West Indian Manatee in Planet Zoo 2
Last verified 2026-10-14
AnimalsWest Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is a base-game entry. Housing: Aquarium. Zoopedia status: Vulnerable. Biomes: Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Open Sea, Wetlands.
Source-based reference, not a hands-on play report. Values are the official website's displayed snapshot; check the planned adult population and current in-game Zoopedia before building.
Housing and environment requirements
The displayed space values are not a fixed allowance for every group size. Frontier's Animals guide says each additional adult increases space requirements; use the Zoopedia population planner and traversable-area checks.
Plan deep-water and aquatic space, not a land paddock. Match salinity and temperature, and supply filtration and maintenance.
| Field | Official value |
|---|---|
| Deep water | 20 m² |
| Aquatic area | 150 m² |
| Barrier | Grade 2; 1 m high |
| Salinity | Any Salinity |
| Terrain | Sand 30–100%; Soil 0–50%; Rock 0–30% |
| Temperature | 23–30°C |
| Population range | 1–8 |
| Periodic food expenses | $539.00 (in-game currency) |
Food expenses are the website's species figure, not a verified total bill for a chosen group. Fields not reproduced here must be checked at the source; do not infer zero.
Official relationship labels
Thriving relationships on this species page: No partners listed.
Neutral relationships on this species page: No partners listed.
These are directional source labels, and some pairs appear in both categories. Both labels are retained. Check the other species' page too and meet every animal's social and environment requirements. A shared biome alone does not establish a relationship.
Questions people ask
Is West Indian Manatee in the base game?
Yes, the official index marks it Base Game.
What temperature does West Indian Manatee need?
The official page lists 23–30°C. Match the animal's environment, not just the map biome.