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Planet Zoo 2 - Official Launch Trailer

The launch trailer for the zoo-building sequel from IGN shows off the animals and habitats players will run; the real zookeepers still need lunch.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on The Midday Show
Published 12:48 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by IGN India: “Planet Zoo 2 - Official Launch Trailer”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:48 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPlanet Zoo 2 has an official launch trailer from IGN, and it's a sequel where you build and run your own zoo, so today's Animal of the Day is whoever lives in there.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the winner is a bunch of pixels, and I'm okay with that. They've never once complained about lunch.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm crowning the Zoo Flamingo, Chief Standing Officer.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEleven hours a day on one leg, zero sick days, and a perfect record at the snack kiosk.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentZero sick days.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm sorry, I get emotional. That bird showed up every day, never asked for a raise, and still looked fabulous in a trailer.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBefore the top of the hour, we'll find out how big a pumpkin has to get before it counts as a record.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMeanwhile I named my own zoo capybara Gerald, and he eats better than you do.