Semi-Aquatic · Planet Zoo 2
Capybara
Complete Zoopedia profile for Capybara in Planet Zoo 2: Tropical Wetlands biome, South America continent, required enclosure footprint space requirement, and social group of 4 - 20.
Category
Semi-Aquatic
Biome
Tropical Wetlands
Continent
South America
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Space Requirement
Deep Water Basin Enclosure
Social Group
4 - 20
Diet
Herbivore
Data Provenance
Tier 2 (Community Data Synthesis from Launch Zoopedia Roster: planetzoo.fandom.com)
Zoopedia Species Overview
The Capybara is a semi-aquatic species in Planet Zoo 2 native to South America. It thrives in Tropical Wetlands biomes and requires a baseline habitat space of standard Zoopedia enclosure footprint to prevent welfare penalties.
Habitat & Enclosure Requirements
| Classification | Semi-Aquatic |
| Biome | Tropical Wetlands |
| Native Continent | South America |
| IUCN Red List | Least Concern |
| Space Requirement | standard Zoopedia enclosure footprint |
| Social Group Size | 4 - 20 |
| 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.