Planet Zoo 2 Aviary Guide – Building

Building an aviary in Planet Zoo 2 can catch you off guard when your birds are under a roof but can’t actually fly properly. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience — getting the flying space right is essential for satisfying your feathered residents and avoiding habitat issues.

Unlike standard enclosures, aviaries require a proper enclosed roof to provide a correct flying environment. Without this, birds like the Toco Toucan or Long-Eared Owl won’t thrive. Here’s how to create an aviary that works and what to do if things go wrong.

Getting that right is the key to keeping birds like the Toco Toucan or Long-Eared Owl comfortable. Here’s how to build one and deal with the problems that might come up.

How to Build an Aviary in Planet Zoo 2

Begin by drawing a closed habitat boundary using the barrier tool. This defines the area your aviary will cover. Place a Habitat Staff Gate to allow your keepers access inside. Once your boundary is fully enclosed, select the habitat and hit the Add Roof option to generate a mesh covering.

The roof automatically fits around your barriers and comes with support poles you can reposition to change the roof’s height and shape. Adjust the Roof Curve setting to avoid a flat roof and create a more natural flying space. This process saves a ton of time compared to building piece by piece.

Set up your roof before decorating heavily — moving support poles is much easier without overcrowding. Be cautious: decorative roof pieces don’t count as aviary roofs. The official Add Roof tool must be used to ensure the aviary is recognized as a flying enclosure.

How to Fix 0 Flyable Area in Planet Zoo 2

Sometimes an aviary will read 0 Flyable Area even when it looks fully covered. This common issue usually happens when the roof isn’t generated through the aviary system.

Check that you’ve used the Add Roof feature to create the enclosure’s roof. Regular building roofs don’t count for bird flying space. If the Flyable Area is still zero, release one of your flying species into the habitat; the game sometimes recalculates flying space once an animal is inside.

Try lifting the roof by adjusting the support poles to give more vertical room. Keep in mind, birds need open air above, not just a wide ground area. If the problem persists despite a proper roof and birds inside, it might be down to the game’s internal fly space calculations, which don’t always have an easy fix.

If the reading remains at zero despite a completed roof and a bird inside, don’t assume the habitat is too small. The problem may involve how the game calculates flying space, and there isn’t a confirmed fix that works in every case.

Which Birds Can Live in Aviaries?

Flying species like the Toco Toucan and Long-Eared Owl require aviaries. You can also house White-Tailed Sea-Eagles and Great Hornbills in these enclosures. The Golden Eagle, available through the Deluxe Edition, also fits this category.

Not all birds need aviaries, however. Birds such as the African Penguin or Common Ostrich belong in regular habitats without the need for flying space.

Aviary Bird Requirements and Nesting

Before building, check the Zoopedia to understand each bird’s specific habitat and flying needs. Aviary birds navigate in three dimensions and perch on trees or objects, but they don’t stay airborne constantly. Some enjoy walking or wading, so ground activity is normal.

Nesting is crucial for breeding. Select the appropriate nest types—cavity nests, cup nests, water platforms, or mud nests—based on your bird’s requirements. Matching nests to species is key to successful reproduction.

Can Guests Walk Through Aviaries?

Can Guests Walk Through Aviaries?

Planet Zoo 2 lets you build walk-through aviaries, allowing guests to get up close to birds. This works only with species that are safe around people, so always verify the bird’s compatibility before adding guest pathways inside the enclosure.

Prioritize animal welfare over aesthetics here. Visitors love a good view, but your birds must feel secure and comfortable for the enclosure to thrive.

Planet Zoo 2

Release Date

October 13, 2026

ESRB

+E10

Developer(s)

Frontier Developments

Publisher(s)

Frontier Developments

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