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Common Ostrich in Planet Zoo 2

Common Ostrich Habitat Requirements

Struthio camelus · Bird · Base game

Bird Africa Grassland GrazersMedium PreyTerrestrial Seed Dispersers Base game
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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 14–36°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 1–8animals Bachelor up to 2 male or 2 female Official
Barrier Grade 2 Min. height 1.25 m Official
Land area 300m² +300 m² for each extra animal Official
Water area — Not applicable Not applicable
Climbing area — Not applicable Not applicable
Shelter 10m² Minimum per animal Official
Biome Grassland Africa Official

Terrain share

Official

Allowed share of the habitat floor for each terrain type. The bar spans the minimum to maximum share.

Group rules

Official
Preferred group
1–8
Bachelor group
2 male / 2 female
Mixed group
1 male / 7 female
Temperament
Confident
Mating system
Polygynous
Guest walkthrough
Not allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
0 yr
Interbirth period
1 yr
Sexual maturity
3 yr
Litter size
1–4
Juvenile
3 yr
Adult
33 yr
Elderly
14yr
Food cost per period
235

Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.

Compatible animals

Full matrix →

From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.

  • Black Wildebeest in Planet Zoo 2
    Black Wildebeest
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Black Wildebeest entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Blue Wildebeest in Planet Zoo 2
    Blue Wildebeest
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Blue Wildebeest entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Cape Buffalo in Planet Zoo 2
    Cape Buffalo
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Cape Buffalo entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Common Warthog in Planet Zoo 2
    Common Warthog
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Common Warthog entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Gemsbok in Planet Zoo 2
    Gemsbok
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Gemsbok entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Masai Giraffe in Planet Zoo 2
    Masai Giraffe
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Masai Giraffe entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Nyala in Planet Zoo 2
    Nyala
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Nyala entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Plains Zebra in Planet Zoo 2
    Plains Zebra
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Plains Zebra entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Reticulated Giraffe in Planet Zoo 2
    Reticulated Giraffe
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Reticulated Giraffe entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Sable Antelope in Planet Zoo 2
    Sable Antelope
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Sable Antelope entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Springbok in Planet Zoo 2
    Springbok
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Springbok entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Thomson's Gazelle in Planet Zoo 2
    Thomson's Gazelle
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Thomson's Gazelle entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • White-Backed Vulture in Planet Zoo 2
    White-Backed Vulture
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

  • Sprinkler
  • Mirror Mobile
  • Rattle
  • Small Ball
  • Small Ice Ball

Food enrichment

  • Dog Ball
  • Barrel Feeder - Hanging
  • Hanging Grazer Feeder
  • Melon Feeder
  • Slow Feeder

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Least Concern
Size (height)
2.5 m / 1.85 m
Weight
125 kg / 110 kg
Colour morphs
Leucistic

Where two values are shown, the first is male and the second female.

Colour morphs

Official in-game portraits of the Common Ostrich colour morphs.

How much area for N Common Ostriches?

Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.

FAQ

What temperature does the Common Ostrich need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 14–36 °C for the Common Ostrich. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Common Ostrich need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 300 m² of land for the first animal (+300 m² for each extra animal). For example, 900 m² of land for three.

How many Common Ostriches can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 1–8. Bachelor groups allow up to 2 males or 2 females, and a mixed group up to 1 males and 7 females.

What barrier does the Common Ostrich need?

A Grade 2 barrier at least 1.25 m high.

Which animals can live with the Common Ostrich?

The official Zoopedia lists 12 thriving cohabitants (Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Warthog, Gemsbok, Masai Giraffe, Nyala, Plains Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Thomson's Gazelle) and 1 neutral cohabitant (White-Backed Vulture).

Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.

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