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Planet Zoo 2 is out now with over 130 animals to manage

The sequel lets players manage more than one hundred thirty animal species in their own zoo, and a guide on releasing them is already circulating; the gift shop survives.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Late Night BBN
Published 11:04 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Photo: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Planet Zoo — Photo: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by Pixelkin: “Manage over 130 different animals in Planet Zoo 2, out now”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:04 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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PixelkinManage over 130 different animals in Planet Zoo 2, out now

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPixelkin says Planet Zoo 2 is out now, and you can manage over one hundred thirty different animals, folks, so our team coverage has a live map and it is mostly green.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a video game, Chip.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's a zoo with parking I will never have to pay for, and I already picked a favorite animal, but I'm not allowed to say which one on air.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou're not allowed.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLegal said the otter has a lawyer. And remember, earlier tonight we showed you the guide on how to let them all out.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the zoo has been open for one day, and there's already a manual for emptying it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGrand opening, grand escape, and the gift shop stays open through both.