Frontier Developments has unveiled the latest Feature Focus video for Planet Zoo 2, putting the spotlight on its new aviaries and a spectacular selection of avian species.
The latest look at the upcoming zoo management game gives players a closer glimpse at how aviaries will expand the possibilities for habitat design, while showcasing some of the birds that will take centre stage when Planet Zoo 2 arrives.
What Are Aviaries In Planet Zoo 2?
New to Planet Zoo 2, aviaries are specially constructed habitats that give players greater freedom to create immersive environments for their birds.
Players will be able to place scenery throughout aviaries as they please, providing greater control over how their habitats look and feel. The feature is designed to give Zoo Managers new creative opportunities while building spaces that meet the needs of their animals.
Aviaries also introduce support poles, which allow players to generate habitat covers at the click of a button. This provides a straightforward way to create covered environments for avian species without compromising the creative freedom at the heart of the Planet Zoo 2 experience.
Perhaps most intriguingly, suitable aviaries can also allow guests to walk through the habitats, bringing visitors closer to the animals and creating a more immersive zoo experience.
Planet Zoo 2’s Avian Species Take Centre Stage
The new Feature Focus video showcases several of the avian species coming to Planet Zoo 2, including the striking Secretary Bird.
Despite spending most of their time on the ground, Secretary Birds are particularly impressive creatures, with a wingspan of more than six feet. Their inclusion demonstrates the range of behaviours and physical characteristics that players can expect to encounter when managing the game’s new bird habitats.
The Feature Focus also offers a closer look at Long-eared Owls, giving players an insight into their courtship and nesting behaviours.
These moments provide another example of how Planet Zoo 2 aims to make animal behaviour an important part of the experience, allowing players to observe their residents as they interact with their environments.
Great Hornbills And Malayan Tapirs Share A Habitat
Another highlight sees a Great Hornbill sharing a habitat with a Malayan Tapir, demonstrating the possibilities offered by cohabitation.
Cohabitation can be an effective way for Zoo Managers to elevate their species habitats, while also allowing them to create more space-efficient and natural environments.
The ability to combine suitable species provides another layer of consideration for players as they plan their zoos, encouraging them to think carefully about how different animals can live alongside one another.
Get A Closer Look At Nesting Birds
For players particularly interested in animal behaviour, cavity nest cams offer an especially appealing feature.
The cameras provide an up-close view of nesting activity while allowing players to observe their feathered residents without disturbing them.
Combined with the new aviaries, nesting behaviours and cohabitation features, the latest Planet Zoo 2 Feature Focus suggests that birds will offer plenty of opportunities for players to create detailed and dynamic habitats.
When Is Planet Zoo 2 Available?
Planet Zoo 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The Standard Edition will have a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99, while the Deluxe Edition will be priced at £54.99/$64.99/€64.99.
Ready to take your zoo to new heights? Discover the latest Planet Zoo 2 Feature Focus and see how aviaries, fascinating bird behaviours and new cohabitation possibilities could transform your next zoo.
