Common Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius
What the common hippopotamus needs in Planet Zoo 2, taken from the official Zoopedia.
Enclosure
Habitat
Barrier
Grade 4, at least 2 m high
Doesn't need to be climb-proof
Water moat
Not allowed. Use a solid barrier
Biomes
Regions
Conservation
Vulnerable
Adult size
♂ 4.5 m · ♀ 3.75 m length
Taxonomy
Mammalia › Artiodactyla › Hippopotamidae
ℹ️ Planet Zoo 2 launches on 13 October 2026. Space, temperature and group-size numbers will be added here as soon as the game is out.
Animals with the same barrier & biome needs
Same enclosure type and at least one shared biome, with no stronger barrier needed. Always check compatibility in-game.
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