Updated October 15, 2026
A walkthrough exhibit in Planet Zoo 2 does not have to keep its standard enclosed appearance. You can customize its walls, doors, floor, and ceiling to create a more open design, then use compatible scenery to build a natural-looking space for your animals.
However, removing the standard exhibit shell is only one part of the process. You still need to check power, temperature, animal placement, and resting points to make sure the exhibit is properly set up.
This guide explains how to remove unwanted components, customize your exhibit, add scenery, and troubleshoot common setup problems.
📋 Table of Contents
- How Walkthrough Exhibit Customization Works
- How to Remove Walkthrough Exhibit Walls
- How to Build a Custom Walkthrough Exhibit
- How to Add Scenery and Resting Points
- How to Check Power and Temperature
- How to Add Animals to a Walkthrough Exhibit
- Common Walkthrough Exhibit Problems
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Tips
How Walkthrough Exhibit Customization Works
Walkthrough exhibits have a Customisation tab that lets you change the appearance of the standard shell. You can configure individual components and use scenery to create a different look instead of keeping every wall and panel in place.
The main options include:
- Door 1 and Door 2: Enable or disable the individual door components using their checkboxes.
- Floor and Ceiling: Choose whether to retain or remove these components.
- Wall 1, Wall 2, Wall 3, and Wall 4: Configure each wall section separately.
- None: Remove the selected wall, floor, or ceiling component from the standard shell.
These options let you customize the exhibit without treating every component as one fixed structure.
Keep in mind that changing the appearance does not automatically resolve the exhibit's operational requirements. You may still need to check power, maintain the appropriate environment, configure resting points where needed, and transfer animals into the exhibit.
How to Remove Walkthrough Exhibit Walls
If you want a more open walkthrough exhibit instead of the standard enclosed design, start with the Customisation tab.
Step 1: Select the walkthrough exhibit
Select the walkthrough exhibit you want to modify. Open its management panel and locate the available tabs.
These include options for the overview, animals, environment and layout, customization, and maintenance.
Step 2: Open the Customisation tab
Select the tab represented by the paint palette. This opens the component settings for the walkthrough exhibit.
You should see options for the doors, floor, ceiling, and individual walls.
Step 3: Set unwanted walls to None
Find the wall you want to remove and change its dropdown setting to None.
Repeat this for Wall 1 through Wall 4 as needed. You can remove selected sections while retaining others that suit your design.
This gives you more control over the exhibit's final appearance without requiring you to remove every wall.
Step 4: Remove the doors, floor, or ceiling if needed
The same panel provides settings for Door 1, Door 2, Floor, and Ceiling.
For the doors, use the relevant checkbox to enable or disable the component. For the floor or ceiling, choose None if you want to remove that component from the standard shell.
Review the result after each change so you can see how the exhibit's appearance develops.
Step 5: Check the finished structure
Return to the main zoo view and inspect the exhibit from different angles.
Make sure the design looks the way you intended before adding decorative objects. Removing the standard shell changes the exhibit's appearance; you should still check the remaining management and animal setup afterward.
Tip: You do not have to remove every component to customize a walkthrough exhibit. Change only the sections needed for your intended design.
How to Build a Custom Walkthrough Exhibit
Once you have adjusted the standard shell, you can concentrate on the surrounding scenery.
Natural-looking objects can create a more immersive environment instead of relying entirely on the default glass enclosure.
Find scenery compatible with the exhibit
Planet Zoo 2 provides a shortcut for locating compatible decorative objects.
- Select the walkthrough exhibit.
- Open its Customisation panel.
- Select Find exhibit scenery.
- Browse the filtered scenery options.
- Choose suitable objects for your design.
The filtered selection can include items such as branches, rocks, and mossy logs.
Using this option is more convenient than searching through the entire scenery browser manually.
Arrange the scenery around your design
Choose objects that complement the exhibit and the species you plan to keep there.
Branches and logs can help create a natural-looking insect exhibit, while carefully arranged rocks and vegetation can make the surrounding space feel less artificial.
You can also combine scenery at different heights to create a more varied layout. Check the result from the guest walkway so the objects look intentional rather than crowded.
Remember that decorative scenery and animal-support objects serve different purposes. Adding an attractive branch does not automatically mean the exhibit has every resting point or environmental feature it needs.
Keep the layout practical
Before adding more scenery, check that the design still works as a walkthrough exhibit.
- Keep the guest route usable.
- Avoid overcrowding the space with unnecessary decorations.
- Review the animal-management panel after substantial changes.
- Check the exhibit's environment and resting points once the layout is complete.
A simple layout that functions properly is better than a detailed design that leaves important animal needs unresolved.
How to Add Scenery and Resting Points
Scenery helps create the appearance you want, but resting points need separate attention.
Open the exhibit's Animals tab and inspect the available resting-point controls. The panel can show the number of species and resting points, along with options to manage species and complete the setup.
Check the resting-point section
Look for the resting-point count and the available controls. Depending on the exhibit's current setup, you may be able to use Auto Complete or the plus button to add a resting point.
The plus button can be used to add an individual resting point.
Review the available points after making changes. Do not assume that every decorative object counts as a resting point.
Use scenery suited to your animals
Choose scenery that suits the species you intend to keep. Branches or logs may be appropriate elements to consider for an insect exhibit, but you should still check the actual resting-point setup and the animals' needs.
If animals are present but the exhibit still appears incomplete, return to the Animals tab and review the resting-point section before adding more decorations.
How to Check Power and Temperature
Removing the shell does not mean you can ignore the exhibit's operational requirements. Power and environmental conditions still need to be checked.
Fix the No Power status
If the exhibit overview displays No Power, inspect the zoo's power coverage.
Check whether an operational power facility reaches the exhibit. If coverage is missing, adjust your power setup and then return to the exhibit overview to check its status again.
You do not necessarily need to place a generator directly beside the exhibit. The important point is to verify that the exhibit has the required power coverage.
Check the species' temperature range
Open the Environment tab and inspect the current temperature and the selected species' target range.
For example, European Peacock butterflies have a target temperature range of 18–25°C. If the exhibit is too warm or too cold, compare the actual temperature with that range and adjust the environment as needed.
After making changes, check the temperature again and review any remaining warnings.
A welfare percentage alone is not enough to confirm that every environmental issue has been resolved. An exhibit can display high welfare while still showing a temperature warning.
For more detailed temperature troubleshooting, see Planet Zoo 2 Animals Too Cold? How to Fix Habitat Temperature.
How to Add Animals to a Walkthrough Exhibit
Once the exhibit's appearance and basic setup are ready, you can move on to adding animals.
Step 1: Open the Animals tab
Select the walkthrough exhibit and open its Animals tab.
The panel provides access to species management and animal-related options, including access to animal trading and storage.
Step 2: Acquire or select a suitable species
Choose a species appropriate for the exhibit. Check its environmental needs before completing the setup.
For a walkthrough insect exhibit, for example, you can use the available species-management options to acquire butterfly swarms.
Step 3: Send animals to the exhibit
If the animals are in storage, select the relevant animals and use the Send to Zoo option when available. Choose the intended exhibit as the destination.
After the animals have been delivered, return to the walkthrough exhibit's management panel.
Step 4: Review the exhibit status
Check the overview and animal-management panels.
Confirm that the animals have arrived, review the exhibit's status, and inspect the environment and resting points. If warnings remain, address those issues instead of assuming that transferring the animals has completed every setup requirement.
If an animal remains in storage or fails to transfer as expected, see Planet Zoo 2 Animals Stuck in Storage? How to Fix Transfer Problems.
Common Walkthrough Exhibit Problems
Use these checks to narrow down common setup problems.
The walls are still visible
Reopen the Customisation tab and check each wall setting individually. Make sure the components you intended to remove are set to None. Check the door, floor, and ceiling options separately if necessary.
The exhibit displays No Power
Check the zoo's power coverage and confirm that an operational power facility reaches the exhibit. Return to the overview after making adjustments and verify whether the warning has cleared.
The animals have a temperature warning
Open the Environment tab and compare the current temperature with the species' target range. Adjust the environment if necessary, then check the actual temperature and warning again.
Resting points are missing
Open the Animals tab and inspect the resting-point section. Use the available controls to add or complete resting points, then check the setup again.
The animals have arrived, but the setup is incomplete
Check the exhibit overview, animal count, power status, environment, and resting points. Treat these as separate parts of the setup process: transferring animals successfully does not guarantee that every environmental or management issue has been resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you remove walls from a walkthrough exhibit in Planet Zoo 2?
Select the walkthrough exhibit, open its Customisation tab, and set the individual wall options to None. You can also change the door, floor, and ceiling settings.
Can you remove all the walls from a walkthrough exhibit?
The customization panel allows you to configure the individual walls. Set the sections you want to remove to None, then check the finished design and the exhibit's remaining setup.
Does removing the walkthrough exhibit shell remove the exhibit itself?
Removing the standard shell changes the exhibit's appearance. The exhibit's management options can remain available, allowing you to continue managing animals and other requirements.
Why does my walkthrough exhibit say No Power?
Check the zoo's power coverage and ensure an operational power facility reaches the exhibit. Return to the overview to see whether the warning has cleared.
Why are my walkthrough exhibit animals too hot?
Open the Environment tab and compare the current temperature with the species' target range. Adjust the conditions if needed, then check the temperature and any remaining warnings.
Do walkthrough exhibits need resting points?
Check the exhibit's Animals tab and resting-point section. Configure the available resting points as required for your chosen species rather than relying on decorative scenery alone.
How do you find scenery for a walkthrough exhibit?
Select the exhibit, open its Customisation panel, and choose Find exhibit scenery. This filters the scenery browser to compatible options you can use when building your custom design.
Final Tips
Customizing a walkthrough exhibit in Planet Zoo 2 starts with the Customisation tab. Set unwanted walls, doors, floor, or ceiling components to their appropriate settings, then use compatible scenery to create the appearance you want.
Before considering the exhibit complete, check power coverage, species temperature requirements, animal placement, and resting points. Keeping these tasks separate makes it easier to identify problems and build a walkthrough exhibit that looks good and functions as intended.
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