Terrestrial · Planet Zoo 2
Western Lowland Gorilla
Complete Zoopedia profile for Western Lowland Gorilla in Planet Zoo 2: Tropical Forest biome, Africa continent, required enclosure footprint space requirement, and social group of 2 - 10.
Category
Terrestrial
Biome
Tropical Forest
Continent
Africa
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Space Requirement
Expansive Terrestrial Paddock
Social Group
2 - 10
Diet
Herbivore
Data Provenance
Tier 2 (Community Data Synthesis from Launch Zoopedia Roster: planetzoo.fandom.com)
Zoopedia Species Overview
The Western Lowland Gorilla is a terrestrial species in Planet Zoo 2 native to Africa. It thrives in Tropical Forest biomes and requires a baseline habitat space of standard Zoopedia enclosure footprint to prevent welfare penalties.
Habitat & Enclosure Requirements
| Classification | Terrestrial |
| Biome | Tropical Forest |
| Native Continent | Africa |
| IUCN Red List | Critically Endangered |
| Space Requirement | standard Zoopedia enclosure footprint |
| Social Group Size | 2 - 10 |
| 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.