Summary
Planet Zoocontinues to expand with the Oceania Pack, containing five new animals as well as a range of scenery influenced by Polynesian traditions. As always there is a range of new scenery items, including building shells, as well as separate pieces for those who wish to be more creative.
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In terms of the animals, you’ll find four new habitat animals as well as one that requires a walk-through exhibit. So which ones should you prioritize? We take a look at all the new Oceania animals and rank them.
Animal appeal and price stats are based on our in game marketplace averages. Prices can vary depending on the game mode and demand. Appeal also varies, depending on the health of the animal.
The Tasmanian Devil is a quirky choice but not one which tops the charts. They are the lowest priced animals, but also have the lowest appeal. Combine this with quite dull enclosure requirements that don’t draw the eye, as well as a small group size, and they end up at the bottom of the list.
While worth adding to an Oceania exhibit, Tasmanian Devils are also the only species in this list who are distrustful of guests, and you cannot allow them into the enclosure. They also prefer to spend time in burrows. You can install burrow cameras though, which help create some more interest in the enclosure.
We are entirely unsure why these adorable Little Penguins have a similar appeal to the Tasmanian Devil, since they are more inclined toward hijinks, and are one of our favourites. We’re putting them ahead of the Tasmanian Devils in the list for a couple of different reasons. Firstly, you can have a large group of them, and they interact frequently which is cute to watch. Secondly, their habitat is unique.
Little Penguins require water, including deep water, which gives scope for a more unique environment, and are the only animals in this pack with that requirement.If you have access to the aquatic exhibits you can make tanks that fulfill these needs and can be viewed through glass windows. This adds a literal new dimension and increased interest to your habitat.
The North Island Brown Kiwi can only be kept in pairs or alone, with offspring needing to be moved out once they reach maturity. This means that while the appeal is high, they can be a pain to keep as the adults will fight if there is more than a mated pair. As a result, it can be better to avoid breeding in these exhibits which does mean a more limited appeal due to lack of babies.
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However, despite the annoyances for a keeper, they are a crowd puller, with a reasonable appeal score and price. Also, because they live in pairs with only a small land requirement, you may fit the habitat into a small corner of the zoo to draw people over. This is a useful exhibit to use to force guests along a path by which you may have less appealing animals.
Spectacled Foxes are less appealing than North Island Brown Kiwis, but they are incredibly cheap to buy, at around a quarter of the cost, and live in a unique walkthrough enclosure that also keeps costs down.you’re able to also keep them in large groups, which is more appealing to guests as they are more likely to spot them.
The walkthrough habitat provides a unique area which is also very compact, easily fitting close to other habitats, or retail and refreshment areas. It adds appeal in a small space and is very good value, making it rise up the list. You can also upgrade it over time, similarly to the exhibits, adding new items for enrichment.
The Quokkas are easy winners here with a low space requirement and high appeal. They are also pricey, but the price relating to appeal is better than some other species in this pack, and you can start off with just one or two. A group can also expand up to 24, making them easier to manage and offering agood chance to gain money or conservation pointsfrom the sale or release of juveniles.
Quokkas also enjoy a variety of enrichment items and are fun to watch. Visitors seem to especially love animal talks for these friendly animals who are confident around guests. Make sure to leave space for some seating if you add talks, or the area will get crammed very quickly.
