The toco toucan, with its huge orange beak, is one of the most recognisable birds in the world. In Planet Zoo 2 it's perfect for a small indoor South America house. Its bright beak stands out against green foliage, so guests spot it easily.
Indoor aviary
Toucans can live fully indoors in a fairly small space:
- Plenty of perches to glide between.
- Lots of tropical foliage.
- A roof. The habitat roof tool works indoors too.
- A backstage area for health checks and meal prep. A monitor and a food prep area make it feel real.
Breeding
Toucans breed in spring. Give them nesting options and keep the group calm.
Sharing with tamarins
Toucans have a neutral relationship with golden lion tamarins, so they can share a house. The tamarins use the climbing frames while the toucans fly overhead.
A complete South America house
My favourite small build:
- A toucan and tamarin indoor habitat with lots of greenery.
- Two frog terrariums (exhibits) in the same building, so there's always something to see.
- A backstage area behind the habitat.
- Custom staff uniforms in matching colours for a polished look.
Education
Toucans scored 4 out of 5 for education coverage in one of my zoos. To get the last point, add a talking display stand or another education board near the habitat. Bird evolution boards fit well.
Tips
- Toucans are a small habitat with a big visual payoff. Great for filling a corner of a tropical area.
- South America has fewer animals in the base game than other continents, so toucans and tamarins are worth building around.