What are the default controls for Planet Zoo?

Planet Zoo, a simulation game, uses 28 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Planet Zoo controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Planet Zoo's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Planet Zoo controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Planet Zoo resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Planet Zoo or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 28 default keybinds

Planet Zoo Keyboard Controls

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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse hotkeys for Planet Zoo, Frontier's zoo management and construction simulation. Covers camera navigation, building and path placement, game speed, view tools and the management panels so you can build and run your zoo faster.

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All Planet Zoo keyboard controls

Layout

28 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Planet Zoo's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

Build/Construction 10

Action	Shortcut
Place Object	`LMB`
Cancel Placement	`RMB`
Rotate 90 Degrees	`Z`
Undo	`CtrlZ`
Duplicate Object	`CtrlD`
Delete Selected	`Del`
Redo	`CtrlY`
Toggle Angle Snap	`Space`
Toggle Align to Surface	`V`
Flatten Terrain	`K`

Camera 7

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Zoom Camera	`SCROLL`
Pan Camera (Mouse)	`RMB`
Raise / Lower Camera	`E`then`Q`
Toggle Freelook	`T`
Increase Freelook Speed	`Shift`
Camera Torch	`L`

UI/Panels 5

Action	Shortcut
Zoo Management Panel	`1`
Construction Panel	`7`
Animal Trading Panel	`2`
Paths Panel	`9`
Terrain Panel	`0`

Game Speed 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Resume	`P`
Change Simulation Speed	`O`

View/Vista 2

Action	Shortcut
Toggle HUD	`G`
Heat Maps	`H`

Misc 2

Action	Shortcut
Open Menu	`Esc`
Help / Controls	`F1`

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Planet Zoo controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Planet Zoo?: Planet Zoo, a simulation game, uses 28 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Planet Zoo controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Planet Zoo's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Planet Zoo controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Planet Zoo resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Planet Zoo or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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