Exhibits and butterfly houses
Last verified 2026-10-14
FeaturesPlanet Zoo 2 Exhibit housing is distinct from flying habitats. The official roster contains six butterfly entries; flying birds use species-specific aviaries rather than butterfly exhibits.
Based on Frontier's housing guide and Zoopedia fields, checked 14 October 2026. Housing and space are taken from the source, not inferred from animal size.
Butterflies and exhibit care
The six butterfly entries are Cloudless Sulphur, European Peacock, Menelaus Blue Morpho, Monarch, Old World Swallowtail and Sri Lankan Rose. European Peacock is the butterfly Aglais io, not a peafowl.
Use the housing type listed in Zoopedia and check species-specific temperature, humidity and cleanliness. Exhibit enrichment unlocks through research. Lighting and visual effects customise presentation without replacing welfare requirements.
Flying habitats need land and flight space
Aviaries require a mesh roof. Long-Tailed Parakeet lists 6 m2 land plus 6 m2 flight area; these are separate fields, not a complete six-square-metre enclosure specification.
Check shelter, population, temperature and traversable space as well. A bird's small land requirement does not make it an Exhibit animal, and additional adults can increase required space.
Questions people ask
Are there butterfly exhibits?
Yes. Six butterfly entries have Exhibit housing in the official roster. Check their own care requirements.
Is an aviary an exhibit?
No. Habitat - Flying uses the mesh-roof habitat system. Exhibit housing is a separate category.
Is 6 m2 enough for a parakeet aviary?
The official page gives 6 m2 land and 6 m2 flight area as separate displayed requirements. Shelter, population and other needs still apply.