How to get animals
Last verified 2026-10-14
GuidesTrading availability, accreditation, research and edition ownership are different gates. The complete roster does not mean every animal is immediately offered in every mode.
Source-based instructions checked on 14 October 2026, not a hands-on play report. Menu names follow Frontier's English guides; custom bindings and platform layouts may differ.
Adopt and transport an animal
Build a functional Trade Centre connected to the main path network. Open Trading & Storage, browse the available species and check the Cash or Conservation Credit cost.
Select the animal and choose Adopt. It enters Storage. Select it there and transport it to a suitable valid enclosure; terrestrial and aquarium moves require staff transport, while Exhibit animals transfer instantly.
Understand the unlocks
Raise Accreditation for access to more trading species. Research can unlock education, enrichment, Thriving requirements and release groups; it is not a substitute for owning Deluxe.
Axolotl, Blue and Gold Fusilier, Golden Eagle, Golden Lion Tamarin, Great Hammerhead and Longfin Batfish are the six Deluxe entries. Confirm the Deluxe edition or Upgrade Pack entitlement.
The final twelve were a reveal
Frontier's 2 October announcement concerned the final Zoopedia reveals, not a cheat code or a twelve-animal research reward. Reveal dates are archived separately on Zoopedia.
Questions people ask
Why is a species unavailable?
Check the available market, mode, accreditation and edition entitlement. The global index is not a guarantee of current trading stock.
Can research unlock Deluxe animals without buying Deluxe?
No. The official purchase page identifies six edition-exclusive animals.