Terrestrial · Planet Zoo 2
American Bison
Complete Zoopedia profile for American Bison in Planet Zoo 2: Grassland / Prairie biome, North America continent, required enclosure footprint space requirement, and social group of 3 - 15.
Category
Terrestrial
Biome
Grassland / Prairie
Continent
North America
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Space Requirement
Expansive Terrestrial Paddock
Social Group
3 - 15
Diet
Herbivore
Data Provenance
Tier 2 (Community Data Synthesis from Launch Zoopedia Roster: planetzoo.fandom.com)
Zoopedia Species Overview
The American Bison is a terrestrial species in Planet Zoo 2 native to North America. It thrives in Grassland / Prairie biomes and requires a baseline habitat space of standard Zoopedia enclosure footprint to prevent welfare penalties.
Habitat & Enclosure Requirements
| Classification | Terrestrial |
| Biome | Grassland / Prairie |
| Native Continent | North America |
| IUCN Red List | Near Threatened |
| Space Requirement | standard Zoopedia enclosure footprint |
| Social Group Size | 3 - 15 |
| Dietary Needs | Herbivore |
Keeper Management & Breeding Synergy
- Staff Routing: Assign dedicated keeper huts within 40 meters of the habitat gate to prevent feeding delays.
- Mixed-Species Compatibility: Check predator-prey barriers before co-housing; pair with compatible herbivores to receive inter-species enrichment bonuses.
- Conservation Credit Value: Releasing healthy offspring with high genetic diversity awards conservation credits (CC) to expand your zoo trade network.