the male-only, female-only and maximum-per-sex limits are listed separately above.
- Keep the habitat within the published 14°C to 33°C range. Compare every selected species before choosing a shared temperature.
- Compare these barrier requirements before building: Barrier strength Grade 2; Barrier height 1m.
- Use the area value for the checked adult count. Shelter, water, climbing and flight areas remain separate requirements, and mixed-species totals are not confirmed.
Animals that share its biome
Other flying animals the Zoopedia lists for at least one of the same biomes: Eurasian Bittern, Greater Flamingo, Long-Eared Owl, Toco Toucan and White-Tailed Sea-Eagle. Sharing a biome does not mean they can share a habitat; the game's own Zoopedia says which species can live together.
Compare more animals on the Planet Zoo 2 biomes page, or see all Planet Zoo 2 flying animals. The full Planet Zoo 2 animal list has every species.
Shoebill questions
What biome does the Shoebill need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists the Shoebill for the Wetlands biome. In the wild it lives in Africa.
How much habitat space does the Shoebill need?
For 1 adult, the official Zoopedia shows Land area: 200 m²; Shelter area: 5 m²; Flight area: 50 m². These are separate area categories, not values to add together. Use the tool for other checked counts; unverified counts stay unknown.
What temperature does the Shoebill need?
14°C to 33°C is the published habitat temperature range. This comes from the visible Habitat panel of Frontier's online Zoopedia, checked October 13, 2026.
What barrier does the Shoebill need?
Barrier strength: Grade 2; Barrier height: 1m. These are the published requirements; additional construction details are not confirmed here.
Which animals can live with the Shoebill?
Greater Flamingo appear in its official relationship lists. Check the relationship type below and meet every species' habitat needs; sharing a biome alone does not confirm cohabitation.
Sources
Checked against the official pages on October 13, 2026. Grade A: visible official Habitat panels. Grade B: two independent sources agree. Grade C: unverified player reports, excluded from tools. Adult-count area outputs were checked individually; no formula is inferred.
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