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Red Deer

Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

Conservation statusLeast concern
Barrier grade2
Minimum height1.25 m
Revealed2026-07-07
Biome
Temperate
Continent
AfricaAsiaEurope

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Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) is a terrestrial habitat animal in Planet Zoo 2, listed for the Temperate biome and native to Africa, Asia and Europe. Its IUCN category in the Zoopedia is "Least concern", and it ships with the base game.

Males reach about 1.22 m in length and 1 kg; females about 1.14 m and 1 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 2 with a minimum height of 1.25 m. 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

2
Minimum height
1.25 m
Climb-proof needed
No
Water barrier allowed
No

Size & weight

Length · Male
1.22 m
Length · Female
1.14 m
Weight · Male
1 kg
Weight · Female
1 kg

Taxonomy

Class
Mammalia
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Cervidae
Genus
Cervus

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