How to Make a Zoo in Minecraft

Last Updated: December 1, 2021

If you're bored on Minecraft, one thing you can do is build a zoo. It is possible to make a zoo in Survival Mode, but it's much easier in Creative Mode.

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:
Choosing Mobs to Inhabit The Zoo

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Decide what mobs you want in your zoo. These can include cows, pigs, chickens, and other peaceful mobs, as well as hostile mobs. You'll need to have an idea before building the zoo, so that you know what sorts of structures are needed to contain them well.

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:
Building The Zoo

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Build the base. A suggestion to do would be creating a 10 block by 10 block square for each mob's pen. Avoid counting any wall space.
- After all the pens are done, you could put little stands next to each pen, with Squidward or villagers.
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Decorate the inside of each enclosure. For cows, you could put a plains area with a tree or two and some tall grass and flowers. For zombies/skeletons, you could make a cave and have water outside so they don't burn.
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Build the walls. You can make them out of any material, but it's preferably at least one row of glass. For hostile mobs, you must make a roof or covered area inside.
4
Make your pathways. You can make them out of any material, such as sand or cobblestone, for example.

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:
Adding The Mobs to The Zoo

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Add mobs. If you are in Creative Mode, then you can spawn them. In Survival Mode, however, you’ll have to lead them to your zoo, and some will be impossible, like bats(1.4), squids, etc.
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Enjoy. You could try to get Testificates to come by using minecarts or spawning them.

Community Q&A

Question

If mobs with name tags won't despawn, can we name hostile mobs?

Community Answer

Yes, hostile mobs will not despawn if they have a name tag, unless you go into peaceful mode of course.
Question

Should I put in a gift shop?

Community Answer

It's up to you, but make sure you have enough space; you don't want to overbuild.
Question

If I want to have wolves and sheep, how far apart do I need to keep them?

Community Answer

If you separate them with something like fences, you don't need to keep them very far apart.
Question

How do I make a pen for bats?

Community Answer

Simple.Just make a pen out of glass with a wooden roof and then spawn them inside with a spawn egg.
Question

What type of plants are recommended for each mob?

Community Answer

It depends on the mob. You put the plants into their cages depending on the biome or area's surroundings.
Question

How do I keep a polar bear?

Community Answer

Make an enclosure out of glass, then put snow blocks and ice blocks in it. Use a polar bear spawn egg inside the enclosure.
Question

Can you try to make bats spawn in survival at your zoo?

Community Answer

Yes, but you need to do: /summon bat, then leash the bat as soon as possible. If you have achievements, then no.
Question

What if I don't have Minecraft?

Community Answer

You can buy it, or get a free trial of it.
Question

Will hostile mobs in Minecraft attack other peaceful mobs as well?

Community Answer

There is a very slight chance they might. For example, zombies can attack horses.
Question

Is it OK to make a walk in, walk out bird enclosure?

Community Answer

Yes, it is. Put the birds inside a glass enclosure, then make a pathway for you to walk through.

Warnings

Don't attack wolves.

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Don't get too close to creepers. They will blow up.

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Be sure to make a roof over zombie and skeleton enclosures. If you don't, they will burn.

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Note that hostile mobs and Endermen will inevitably despawn after some time.

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