Shoebill Balaeniceps rex
What the shoebill needs in Planet Zoo 2, taken from the official Zoopedia.
Enclosure
Aviary
Barrier
Grade 2, at least 1 m high
Doesn't need to be climb-proof
Water moat
Not allowed. Use a solid barrier
Biomes
Regions
Conservation
Vulnerable
Adult size
♂ 2.5 m · ♀ 2.4 m wingspan
Taxonomy
Aves › Pelecaniformes › Balaenicipitidae
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.