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[Top 10] Planet Zoo Best Exhibit Animals

Em — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:28:31 +0000

[Top 10] Planet Zoo Best Exhibit Animals

The Top 10 best exhibit animals in Planet Zoo are a great way to make cash or conservation credits. This super easy top 10 guide will tell you the best exhibit animals to make a nice passive income.

With the auto selling tab on the exhibit menus, it makes for an easy time. All players have to do is check back every so often to make sure all animals are still alive. Inbreeding is not really worrisome with exhibit animals. But avoid it if you can to make the appeal higher.

The best option for the auto selling tabs would be to set the priority animals to age and highest first. That way the youngest breeding pairs will stay in the exhibit and not die from old age. And make sure to have, when people can, two breeding pairs at one time or at least multiple females and one male.

Also make sure to set the placing of the animal to sell for cash option. You cannot sell exhibit animals for conservation credits. Only cash. Now on to the top 10!

Warning: There will be pictures of Snakes and Spiders in this article.

10. Red-Eyed Tree Frog (South America DLC Pack)

Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Tenth on the list is the Red-Eyed Tree Frog. This is a great addition to any tropical zoo. With big red eyes and a small green body, these little guys reproduce like crazy! They can make zoos a nice passive income with just having auto sales on.

Like most exhibit animals, the Red-eyed Tree Frog will net you a nice slow passive income with just existing. As long as there is a keeper to clean it, zoos won’t have to worry about it. The sales they make from babies are high while the donations will be pretty low. Their appeal is also low, which is why they are tenth on our list.

Why the Red-Eyed Tree Frog isa great exhibit animal:

Reproduce fast
Low maintenance with auto sales on
Has many babies at once

Red-Eyed Tree Frog Stats:

Tropical Exhibit
Group Size: One to Five

How to get the Red-Eyed Tree Frog: Buy the South America Animal Pack DLC for Planet Zoo

Red-Eyed Tree Frog Exhibit Score: 75/100

9. Giant Burrowing Cockroach

Giant Burrowing Cockroach

The Giant Burrowing Cockroach might sound icky, but don’t let that fool you. These giant bugs reproduce extremely fast and frequently. While they might put off some people because they look creepy and crawly, they are very cheap to buy. Which is why they are ninth on our list.

These guys produce many babies at once! They sell for a low price, but the sheer quantity makes up for that. They don’t give great in the way of donations either, but that’s okay. These are great starter exhibit animals because people can buy them for cheap from the store. That’s why these are ninth on our list of best exhibit animals!

Like with all exhibits, make sure auto sales are on.

Why the Giant Burrowing Cockroach is a Great Exhibit Animal:

Extremely cheap to buy from shop for cash
Usually always found on the trading center store page
Breeds extremely fast and frequently

Giant Burrowing Cockroach Stats:

Temperate Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Six

How to get the Giant Burrowing Cockroach: Comes with Main Planet Zoo Game

Giant Burrowing Cockroach Score: 78/100

8. Axolotl (Conservation DLC Pack)

The Axolotl

The Axolotl is a critically endangered animal from the Conservation Pack DLC. They are a little on the expensive side to buy in the trading center. But they bring lots of donations and are easy to breed. Which is why they are Eighth on our list of best Exhibit Animals in Planet Zoo.

These little guys produce many offspring at a time and bring in fairly large donations. Like with most exhibit animals, these guys reproduce fast and have many babies at one time. They sell okay and are easy to breed. As long as auto sales are set on, there is nothing to worry about with making a nice passive income.

Why the Axolotl is a Great Exhibit Animal:

Breeds fast and easy
Sells for fairly good price
Gets fairly decent donation money

Axolotl Stats:

Aquatic and Desert Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Six

How to get the Axolotl: Buy Main PLanet Zoo Game and the Conservation Pack DLC

Axolotl Score: 80/100

7. Giant Tiger Land Snail

The Giant Tiger Snail

The Giant Tiger Land Snail may seem an odd choice for number seven on this list, it is well deserved. This animal breeds extremely fast, has many offspring at once, and makes lots of money in donations. It’s a great addition to any zoo!

The Giant Tiger Snail is cheap to buy which makes them a great starter exhibit animal too. These guys are cheap to buy and make lots of money in donations and offspring. Like most exhibit animals so far, they reproduce extremely fast and have many babies at once. Make sure there is a donation bin nearby these guys to get the most out of them.

Why the Giant Tiger Land Snail is Great Exhibit Animal:

Breed extremely fast
Produces lots of babies at once
Makes big money in donations
Sells offspring for a fair amount

Giant Tiger Land Snail Stats:

Tropical and Grassland Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Six

How to Get the Giant Tiger Land Snail: Comes with the Standard Version of Planet Zoo

Giant Tiger Land Snail Score: 83/100

6. Diamondback Terrapin (Aquatic Pack DLC)

The Diamondback Terrapin

The Diamondback Terrapin is a species of turtle from North America. It is in the Aquatic Pack DLC for Planet Zoo. These guys are great for a low key, no worries exhibit.

They are high in sales from the babies and bring in large donations. While they don’t go crazy with lots of babies all the time like previous animals on this list. When they do produce offspring, they sell for a good amount.

These are great for a mid-level zoo as they are a little expensive to buy from the store. But you will quickly make up for the price in donations.

Why the Diamondback Terrapin is a Great Exhibit Animal:

Babies sell for a good amount
Gets relatively high donation money
Low maintenance

Diamondback Terrapin Stats:

Aquatic and Temperate Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Eight

How to get the Diamondback Terrapin: Buy the Standard Game and the Aquatic Pack DLC for Planet Zoo

Diamondback Terrapin Score: 85/100

5. Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is a great starter exhibit animal. They are fairly cheap to buy and zoos only need to buy one female and male to make a profit. They reproduce fairly fast and have many babies at one time.

As long as there is a donation bin nearby this exhibit, zoos will be rolling in cash and conservation credits. The babies sell for decent prices and they produce many. But the real money is in the big donations and appeal that they get.

These Rattlesnakes will net a hefty sum of money for any player right at the start of placement just in donations. It is highly recommended to buy these snakes as soon as possible for any zoo.

Why the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is a Great Exhibit Animal:

Bring in High Donations Right Away
Babies sell for a good price
Easy starter starter animal
High Appeal to attract more people

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Stats:

Desert, Grassland, and Temperate Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Two

How to Get the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake: Buy the Standard Version of Planet Zoo

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Score: 93/100

4. Brazilian Wandering Spider

The Brazilian Wandering Spider

The Brazilian Wandering Spider makes lots of money in donations. The babies sell well too, but donations are where people will make the most money. The appeal for these spiders is high too.

Be sure to place donations near this exhibit and zoos will be set for money. These spiders bring in many people to zoos. And the people in turn make hefty donations for the siders.

They make lots of babies in a short amount of time. But not as many as other exhibit animals on this list. The babies sell for a good price though. So don’t hesitate to sell these creepy crawlies.

Why the Brazilian Wandering Spider is a Great Exhibit Animal:

Babies sell for a high price
They make many babies quickly
Donations make lots of money for these animals

Brazilian Wandering Spider Stats:

Tropical Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Six

How to get the Brazilian Wandering Spider: Buy the Standard Version of Planet Zoo

Brazilian Wandering Spider Score: 95/100

3. Yellow Anaconda

The Yellow Anaconda

The Yellow Anaconda has very high appeal in Planet Zoo. They are one of the highest appealing exhibit animals in the game currently. Make sure to get gold appeal rating snakes to make the appeal as high as possible. That way the breeding pair will make high appeal babies that will sell for a high price.

These snakes make very high donations. That is the main reason to get these snakes. They will net any zoo with a hefty profit right away. There can only be as much as a breeding pair in the exhibit at one time. So make sure the auto sale toggle is on.

That’s about it for these animals. It’s pretty straight forward. They are high in Appeal and get high donations.

Why the Yellow Anaconda is a Great Exhibit Animal:

High Appeal
Get Very Large Donations
Babies sell for a high price

Yellow Anaconda Stats:

Aquatic and Tropical Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Two

Where to get the Yellow Anaconda: Buy the Standard Version of Planet Zoo

Yellow Anaconda Score: 95/100

2. Puff Adder

The Puff Adder

This is one of the best exhibit animals to get in Planet Zoo. No doubt about it. It's fairly expensive to buy, but babies sell well. They also have many babies.

The main reason this is such a great exhibit animal is that it gets people to give very high donations. It is one of the highest donation rates for exhibits in the game. The appeal is high most likely because it is a poisonous snake that is known to kill. That’s most likely why the appeal is high along with the donations.

This is a must have for any zoo. Whether it’s a starter zoo or an expert zoo. The passive income is very high with the Puff Adder.

Why the Puff Adder is a Great Exhibit Animal:

Extremely High Donations
Births many babies to sell
High Appeal

Puff Adder Stats:

Grassland Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Five

How to get the Puff Adder: Buy the Standard Version of Planet Zoo

Puff Adder Score: 98/100

1. Common Death Adder

The Common Death Adder

The Common Death Adder is a magnificent animal in Planet Zoo. Like the Puff Adder, it makes most of its usefulness in its donation rates. These snakes don’t produce lots of young, but they do sell at high prices.

The donations are where they make the most money. Just put at least two donation boxes near opposite sides of this exhibit and watch the money go up. These are highly venomous snakes that have a very high strike speed. That is what makes them so appealing in Planet Zoo.

This is the number one exhibit animal to have in any zoo. It will create a high passive income with the auto selling toggle enabled. Any zoo will be set with this great exhibit snake.

Why the Common Death Adder is a Great Exhibit Animal:

High Appeal Rating
Extremely High Donations
Offspring sell for high prices

Common Death Adder Stats:

Grassland and Temperate Biome Exhibit
Group Size: One to Five

How to get the Common Death Adder: Buy the Standard Version of Planet Zoo

Common Death Adder Score: 99/100

That’s it for this Top 10 List of the Best Exhibit Animals in Planet Zoo! Just make sure to put the Auto Sell menu on sell for cash and Priority: Age, Highest. Otherwise the trade center will get very full, very quickly. Hope this was helpful!

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[Guide] Planet Zoo Best Biome - What Should You Choose

Em — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:38:54 +0000

[Guide] Planet Zoo Best Biome - What Should You Choose

Planet Zoo’s best biome is subjective. There is no best biome to choose from. It all depends on what region and continent player’s want to choose. It’s all about adaptation and placing the right heaters and coolers down if needed.

The problems for new players are usually weather and temperature related. This guide will focus on all aspects of beginner problems. For more advanced players there will be tips on how to make more money depending on the biome.

From a beginner’s standpoint, choose a biome with low weather chances and no high or low temperatures. Temperate is the best biome for beginner’s in that sense. Oceania is also a great starter biome as there are low chances of weather affecting animals or quests.

But keep in mind, the continent's location also affects the weather and temperature. For example, if a tundra biome is chosen there will likely be snow almost all year round along with freezing temperatures.

Also keep in mind that there is no evidence of guests' happiness being affected by being cold or hot at the time of this writing. Only animals.

From a starter’s perspective countdown

7. Tundra

The beautiful but harsh Tundra Biome

This Biome is the hardest biome unless there are only arctic animals. And even then, the guests will not like the freezing cold temperatures while on paths. But again this does not affect guest happiness. Placing heaters on the paths is tedious, but necessary if players want a more realistic zoo.

The best part of this biome is that you can sell hot drinks like coffee for outrageous prices. And guests will buy it because they are cold. Don’t go too far though or the happiness will go down. So slap a bunch of stands or vending machines down. Then watch the money roll in.

Tundra Review:

Great for making money with coffee sales. Guests get cold, they buy lots of coffee to warm up
Freezing temperature perfect for Arctic animals. Arctic animals need cold temperatures. And adding coolers everywhere is annoying and tedious
Beautiful Snowstorms. The Frequent snowstorms are gorgeous to look at. If players like snow, thi biome is perfect
Holiday themes make perfect sense. The wintery scenery makes for perfect weather for Holiday Themed Zoos.
Hard for starting players. Freezing temperatures and frequent snow make for a hard time for players who don’t have many arctic animals available
Adding heaters everywhere is annoying. At the time of writing this, placing heaters all around the zoo for heated paths is very annoying. Players will have to individually turn down the heaters because there is no one sets all

Choose Tundra Biome If:

You have the Arctic and other DLC. In the main game, there are not many animals that are comfortable in cold temperatures. But there are many in some DLCs. Mainly the Aquatic and Arctic packs.
You Love Arctic Animals. This biome is perfect for arctic or cold climate animals. Like Sibarian Tigers or Snow Leopards
You Love Winter Holidays. This biome snows lots so having winter holiday themed zoos is perfect.
You want to see how far guests will walk for coffee. This is a fun experiment in sandbox mode. Make a normal zoo and place a single coffee shop far away. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Have fun with it!

Biome Rating: 93/100

6. Desert

The scorching Dessert Biome

The Desert Biome is harsh and unforgiving. High temperatures make it hard for cold temperature animals to survive without coolers. Even normal temperature animals have a hard time.

Guests get hot and crabby with the desert biome. You know what that means? Cold drinks! Pipshot Water, Milkshakes, and Juice will sell well in this biome. Place a few of each throughout the zoo and watch the money go sky high. It makes for a nice passive income.

But otherwise, this is a good zoo for people who like hot weather animals and desert themed zoos.

Desert Biome Review:

Great for cold drink sales. Drive the price of cold drinks up to make hot people spend more money.
You have the Africa or Australia Pack DLC. These packs include many desert biome animals that wouldn’t need much temperature maintenance.
You love desert buildings and plants. This biome is for people who want to build a desert themed zoo. There’s lots of desert themed buildings and plants for this biome. Especially if you have some DLC.
Many cold drink stands. There are water, juice, milkshakes, and smoothie stands for lots of drink sale potential. Drive those cold drink prices up!
Hard for beginner players. The harsh high temperatures makes animals too hot and lowers their welfare

Choose Desert Biome If:

You love desert themed zoos. This is the perfect biome for anything desert themed. Especially if you have the desert themed DLCs like Africa Pack
You have the Africa or Australia DLC pack. These DLC have many desert animals that love the desert. If players have these packs, desert biome is the way to go
You want to make passive income in drink sales. There’s lots of variety in cold drink sales that players can utilize for money

Desert Biome Rating: 94/100

5.Tropical

The rainy Tropical Biome

The Tropical Biome is great for players who love rain. This biome rains a lot, no matter the continent. It makes for big money in umbrella sales.

This is a relatively easy biome for newer players. If you place info shops around, they sell umbrellas that sell very well when it rains. Which is alot for this biome. That helps for making a passive income.

There are many animals for the tropical biome. Particularly exhibit animals. Even without DLC packs, there are still lots of animals like primates and lemurs. So if players are looking for a primate heavy zoo, tropical is the way to go.

Tropical Biome Review:

This is a great biome for green zoos. Green zoos mean lots of plants and trees. Lots of plants to choose from
High is umbrella sales for Info shops. You can sell umbrellas for high prices because it rains so much. Makes a good passive income
Many animals are compatible with this biome. Half the animals in Planet Zoo are compatible with the tropical biome without heaters or coolers required.
Relatively Easy for Newer Players. There’s not many hardships with this biome except the rain and sometimes the heat. It’s an easy biome for beginners
Perfect for a primate lover. Lots of apes are in the tropical biome. So this is a perfect biome for ape lovers.

Choose This Biome If:

You love Primates. Lots of primates and lemurs for this biome to choose from
Want to get a passive income with umbrella sales. Lots of rain equals lots of quests needing to buy umbrellas
Many animals to choose from. There are many animals that are compatible with this biome. From Nile Monitors to the Sun Bear
You bought the conservation pack DLC. This pack has many green buildings that match a tropical theme very well. The plant covered building really add to any tropical zoo

Tropical Biome Rating: 95/100

4.Taiga

The seasonal Taiga Biome

The Taiga is another freezing zoo much like the tundra. But unlike the tundra biome, it doesn't snow as much. It still snows though so keep that in mind for animals who don’t like snow.

The Taiga Biomes would be good for players who like cold green themed zoos without the snow. Some animals like polar bears will need coolers. While others will need heaters. This Biome is a lot like the Temperate Biome, but a bit colder with some more snow.

There’s not really more to say about this Biome. Coffee sales will be good for this biome, but not cold drinks.

Taiga Biome Review:

Good for cold climate animals. Ideal for cold climate animals like Moose or Lynx
Does good for coffee sales. Won’t be as amazing as the tundra coffee sales, but will do just fine for a small passive income.
Easy for new players who like cold climate animals. If players want a cold zoo, this is a great beginner biome. Because it doesn’t snow as much as tundra, you won’t need as many heaters for lots of animals.
Great for the North America and Twilight DLC. Lots of animals from those DLC packs are perfect for the Taiga climate. For example, the Moose, red fox, and beaver

Choose Taiga Biome If:

You have the North America or Twilight DLC. These packs have the ideal animals for this biome.
You want decent coffee sales without the hassle of lots of snow. Less snow equals less hassle with heaters for animals and guests
You love colder climate animals. The Moose and beavers both love this biome
You love taiga trees. Taiga trees are usually pine or spruce trees. Very tall and pyramid looking.

Taiga Biome Rating: 96/100

3. Grassland

The dry Grassland Biome

The Grassland Biome is perfect for many animals in Planet Zoo. If players are looking to make an African themed zoo or desert with some greenery, this is the biome for them. It does get hot in this biome, but not as hot as the desert biome.

There’s not much rain in this biome, but cold drinks will sell well in the hot climate. Avoid placing coffee stands anywhere unless a cooler is placed near it. The Grassland biome is ideal for hotter climate animals like the zebra and giraffe.

This is an easy Biome for beginners as there are many animals they can choose from without having to place heaters or coolers.

Grassland Biome Review:

Great for beginners. This biome is easy for beginners because they don’t have to place many heaters or coolers. There’s also many beginner friendly animals like the warthog
Good for cold drinks. It does get hot so cold drinks will sell well. Put some water down to make a decent passive income
Many many animals. Over half the animals in Planet Zoo will do good in the grassland biome. It gets hot but usually stays an okay temperature for most animals from africa
Great for safari rides. Safari rides are ideal with this biome as there are many animals for the grasslands that guests can enter safely. For example, the Zebra and Wildebeest.
Great for Herd animals. Herd animals like the wildebeests and hyenas are perfect for the grasslands.

Choose The Grassland Biome If:

You love Safari type rides. While they don’t make much money, safari rides are fun to make and watch
You are a beginner. The Grasslands make for the perfect habitats for the easier animals like the warthogs and zebras.
You don’t want to deal with any type of weather. While the temperature does get quite hot, it rarely rains or snows. So players won’t have to worry about that.

Grassland Biome Rating: 97/100

2. Temperate

The cool Temperate Biome

From a beginners standpoint, this biome is perfect. There is almost no weather, except the occasional rain. The temperatures are good for lots of animals that are easy to care for. Like the Timber Wolf and Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman.

Cold and hot drink sales will do fine in this biome. Guests will buy both as the temperatures can fluctuate from hot to cold. Without having to install any heater or coolers for animals.

The Temperate Biome is for players who want a variety of animals from the Bactrian Camel to the Llama. It’s a perfect biome for most animals.

Temperate Biome Review:

Great for Beginner Players. Temperatures for this biome are moderate and perfect for lots of animals.
Great for Big Cats. Both species of tigers are good for this biome. As well as cougars and lynx. Almost all big cats do well in this biome
Okay Drink Sales. Drink sales for both cold and hot drinks do well in this biome. As temperature varies frequently
Lots of DLC animals. This biome is perfect for lots of DLC animals like the clouded leopard and the California Sea Lion.
Lots of greenery is compatible. A variety of plants are available with this biome. Lots of green trees and flowers look great with the temperate biome.

Choose Temperate Biome If:

You are a Beginner. This temperature is perfect for beginners as there is not much need for heaters and coolers with the right animals.
You have lots of DLCs. Lots of DLC animals and buildings go well with this biome. For example, the North American DLC.
You love Big Cats. Most of the big cats in Planet Zoo are perfect for this biome. Like the Bengal Tiger and the Amur Leopard.

Temperate Biome Rating: 98/100

1. Oceania

The wet Oceania Biome

Finally we are down to number one on our list. This is a unique biome that is number one for its beauty. While all biomes are gorgeous in Planet Zoo. The Oceania biome, also known as the Aquatic biome, is simply gorgeous.

The painting tool for this biome is lush with greenery and mud. With sand looking for bright and rock smooth. It’s the perfect biome for any player that wants a vibrant zoo. Trees and plants look amazing with any of the painting tools options.

The Oceania Biome is mostly used for aquatic animals, but lots of other animals love the weather and temperature in this biome too. This is perfect for animals like the Hippo and Grey Seal. The temperature is a lot like the temperate biome. But with almost no weather.

It is a great starting biome for new players. Temperatures are not harsh.

Oceania Biome Review:

Simply Gorgeous. The painting tool gives lush greenery for many zoo types. The rocks look realistic.
Lots of animals can be used. Almost all animals can be used on this biome depending on what continent is chosen.
Aquatic animals are great for this biome. Water really adds to the beauty of this biome making it perfect for animals that love water.
Almost no weather. There is little weather for this biome. Which makes it easy for beginners or experts.
Hot drink sales will not do well. This biome doesn’t really get hot unless the biome is made in the desert. It really depends on what continent players make it on.

Choose Oceania Biome If:

You want a gorgeous colored zoo. Options for continents in this biome are few, but no matter what players pick. They will turn out gorgeous.
You are a beginner. This biome is great for beginners as there’s almost no weather and temperatures stay constant. If players choose the africa oceania biome, the climate will stay at a consistent temperature.
You love aquatic animals. This biome is perfect for aquatic animals as the temperature stays almost the same. That way it doesn't change the water temperature. Meaning players don’t need the added cost of the water temperature regulator.

Oceania Biome Rating: 99/100

That’s all for this, hopefully, helpful guide! We hope it is helpful for all players of the game in choosing a biome in Planet Zoo.

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[Top 10] Planet Zoo Best Starting Animals

Em — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 23:24:12 +0000

[Top 10] Planet Zoo Best Starting Animals

Planet Zoo's starting animals are cheap to buy, fast to reproduce, and cheap to feed. In franchise mode, they can be used to get conservation credits, which are important for buying better, higher-rated animals. You want higher-rated animals to get more appeal for the zoo. So let’s start this countdown to Planet Zoo's lovely starting animals!

But first a warning: Be careful of inbreeding, as that affects the genes of the animals negatively. It will usually cost a lot of conservation credits if the animals start inbreeding. So be careful.

10. Bengal Tiger

The Majestic Bengal Tiger

The Bengal Tiger is a personal favorite. But it's also a great starter animal for easy conversation credits.

They reproduce a little slowly, but make up for it by usually having multiple offspring. They have a high level of appeal, which means more people will come to the zoo to see them.

Breeding them is super easy. But be watchful when the cubs grow into adults. There will be too many males and females in the group, and they will start fighting.

They also add an aquatic element to any zoo. They do require some water to swim in, which will give you an opportunity to build a lake or pool that people can look into to see them swim.

The only downside is that they can be expensive to feed. That’s why they are at number ten on our list. So be mindful of how many you have and if you can afford it.

Why Bengal Tiger is a Great Starting Animal:

Adds Aquatic element to any zoo: Requires a deep water area
Fast to reproduce: Usually has about four cubs every time with good genes
High Appeal: Brings lots of people to zoos
Sell for high conservation credits: The larger the animals and their appeal, the higher they will sell for.

Animals Stats:

Fence Grade: 3
Tropical habitat
Group Size: Up to One Male and up to One Female

How to get the Bengal Tiger: It is in the Standard Edition of the game.

Bengal Tiger usefulness score: 80/100

9. Fennec Fox (Africa Pack DLC)

The adorable, big-eared Fennec Fox

The Fennec Fox is part of the Africa DLC. They are small and require little space. Give them some sand, a few plants, and some burrows, and that’s it. Let them reproduce and sell the babies for lots of conservation credits.

They are adorable to look at, with lots of cute animations. They are cheap to buy with cash from the store and earn a good amount of conservation credits when sold. Fennecs are also cheap to feed and super cute! They are an easy starting animal for small, desert zoos. And they live in colonies, which makes for lots of breeding for conservation credits.

Why the Fennec Fox is a Great Staring Animal:

Small Habitat Size: A small habitat makes for small expenses for building it.
Live in Colonies: Lots of offspring to sell
Low Mature Time: Takes only one year for kits to grow to adults

Fennec Fox Stats:

Fence Grade: 2
Desert Habitat
Group Size: Up to Five Males and Up to Five Females

Fennec Fox Usefulness Rating: 82/100

How to get the Fennec Fox: The Fennec Fox is part of the Africa Pack DLC.

8. Indian Peafowl

The Beautiful Indian Peafowl

Indian Peafowl are commonly known as Peacocks. They are a lovely addition to any zoo. But don’t be fooled by their beauty. Paying attention to this habitat is a must for all zoos. For if left alone for too long, it will overwhelm any keepers and result in inbreeding galore and poop everywhere!

These birds populate very quickly and have many offspring at once. Sometimes there is no end to them. Be vigilant for this starting animal. They draw a large number of people.

They are good starter animals due to their rapid reproduction and maturation.They will give any zoo lots of conservation points in a short time. Just be sure to keep an eye on them.

Why the Indian Peafowl is a Great Starting Animal:

Fast Reproduction: Lots of babies make for lots of sales
Sterility at Death: Can have babies until death of the animal means you don’t have to worry about selling old animals.
Big groups: Big groups being able to coexist makes for lots of babies

Indian Peafowl Stats:

Fence Grade: 1
Tropical or Grassland Habitat
Group Size: Up to Four Males and Up to Sixteen Females

Indian Peafowl Usefulness Rating: 85/100

How to get the Indian Peafowl: They are in the Standard Edition of the game.

7. Greater Flamingo

The Greater Flamingo

The Greater Flamingo are elegant birds that require lots of space. They are like the Indian Peafowl with making sure to keep the population regulated. Don’t let them inbreed, as the conservation credits value will go down a lot.

These are great starter animals as they breed fast and have multiple offspring at once. Fighting is not a worry in this group of animals.They all get along! Amazing, right? They need big groups as one of their requirements to make their habitat better.

They reproduce very easily and fast, which makes them perfect for getting lots of conservation credits. But beware the poop and feeding costs. Like any animal, the more they eat, the more they poop. Make sure to have lots of keepers for this habitat.

Why the Greater Flamingo is a Great Starting Animal:

Very Large Group Sizes: Large group sizes makes more babies to sell
Incubation is 1 month: Super short incubation period for eggs makes it faster to release babies
Easy Feeding: They use a feeding pool that feeds a large group at once

Greater Flamingo Stats:

Fence Grade: 1
Many Biome habitats can be used
Group Size: Up to 500 Males and Up to 500 Females

Greater Flamingo Usefulness Rating: 87/100

How to get the Greater Flamingo: They are in the Standard Edition of the game.

6. Gharials

The Ancient Gharial

Gharials are big, cool-looking crocodiles. They are a great starter animal because they don’t really fight in large groups. So if overpopulation happens in a zoo, the animals won’t get injured and have to go to the vet. That’s great for keeping costs down for starter zoos.

These gharials make up to fifty eggs at a time! That’s a lot of tiny conservation credits at once. They sell for cheap but add up due to the amount of them.So this animal is a great starter for people who like crocodiles.

They are also relatively low-maintenance. That doesn’t require constant vigilance like the Peafowl. They can be on their own for long periods. Just make sure to clear them out every once in a while.

Why Gharials are a Great Starting Animal:

Lots of eggs at one time: Lots of eggs mean lots of conservation credits.
No dominance fights: No fights mean no vet costs or injured animal inspection costs.
Short incubation time: A three-month incubation time is relatively short.
Very Easy Reproduction Rates: Very easy reproduction rates help make eggs faster.

Gharials Stats:

Fence Grade: 2
Aquatic and tropical habitats
Group Size: Up to Seven Males and Up to Seven Females

Gharials Usefulness Rating: 90/100

How to get the Gharials: They are in the Standard Edition of the game.

5. Nile Monitors

The Nile Monitor

Nile Monitors are simple and very easy to take care of. They are cheap but large, with not much habitat required. Some great, simple habitats have been made for this gentle creature. At least in the game, they are gentle.

These are very low-maintenance animals. Just make sure they are always warm and have food and water. These, like the majority of the other starter animals on this list, lay eggs.They bring a fair amount of appeal for maintenance costs.

Just make sure to check when the babies grow up, or there will be many fights breaking out. Otherwise, these are very low-maintenance starter animals.

Why Nile Monitors are Great Starter Animals:

Easy maintenance: Low maintenance is fine for these animals.
Low buying costs: If buying for cash, they are very low in cost, but the babies will sell for lots of conservation credits.
Long Sterility Time: This means they can have children until they die.which means fewer animals to rehome.

Nile Monitors Stats:

Fence Grade: 2
Tropical and Grassland Habitats
Group Size: Up to Two Males and Up to Three Females

Nile Monitors Usefulness Rating: 92/100

How to get the Nile Monitors: They are in the Standard Edition of the game.

4. Cheetah

The Speedy Cheetah

Cheetahs are a nice and easy starter animal. Like animal number ten on our list, the Bengal Tiger, they are a little on the pricey side in terms of feeding costs. However, the offspring far outweigh the cost of feeding the Bengal Tiger. Zoos can get much more positive results by releasing these vulnerable felines.

The cheetahs need lots of land, which costs a little in fencing. However, they usually have large litters. An adult cheetah sells for lots of conservation credits or money. The cubs take about two years, so zoos won’t have to worry about fighting for a while. But be aware when they start fighting because it will be quick and cause many injuries.

Relatively high feeding costs make for an expensive starter animal. That’s why we recommend getting them a little further into your starter zoo. But otherwise, these are low-maintenance and high-reward animals.

Why Cheetahs are Great Animals:

Low upkeep: No need to constantly check in on cheetahs.
Long Sterility for a Feline: Less buying of Cheetahs with up to 12 years of fertility
A relatively long maturity period means even lower maintenance.
Low purchase price: low cash price on the open market

Cheetah Stats:

Fence Grade: 3
Grassland and Desert Habitats
Group size: Up to Three Males and Up To One Female

Cheetah Usefulness Rating: 94/100

How to Get the Cheetah: They are in the Standard Edition of the game

3. Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman (South America Pack DLC)

The Small Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman is a great habitat to set up and then forget about. Yes, the habitat will get overrun very quickly. However, turning on the contraception switch ensures that the many babies will grow up and then be released in large numbers.

Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman is super easy to maintain. Just make sure they have plenty of water to float in. Give them some platforms in the water so they can rest. Have at least one keeper set up a zone just for them to give them food, and they are set until selling time.

There’s not much else to say about Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman. Low maintenance cost, low food cost, and a high birth rate are the main points for this starter animal. That is why it is at number three.

Why Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Make Great Starter Animals

Extremely low maintenance: Low maintenance means little worrying until release or sale times.
Set it and forget it!: Forget about this habitat, then come back to it and sell all the cute caimans. It really works.
Low incubation period: Just one month is all it takes to get some adorable babies to grow up.

Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Stats:

Fence Grade: 2
Aquatic, Grassland, and Tropical Habitats
Group Size: Up to Six Males and Up to Six Females

Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Usefulness Rating: 97/100

How to Get the Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman: Buy the South America Animal Pack DLC

2. Puff Adder

The Glorious Puff Adder

The Puff Adder is a personal favorite. But really, any snake will do. Generally, most exhibits will generate money and conservation credits. Just make sure to set the "sell immediately" toggle option on the exhibit.

Snakes are semi-popular and have quick offspring.The Puff Adder is no exception. The adder produces lots of babies quickly while still having high appeal.It is an excellent starter animal for any zoo.

Why the Puff Adder is a Great Starter Animal:

Super easy maintenance: With the added toggle for immediate selling, this is almost on autopilot.
Semi-High Appeal: Simple Appeal at a Low Cost
Cheap to get: buying a Puff Adder from the store is generally very cheap.

Puff Adder Stats:

Fence Grade: Exhibit
Grassland Exhibit
Average Group Size: One to Five

Puff Adder Usefulness Rating: 98/100

How to Get the Puff Adder: They are in the Standard Edition of the game

1. Common Warthogs

The Common Warthog

Finally, we have number one on our list, the Common Warthog! These are the easiest and cheapest starter animals. It is recommended to start with this animal because it is so easy to maintain and set up.

The tutorial of the game actually uses warthogs as the starter animal. That’s mostly the reason it's number one. They are not cute, but they are the easiest to get started on in a beginner zoo.

They reproduce quickly and have a large number of piglets at once.They are very cheap to buy, but they also give a good amount of conservation points and money when needed. They have good appeal for the beginning of the game. The Common Warthog is the best starter animal on Planet Zoo.

Why the Common Warthog a Great Starter Animal:

Super Easy Maintenance: Really only need one keeper for this habitat depending how big it is
Good appeal for the start of the game: appeal is high for an easy animal
makes good money: sells for a relatively high price.
Not much detail: Just stating a zoo, the warthog is a bare minimum habitat set up. Very easy for beginners

Common Warthog Stats:

Fence Grade: 2
Grasslands and Tropical Habitat
Group Size: Up to Four Males and Up to Seven Females

Common Warthog Usefulness Rating: 99/100
How to Get Common Warthog: They are in the Standard Edition of the game

And that's it for the Top 10 Planet Zoo Starter Animals! We hope it was helpful!

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