[Guide] Planet Zoo Best Biome - What Should You Choose

Planet Zoo’s best biome is subjective. There is no best biome to choose from. It all depends on what region and continent player’s want to choose. It’s all about adaptation and placing the right heaters and coolers down if needed.

The problems for new players are usually weather and temperature related. This guide will focus on all aspects of beginner problems. For more advanced players there will be tips on how to make more money depending on the biome. 

From a beginner’s standpoint, choose a biome with low weather chances and no high or low temperatures. Temperate is the best biome for beginner’s in that sense. Oceania is also a great starter biome as there are low chances of weather affecting animals or quests. 

But keep in mind, the continent's location also affects the weather and temperature. For example, if a tundra biome is chosen there will likely be snow almost all year round along with freezing temperatures. 

Also keep in mind that there is no evidence of guests' happiness being affected by being cold or hot at the time of this writing. Only animals. 

From a starter’s perspective countdown

7. Tundra

The beautiful but harsh Tundra Biome

This Biome is the hardest biome unless there are only arctic animals. And even then, the guests will not like the freezing cold temperatures while on paths. But again this does not affect guest happiness. Placing heaters on the paths is tedious, but necessary if players want a more realistic zoo. 

The best part of this biome is that you can sell hot drinks like coffee for outrageous prices. And guests will buy it because they are cold. Don’t go too far though or the happiness will go down. So slap a bunch of stands or vending machines down. Then watch the money roll in.

Tundra Review:

• Great for making money with coffee sales. Guests get cold, they buy lots of coffee to warm up
• Freezing temperature perfect for Arctic animals. Arctic animals need cold temperatures. And adding coolers everywhere is annoying and tedious
• Beautiful Snowstorms. The Frequent snowstorms are gorgeous to look at. If players like snow, thi biome is perfect
• Holiday themes make perfect sense. The wintery scenery makes for perfect weather for Holiday Themed Zoos. 
• Hard for starting players. Freezing temperatures and frequent snow make for a hard time for players who don’t have many arctic animals available
• Adding heaters everywhere is annoying. At the time of writing this, placing heaters all around the zoo for heated paths is very annoying. Players will have to individually turn down the heaters because there is no one sets all

Choose Tundra Biome If: 

• You have the Arctic and other DLC. In the main game, there are not many animals that are comfortable in cold temperatures. But there are many in some DLCs. Mainly the Aquatic and Arctic packs.
• You Love Arctic Animals. This biome is perfect for arctic or cold climate animals. Like Sibarian Tigers or Snow Leopards
• You Love Winter Holidays. This biome snows lots so having winter holiday themed zoos is perfect. 
• You want to see how far guests will walk for coffee. This is a fun experiment in sandbox mode. Make a normal zoo and place a single coffee shop far away. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Have fun with it!

Biome Rating: 93/100

6. Desert

The scorching Dessert Biome

The Desert Biome is harsh and unforgiving. High temperatures make it hard for cold temperature animals to survive without coolers. Even normal temperature animals have a hard time. 

Guests get hot and crabby with the desert biome. You know what that means? Cold drinks! Pipshot Water, Milkshakes, and Juice will sell well in this biome. Place a few of each throughout the zoo and watch the money go sky high. It makes for a nice passive income. 

But otherwise, this is a good zoo for people who like hot weather animals and desert themed zoos. 

Desert Biome Review:

• Great for cold drink sales. Drive the price of cold drinks up to make hot people spend more money. 
• You have the Africa or Australia Pack DLC. These packs include many desert biome animals that wouldn’t need much temperature maintenance. 
• You love desert buildings and plants. This biome is for people who want to build a desert themed zoo. There’s lots of desert themed buildings and plants for this biome. Especially if you have some DLC.
• Many cold drink stands. There are water, juice, milkshakes, and smoothie stands for lots of drink sale potential. Drive those cold drink prices up!
• Hard for beginner players. The harsh high temperatures makes animals too hot and lowers their welfare

Choose Desert Biome If:

• You love desert themed zoos. This is the perfect biome for anything desert themed. Especially if you have the desert themed DLCs like Africa Pack
• You have the Africa or Australia DLC pack. These DLC have many desert animals that love the desert. If players have these packs, desert biome is the way to go
• You want to make passive income in drink sales. There’s lots of variety in cold drink sales that players can utilize for money

Desert Biome Rating: 94/100

5.Tropical

The rainy Tropical Biome

The Tropical Biome is great for players who love rain. This biome rains a lot, no matter the continent. It makes for big money in umbrella sales. 

This is a relatively easy biome for newer players. If you place info shops around, they sell umbrellas that sell very well when it rains. Which is alot for this biome. That helps for making a passive income.

There are many animals for the tropical biome. Particularly exhibit animals. Even without DLC packs, there are still lots of animals like primates and lemurs. So if players are looking for a primate heavy  zoo, tropical is the way to go. 

Tropical Biome Review:

• This is a great biome for green zoos. Green zoos mean lots of plants and trees. Lots of plants to choose from
• High is umbrella sales for Info shops. You can sell umbrellas for high prices because it rains so much. Makes a good passive income
• Many animals are compatible with this biome. Half the animals in Planet Zoo are compatible with the tropical biome without heaters or coolers required. 
• Relatively Easy for Newer Players. There’s not many hardships with this biome except the rain and sometimes the heat. It’s an easy biome for beginners
• Perfect for a primate lover. Lots of apes are in the tropical biome. So this is a perfect biome for ape lovers. 

Choose This Biome If: 

• You love Primates. Lots of primates and lemurs for this biome to choose from
• Want to get a passive income with umbrella sales. Lots of rain equals lots of quests needing to buy umbrellas
• Many animals to choose from. There are many animals that are compatible with this biome. From Nile Monitors to the Sun Bear
• You bought the conservation pack DLC. This pack has many green buildings that match a tropical theme very well. The plant covered building really add to any tropical zoo

Tropical Biome Rating: 95/100

4.Taiga

The seasonal Taiga Biome

The Taiga is another freezing zoo much like the tundra. But unlike the tundra biome, it doesn't snow as much. It still snows though so keep that in mind for animals who don’t like snow. 

The Taiga Biomes would be good for players who like cold green themed zoos without the snow. Some animals like polar bears will need coolers. While others will need heaters. This Biome is a lot like the Temperate Biome, but a bit colder with some more snow. 

There’s not really more to say about this Biome. Coffee sales will be good for this biome, but not cold drinks. 

Taiga Biome Review:

• Good for cold climate animals. Ideal for cold climate animals like Moose or Lynx
• Does good for coffee sales. Won’t be as amazing as the tundra coffee sales, but will do just fine for a small passive income.
• Easy for new players who like cold climate animals. If players want a cold zoo, this is a great beginner biome. Because it doesn’t snow as much as tundra, you won’t need as many heaters for lots of animals. 
• Great for the North America and Twilight DLC. Lots of animals from those DLC packs are perfect for the Taiga climate. For example, the Moose, red fox, and beaver

Choose Taiga Biome If: 

• You have the North America or Twilight DLC. These packs have the ideal animals for this biome. 
• You want decent coffee sales without the hassle of lots of snow. Less snow equals less hassle with heaters for animals and guests
• You love colder climate animals. The Moose and beavers both love this biome
• You love taiga trees. Taiga trees are usually pine or spruce trees. Very tall and pyramid looking. 

Taiga Biome Rating: 96/100

3. Grassland

The dry Grassland Biome

The Grassland Biome is perfect for many animals in Planet Zoo. If players are looking to make an African themed zoo or desert with some greenery, this is the biome for them. It does get hot in this biome, but not as hot as the desert biome. 

There’s not much rain in this biome, but cold drinks will sell well in the hot climate. Avoid placing coffee stands anywhere unless a cooler is placed near it. The Grassland biome is ideal for hotter climate animals like the zebra and giraffe. 

This is an easy Biome for beginners as there are many animals they can choose from without having to place heaters or coolers. 

Grassland Biome Review: 

• Great for beginners. This biome is easy for beginners because they don’t have to place many heaters or coolers. There’s also many beginner friendly animals like the warthog
• Good for cold drinks. It does get hot so cold drinks will sell well. Put some water down to make a decent passive income
• Many many animals. Over half the animals in Planet Zoo will do good in the grassland biome. It gets hot but usually stays an okay temperature for most animals from africa
• Great for safari rides. Safari rides are ideal with this biome as there are many animals for the grasslands that guests can enter safely. For example, the Zebra and Wildebeest.
• Great for Herd animals. Herd animals like the wildebeests and hyenas are perfect for the grasslands. 

Choose The Grassland Biome If:

• You love Safari type rides. While they don’t make much money, safari rides are fun to make and watch
• You are a beginner. The Grasslands make for the perfect habitats for the easier animals like the warthogs and zebras. 
• You don’t want to deal with any type of weather. While the temperature does get quite hot, it rarely rains or snows. So players won’t have to worry about that. 

Grassland Biome Rating: 97/100

2. Temperate

The cool Temperate Biome

    From a beginners standpoint, this biome is perfect. There is almost no weather, except the occasional rain. The temperatures are good for lots of animals that are easy to care for. Like the Timber Wolf and Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman. 

Cold and hot drink sales will do fine in this biome. Guests will buy both as the temperatures can fluctuate from hot to cold. Without having to install any heater or coolers for animals. 

The Temperate Biome is for players who want a variety of animals from the Bactrian Camel to the Llama. It’s a perfect biome for most animals. 

Temperate Biome Review: 

• Great for Beginner Players. Temperatures for this biome are moderate and perfect for lots of animals. 
• Great for Big Cats. Both species of tigers are good for this biome. As well as cougars and lynx. Almost all big cats do well in this biome
• Okay Drink Sales. Drink sales for both cold and hot drinks do well in this biome. As temperature varies frequently
• Lots of DLC animals. This biome is perfect for lots of DLC animals like the clouded leopard and the California Sea Lion.
• Lots of greenery is compatible. A variety of plants are available with this biome. Lots of green trees and flowers look great with the temperate biome.

Choose Temperate Biome If: 

• You are a Beginner. This temperature is perfect for beginners as there is not much need for heaters and coolers with the right animals. 
• You have lots of DLCs. Lots of DLC animals and buildings go well with this biome. For example, the North American DLC. 
• You love Big Cats. Most of the big cats in Planet Zoo are perfect for this biome. Like the Bengal Tiger and the Amur Leopard.

Temperate Biome Rating: 98/100

1. Oceania

The wet Oceania Biome

Finally we are down to number one on our list. This is a unique biome that is number one for its beauty. While all biomes are gorgeous in Planet Zoo. The Oceania biome, also known as the Aquatic biome, is simply gorgeous. 

The painting tool for this biome is lush with greenery and mud. With sand looking for bright and rock smooth. It’s the perfect biome for any player that wants a vibrant zoo. Trees and plants look amazing with any of the painting tools options. 

The Oceania Biome is mostly used for aquatic animals, but lots of other animals love the weather and temperature in this biome too. This is perfect for animals like the Hippo and Grey Seal. The temperature is a lot like the temperate biome. But with almost no weather. 

It is a great starting biome for new players. Temperatures are not harsh. 

Oceania Biome Review:

• Simply Gorgeous. The painting tool gives lush greenery for many zoo types. The rocks look realistic. 
• Lots of animals can be used. Almost all animals can be used on this biome depending on what continent is chosen.
• Aquatic animals are great for this biome. Water really adds to the beauty of this biome making it perfect for animals that love water.
• Almost no weather. There is little weather for this biome. Which makes it easy for beginners or experts. 
• Hot drink sales will not do well. This biome doesn’t really get hot unless the biome is  made in the desert. It really depends on what continent players make it on. 

Choose Oceania Biome If:

• You want a gorgeous colored zoo. Options for continents in this biome are few, but no matter what players pick. They will turn out gorgeous.
• You are a beginner. This biome is great for beginners as there’s almost no weather and temperatures stay constant. If players choose the africa oceania biome, the climate will stay at a consistent temperature. 
• You love aquatic animals. This biome is perfect for aquatic animals as the temperature stays almost the same. That way it doesn't change the water temperature. Meaning players don’t need the added cost of the water temperature regulator.

Oceania Biome Rating: 99/100

That’s all for this, hopefully, helpful guide! We hope it is helpful for all players of the game in choosing a biome in Planet Zoo. 

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