Planet Zoo 2 Announces Six New Animals Ahead Of Its October 13 Release

The Monarch butterfly, the Threespot damselfish, the Moon jellyfish, and yes, even regular ostriches, join the wildlife line-up.

Posted By | On 30th, Sep. 2026

Planet Zoo 2

Planet Zoo 2 is beginning to feel like a gift that keeps on giving, and it’s not even out yet. We’re still not over that detailed look at the many ways in which you get to be a part of wildlife reserves, and the fact that you’ve got aquariums and aviaries to manage in your zoo still blows our minds. Well, a new announcement about some new species making their way is now here, and we’ve got an interesting selection.

The Monarch butterfly is sure to bring a dash of color to habitats you choose to populate with it, while the Bactrian Camel could give you some challenges if you don’t create the right conditions to let it thrive. Wild boars and common ostriches are also coming to the game, and it’s going to be interesting to see what kind of ecosystems we can create for them. The Threespot damselfish and Moon jellyfish are also inbound, and they’re looking as realistic as the rest of the new entries.

It’s quite a balanced spread of additions across the board, and every new name is certain to come with challenges for you to overcome, as well as benefits that can help every other creature under your care thrive and live its best life. Which is kind of the point, really. We’ve left some screnshots of each new entrant below in case you want a closer look ahead of the game’s October 13th launch.


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