Planet Zoo 2 Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 45 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Simulation →
Cover art © its publisher — for identification only. Cover © its publisher. Details
Planet Zoo 2 is Frontier's follow-up zoo builder and management sim, adding wildlife reserves you explore by research vehicle. Its hotkeys cover the camera, the build and path tools, the management panels and simulation speed, and the console version has its own controller layout.
All Planet Zoo 2 controls
41 shortcuts
Panels 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoo Management | 3 |
| Animal Trading | 1 |
| Habitat | 5 |
| Exhibit | 7 |
| Construction | 0 |
| Paths | F1 |
| Barriers | F2 |
| Terrain | F3 |
| Multi-Select | I |
| Zoopedia | F11 |
Camera 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Tilt / Rotate Camera | MMBDrag |
| Zoom Camera | Wheel |
| Zoom In | PgUp |
| Zoom Out | PgDn |
| Raise / Lower Camera | EthenQ |
| Toggle Freelook Camera | T |
| Reset Camera | Home |
| Camera Torch | L |
Interface 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cancel / Close / Deselect | Esc |
| Select | Enter |
| Open Radial Menu | Alt |
| Show Heatmaps | H |
| Previous / Next Tab | [then] |
| Show / Hide User Interface | G |
Editing 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Delete Selected Object | Del |
| Duplicate Object / Building | CtrlD |
| Move Selection | M |
| Advanced Move / Rotate / Scale | X |
Placement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Place Object | LMB |
| Rotate 90 Degrees | Z |
| Toggle Angle Snap | Space |
| Adjust Vertical Height | ShiftMouse |
| Toggle Align to Surface | V |
Paths 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Raise Path | U |
| Lower Path | J |
| Path Straight / Curve | / |
Simulation 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Simulation | P |
| Change Simulation Speed | O |
Sourced from planetzoogame.com Last verified
+ 6 more controls in the table below
+ 6 more controls in the table below
Panels 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Zoo Management | MenuOptionsMenu |
Camera 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera | L-Stick |
| Tilt / Rotate Camera | R-Stick |
| Zoom In | RTR2R2 |
| Zoom Out | LTL2L2 |
Interface 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cancel / Close / Deselect | B●B |
| Select | A✕A |
| Open Radial Menu | Y▲Y |
| Previous / Next Tab | LBL1L1thenRBR1R1 |
| Open HUB | ViewShareView |
Placement 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Place Object | A✕A |
Research Vehicle 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | RTR2R2 |
| Brake | LTL2L2 |
| Take Photo | X■X |
Sourced from planetzoogame.com Last verified
45 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Planet Zoo 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Planet Zoo 2. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.
Planet Zoo 2, framed.
Every bind, razor-sharp.
Print-ready 36×24″ at 300 DPI. No watermark. Hang it, gift it, or turn it into a desk mat.
Free preview: 1600 px, watermarked.
One file: the keyboard poster and the Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck controller posters.
- Free preview
- 1600 px · watermarked
- Print-ready
- 10 800 px · frame quality
- Frame it36×24″, A1 or A2
- Desk matany print shop
- Gift itfor your duo or squad
Planet Zoo 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Planet Zoo 2?
- Planet Zoo 2, a simulation game, uses 45 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Planet Zoo 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Planet Zoo 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Planet Zoo 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Planet Zoo 2 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Planet Zoo 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Planet Zoo 2 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Planet Zoo 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Planet Zoo 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Thanks — your feedback helps us improve.