Meerkat Habitat Requirements

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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05

Temperature 14–41°C

−40−2002040 °C

Official

Group size 2–30animals Bachelor up to 12 male or 3 female Official

Barrier Grade 1 Min. height 1.25 m Official

Land area 180m² +14 m² for each extra animal Official

Water area — Not applicable Not applicable

Climbing area — Not applicable Not applicable

Shelter 2m² Minimum per animal Official

Biome Desert + Grassland Africa Official

Terrain share

Official

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

Sand 30%–70%
Soil 20%–70%
Rock 0%–30%
Short Grass 0%–30%
Waterlogged 0%–5%

Group rules

Official

Preferred group: 2–30
Bachelor group: 12 male / 3 female
Mixed group: 20 male / 20 female
Temperament: Confident
Mating system: Polyandrous
Guest walkthrough: Allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official

Breeding difficulty: Easy
Gestation / incubation: 0.18 yr
Interbirth period: 0.82 yr
Sexual maturity: 3 yr
Litter size: 1–3
Juvenile: 3 yr
Adult: 8 yr
Elderly: 9yr
Food cost per period: 176

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.

Aardvark
Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
~ Neutral
Common Warthog
Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

Tennis Ball
Tunnel
Cardboard Box
Rattle
Treasure Box

Food enrichment

Bamboo Feeder
Skittle Feeder
Termite Mound

Size, status and colour morphs

Official

IUCN status: Least Concern
Size (length): 0.3 m
Weight: 0.78 kg
Colour morphs: Leucistic, Albino

Colour morphs

Leucistic
Albino

Official in-game portraits of the Meerkat colour morphs.

How much area for N Meerkats?

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

Number of animals

FAQ

What temperature does the Meerkat need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 14–41 °C for the Meerkat. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Meerkat need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 180 m² of land for the first animal (+14 m² for each extra animal). For example, 208 m² of land for three.

How many Meerkats can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 2–30. Bachelor groups allow up to 12 males or 3 females, and a mixed group up to 20 males and 20 females.

What barrier does the Meerkat need?

A Grade 1 barrier at least 1.25 m high.

Which animals can live with the Meerkat?

The official Zoopedia lists 2 neutral cohabitants (Aardvark, Common Warthog).

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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