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Lion

Lion

Panthera leo

Conservation statusVulnerable
Barrier grade3
Minimum height3 m
Revealed2026-07-07
Biome
Savannah
Continent
Africa

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Lion (Panthera leo) is a terrestrial habitat animal in Planet Zoo 2, listed for the Savannah biome and native to Africa. Its IUCN category in the Zoopedia is "Vulnerable", and it ships with the base game.

Males reach about 1.23 m in length and null kg; females about 1.07 m and null kg. Use these figures when sizing viewing areas and shelters before the full habitat requirements are confirmed at launch.

For barriers, the Zoopedia export lists grade 3 with a minimum height of 3 m, and it must be climb-proof. Water barriers are not accepted for this species. Mixing it with other species means taking the highest grade and height among them; the barrier planner does that for you.

Barrier requirements

3
Minimum height
3 m
Climb-proof needed
Yes
Water barrier allowed
No

Size & weight

Length · Male
1.23 m
Length · Female
1.07 m
Weight · Male
—
Weight · Female
—

Taxonomy

Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Panthera

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