Golden Lion Tamarin Habitat Requirements

Leontopithecus rosalia · Mammal · Deluxe Edition

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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05

Temperature 18–33°C

−40−2002040 °C

Official

Group size 2–8animals Bachelor up to 3 male or 3 female Official

Barrier Grade 1 Min. height 3 m · climb-proof · water barrier allowed Official

Land area 55m² +15 m² for each extra animal Official

Water area — Not applicable Not applicable

Climbing area 15m² +5 m² for each extra animal Official

Shelter 2m² Minimum per animal Official

Biome Tropical South America Official

Terrain share

Official

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

Short Grass 0%–40%
Sand 0%–10%
Soil 30%–90%
Rock 0%–20%

Group rules

Official

Preferred group: 2–8
Bachelor group: 3 male / 3 female
Mixed group: 7 male / 7 female
Temperament: Neutral
Mating system: Monogamous
Guest walkthrough: Allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official

Breeding difficulty: Easy
Gestation / incubation: 0.36 yr
Interbirth period: 0.64 yr
Sexual maturity: 3 yr
Litter size: 1–3
Juvenile: 3 yr
Adult: 6 yr
Elderly: 11yr
Food cost per period: 317

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

Compatible animals

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

Ring-Tailed Lemur
Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
~ Neutral
Toco Toucan
Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

Cardboard Box
Musical Keyboard
Tennis Ball
Suspended Perch

Food enrichment

Suspended Puzzle Feeder
Forage Box
Fruit Spike Tree
Melon Feeder
Suspended Forager

Size, status and colour morphs

Official

IUCN status: Endangered
Size (nose to rump): 0.27 m
Weight: Not in official data
Colour morphs: None listed

How much area for N Golden Lion Tamarins?

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

Number of animals

FAQ

What temperature does the Golden Lion Tamarin need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 18–33 °C for the Golden Lion Tamarin. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Golden Lion Tamarin need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 55 m² of land for the first animal (+15 m² for each extra animal), 15 m² of climbable space (+5 m² each extra). For example, 85 m² of land for three.

How many Golden Lion Tamarins can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 2–8. Bachelor groups allow up to 3 males or 3 females, and a mixed group up to 7 males and 7 females.

What barrier does the Golden Lion Tamarin need?

A Grade 1 barrier at least 3 m high, and it must be climb-proof. A water barrier is allowed.

Which animals can live with the Golden Lion Tamarin?

The official Zoopedia lists 2 neutral cohabitants (Ring-Tailed Lemur, Toco Toucan).

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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