Gemsbok Oryx gazella

What the gemsbok needs in Planet Zoo 2, taken from the official Zoopedia.

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Enclosure

Habitat

Barrier

Grade 2, at least 1.25 m high
Doesn't need to be climb-proof

Water moat

Not allowed. Use a solid barrier

Biomes

Desert, Grassland

Regions

Africa

Conservation

Least concern

Adult size

1.15 m shoulder height

Taxonomy

Mammalia › Artiodactyla › Bovidae

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.

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Same enclosure type and at least one shared biome, with no stronger barrier needed. Always check compatibility in-game.

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