- Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Wildlife Reserves - 3 September 2026
Hayo Zookeepers,Conservation goes beyond your zoo!Design, rewild and observe a network of entirely natural homes that allow your animals to thrive. Discover more about Wildlife Reserves, coming to Planet Zoo 2 in our latest Feature Focus.Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Pre-purchase to get the Bonus Content Pack!
- Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Zoo Creativity - 20 August 2026
Hayo Zookeepers,Building is the literal foundation of your zoo!In this Feature Focus, we take a more in-depth look at the creative side of Planet Zoo 2 - including available tools, themed scenery and Workshop blueprints for easy building.Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Pre-purchase to get the Bonus Content Pack!
- Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus - Frequent Flyers - 6 August 2026
Welcome back, Zookeepers! In this Feature Focus episode we're taking a closer look at the aviaries of Planet Zoo 2 to learn more about our beautiful birds and their behaviours - including nesting and cohabitation with other animals!Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Pre-purchase to get the Bonus Content Pack!
- Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Awesome Aquatics - 21 July 2026
Hayo Zookeepers!We're back with another Feature Focus episode.In this video, we dive in to the stunning aquariums of Planet Zoo 2, the fully aquatic species that call them home - including the Blacktip reef shark and Red lionfish, AND share an overview of what goes in to managing an aquarium in your zoo!Planet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Pre-purchase to get bonus content at launch!
- Planet Zoo 2 | Feature Focus: Awe-inspiring Animals - 8 July 2026
Hayo Zookeepers!It's time for the first episode in our Feature Focus series for Planet Zoo 2 - Awe-inspiring Animals! In this video, we visit our Lions for a look at their behaviours and welfare needs.Behind The ScenesThe process of creating Planet Zoo 2's truly awesome animals is a long one, requiring extensive research, huge skill and dedication from our talented development team along with more than a little elbow grease (with a bit of Frontier's secret spices thrown in for flavour)! Join us as we head behind the scenes for an in-depth look at exactly how we create our terrestrial species for Planet Zoo 2, discover what's changed in the years since the original Planet Zoo and learn just what makes these animals such a leap forward!Read more at planetzoogame.comPlanet Zoo 2 launches on October 13. Pre-purchase to get bonus content at launch!
- Check out the Planet Zoo 2 Gameplay Trailer! - 7 June 2026
Heyo Zookeepers! We're excited to share our brand new trailer with you for Planet Zoo 2!Join Eric, Chairman of FEN, and Alys, Zoo Operations Manager, as they give you an overview of Planet Zoo 2. From building and managing your zoos, to restoring Wildlife Reserves. Plus, a more detailed look at the animals and their habitats - including all-new fully aquatic species and flying birds! Planet Zoo 2 is coming October 13! 🐦 🐟 Soar to great heights with flying birds, prepare your diving suits as fully-aquatic species make a splash, and take your conservation efforts beyond your zoo in brand-new Wildlife Reserves! Pre-purchase now and get bonus content!
- Update 1.20.2 - New free scenery! - 28 May 2026
Hayo Zookeepers!To celebrate the announcement of Planet Zoo 2, we’re excited to gift Planet Zoo PC players nine brand-new sculptures to enjoy! Just update your game to see these new items. New Content - Free Update 1.20.2New - Scenery PiecesPlanet Zoo Sculpture Bird 01 Planet Zoo Sculpture Bird 02 Planet Zoo Sculpture Bird 03 Planet Zoo Sculpture Bird Headdress Planet Zoo Sculpture Animal 01 Planet Zoo Sculpture Animal 02 Planet Zoo Sculpture Animal 03 Planet Zoo Sculpture Fish 01 Planet Zoo Sculpture Fish 02General Bug Fixes and ImprovementsResolved various crashes, improving game stability.
- Planet Zoo 2 - Arriving Oct 13! - 28 May 2026
Calling all Zookeepers!Grab your Keeper outfit, brush off your wellies and get ready for the sequel you’ve been waiting for - Planet Zoo 2 is coming!Soar to great heights with flying birds, prepare your diving suits as aquatic species make a splash, and take your conservation efforts beyond your zoo in brand-new Wildlife Reserves! Fully aquatic species make a splash in their stunning debut!Build custom aquariums to home an exciting line-up of aquatic species including Blacktip Reef Sharks, Hawksbill Turtles, and more! By popular request, introduce a diverse mix of brilliant flying birds including the vibrant Toco Toucan. House your birds in fully customisable aviaries built from barriers, support poles and dynamic mesh covers. Construct beautiful habitats for your animals to thrive in as they interact with the world around them with new, realistic behaviours. From herding to grazing on…
- 6 years after the original, Planet Zoo 2 is finally happening and may be out next year - 5 November 2025
The zookeeping sim Planet Zoo launched six years ago today, and it was pretty good: "Another strong (yet stressful) management sim from Frontier Developments," PC Gamer's number one menagerie manager Chris Livingston declared in a 75% review . The studio released a six-year anniversary video to celebrate the birthday, which is usually the sort of thing we don't pay much attention to around here, but I'm making an exception in this case because there is a very strong hint at the end suggesting that a sequel is on the way... Read more.
- Celebrating 6 years of Planet Zoo! - 5 November 2025
Hayo Zookeepers, today we are celebrating a special milestone. It’s the sixth anniversary of Planet Zoo and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and love for the game over the years. Since we launched Planet Zoo back in 2019 we’ve been blown away by the creativity, passion and dedication of you, the community! From beautiful environments and habitats for animals to thrive in, to jaw-dropping zoos both big and small, Planet Zoo has become a way for us all to express our love of animals, and to share the importance of their welfare and conservation across the globe. But what does the future hold? Well, today we are delighted to reveal that we are hard at work on a sequel to Planet Zoo! We’re really excited about this project, and we look forward to sharing more with you next year! For all the latest news, and to stay connected with the Planet Zoo c…
- Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack | Available Now! - 25 June 2025
Hayo Zookeepers!The Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack is available now! Featuring 7 new animals, over 100 scenery items inspired by the Asian continent and a brand new scenario.Uncover the beauty of Asia with this latest animal pack, featuring the fearless Honey Badger. This highly intelligent mustelid has incredible strength and a bad attitude when it comes to potential predators, they have been known to take on elephants and rhinos!The Japanese Raccoon Dog, also known as the Tanuki is popular in Japanese folklore and culture. Their facial masks resemble Raccoons, however they are not closely related. Japanese Raccoon Dogs are also the only canid known to hibernate.The Nilgai is the largest antelope in Asia, common across the Northern Indian subcontinent, the name literally translates to Blue Cow. Males can weigh almost 300kg and reach a height of up to 1.5m to the shoulder. This pack also…
- Planet Zoo | Asia Animal Pack | Announcement - 18 June 2025
Hayo ZookeepersIt's almost time to explore the beautiful landscape of Asia with the Planet Zoo: Asia Animal Pack, arriving on 25th June. This pack features 7 brand new animals, including the fearless Honey Badger, The playful Japanese Racoon Dog and the swift Blackbuck. The Asia Animal pack also features over 100 brand new scenery pieces inspired by the continent and a brand new campaign scenario to enjoy.SEVEN INCREDIBLE NEW ANIMALSAlongside the Honey Badger, Japanese Raccoon Dog and the Blackbuck, this pack also includes the mysterious Nilgai; Asia's largest antelope, the social Lion-Tailed Macaque, the unique looking Père David's Deer and the smallest subspecies of elephant in the world - the Bornean Pygmy Elephant. These stunning animals showcase some of the most extraordinary species Asia has to offer and will allow you to create must-see habitats that captivate all who visit your…
- Planet Zoo | Update 1.19.1 - 6 May 2025
Hayo Zookeepers! Update 1.19.1 is now available for download. Simply update your game before you play! This release contains bug fixes, updates and some new content. New Pinata Blueprints Fiesta Piñata 03 Fiesta Piñata 04 Fiesta Piñata 05 Fiesta Piñata 06 Fiesta Piñata 07 Fiesta Piñata 08 Fiesta Piñata 09 General Bug Fixes and Improvements Animals Resolved Ocelot twitching movement occasionally occurring. Resolved Greater Rhea T-Pose animation occasionally occurring. Resolved a bug where Przewalski's Horse's temperature welfare did not scale correctly at the lower end of its temperature range. Added an Arctic Fox tag to the tunnel enrichment item. Removed a duplicated Forage Box entry from the anteater's toy enrichment list. Removed a Forage Box tag from the Proboscis monkey. Added a Sprinkler enrichment tag to the North American Beaver. Localisation Resolved inconsistencies in scientif…
- Planet Zoo | Americas Animal Pack | Available Now - 15 April 2025
Hayo Zookeepers! The Planet Zoo: Americas Animal Pack is now available! This brand new DLC features Iconic animals from the diverse Americas region. Featuring 7 exclusive new species, over 80 incredible new scenery items and an exciting new campaign scenario. SEVEN NEW SPECIES The fast and wiley Coyote, revered in folklore. These new world canines can be found across almost the whole of North America. Ocelot's are efficient climbers, leapers and swimmers! These medium sized wild cats can be found in tropical and sub-tropical parts of South and Central America. The Greater Rhea is the largest native bird in the Americas. These flightless birds can be found in South America and are related to Ostriches and Emus. The Bush Dog is a native of Central and South America. These pack animals are just at home in the water as they are on land, due to their partially webbed feet. This pack also inc…
- Frontier Publisher Sale Now Live! Save up to 75% on Planet Zoo! - 10 April 2025
Meet a world of incredible animals! Save up to 75% on Planet Zoo and up to 50% across these incredible animal packs below: You can also save 55% on Planet Zoo Ultimate Edition! Save 70% on the Deluxe Upgrade Pack: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098120/Planet_Zoo_Deluxe_Upgrade_Pack/?snr=1_16_16_18_curator-tabs&curator_clanid=34948692 Want to add some polar bears to your park? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196770/Planet_Zoo_Arctic_Pack/?snr=1_16_16_18_curator-tabs&curator_clanid=34948692 Or how about some jaguars? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1238440/Planet_Zoo_South_America_Pack/?snr=1_16_16_18_curator-tabs&curator_clanid=34948692 Can't go wrong with some koalas! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1349400/Planet_Zoo_Australia_Pack/?snr=1_16_16_18_curator-tabs&curator_clanid=34948692 Or some king penguins! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1471590/Planet_Zoo_Aquatic_Pac…
- Americas Animal Pack Announcement - 8 April 2025
Hayo Zookeepers! Get ready to explore the changing landscapes of North, South and Central America with the Planet Zoo: Americas Animal Pack, arriving on 15th April. This pack features 7 brand new animals that will bring even more diversity to your zoos, alongside over 80 brand new scenery items and an incredible new scenario. From the icy wilderness of North America to the vibrant rainforests of South America, this exclusive collection will bring you closer to a host of new species. Featuring the iconic Coyote from North America, these wiley canines can run up to 40 miles per hour. The agile Ocelot from Central and South America, who are equally at home in water, on land or in trees! Also included are the water loving Bush Dog, the flightless Greater Rhea, the mischievous White-faced Saki, the colourful American Flamingo and the hardy Bighorn Sheep! These animals are instantly recognisa…
- Planet Zoo | 1.18.2 Update Notes - 30 January 2025
Hayo Zookeepers! Update 1.18.2 is now available for download. Simply update your game before you play! This release contains bug fixes and updates. General Resolved a compatibility issue with a Windows update that could cause the game to crash. Staff Fixed vendors occasionally getting stuck in a cycle of heading to modular gift shops without being able to enter them. Fixed staff facilities displaying incorrect signs in the Frontier Zoo scenario. Animals Updated IUCN classification of African penguins to list them as 'Critically Endangered' species rather than 'Endangered'. Fixed Formosan black bears being unable to use the frozen fish enrichment item. Fixed range maps inconsistencies for various species. Enabled use of burrows for arctic foxes. Added hanging animation to the African leopard. Reduced the minimum group requirement for the Red Crowned crane in keeping with real life zoos.…
- Nominate Planet Zoo in the Steam Awards! - 3 December 2024
Hayo Zookeepers! Planet Zoo has recently celebrated our 5th Anniversary and we have absolutely loved every second if it! We've had 18 DLC packs alongside 18 Free content updates, bringing our total species count up to 195 animals (so far!!). We've added new blueprints and new scenery, a modular souvenir shop, viewing domes, new animal and guest behaviours plus SO much more! We have loved to hear how passionately you feel about animals and have been amazed by your workshop creations That's why we're asking for your nomination for Planet Zoo in the Steam Awards 'Labour of Love' award!
- Planet Zoo | Update 1.18 - 31 October 2024
Hayo Zookeepers! A new update is now available for Planet Zoo! This update contains bug fixes, updates and some new content. New Content - Free Update 1.18.1 NEW - Scenery Pieces Souvenir Cap Tree Frog Souvenir Cap Giraffe Souvenir Cap Moose Souvenir Cap Snow Leopard General Bug Fixes and Improvements Animals Fix issue where selecting African Leopard tag crashes the game Removed incorrect deep swimming requirement on Spectacled Bears Taiga Biome has now been added to the Spectacled Bears zoopedia entry Desert Biome has now been added to the African Spurred Tortoise zoopedia entry Leucistic Markhor icons should now appear correctly in the info panel Kirk's Dik-dik can now fit through smaller spaces allowing them to traverse more Fixed an issue where Emus would never be considered elderly, even in old age Removed Spotted Hyena tags from several small ball enrichments that this animal can'…
- Zookeepers Animal Pack & Free Update 1.18 - 15 October 2024
Hayo Zookeepers! It's time to head back to your zoos with the Zookeepers Animal Pack! SEVEN NEW ANIMALS Welcome seven highly requested animals to your zoo! This pack includes... The secretive Pallas Cat, believed to be the oldest living cat species. The Hamadryas Baboon, with its striking looks and structured social dynamic. The rugged Markhor, the largest of the goat family with its impressive spiral horns! The Spectacled Bear, South America's only native bear species and also, the smallest bear species. This pack also includes the sizable African Spurred Tortoise, which can weight over 120lbs! The delicate yet speedy Kirk’s Dik-Dik, and the tree-dwelling Coquerel’s Sifaka. Create an unforgettable experience for your guests and make your Zoo even more special, with their unique characters and behaviours! STUNNING NEW SCENERY PIECES Alongside these iconic new additions, the Zookeepers A…
