Planet Zoo 2
The Abyss
My first Planet Zoo 2 project, and aquarium inspired by the Deep in Hull! Adding my own ideas to this iconic aquarium.
Planet Zoo Projects
Original Design
Keypark Zoo
My personal zoo project, a small zoo full of my own custom-designed habitats featuring immersive storytelling.
Recreation
Beekse Bergen Recreation
The iconic Dutch safari park, now in Planet Zoo! This 1:1 recreation captures every detail of the real life zoo.
Collaboration
Saint Reginald Zoo & More
Collaborative zoo builds including Saint Reginald Zoo and custom projects created for other builders in the community.
Planet Zoo Inspiration
Real-world animal habitats and zoo design inspiration from around the globe, for you to turn into amazing Planet Zoo builds.
Goron Goes Wild
Back in 2024 I went on my first ever wildlife trip to see my favourite animal (the red panda) in the wild. I really wanted to share this experience with you all, so it became a series on the channel! Since then I've gone on another trip, this time to the beauty of Uganda in person, and I hope to be able to share many more wildlife expriences with all of you in the future. Stay tuned!
Watch Goron Goes Wild
Zoo Tours
Real Life Zoo Tours
Full zoo visits that showcase how public zoos are laid out, how spaces flow, and how habitat design creates a memorable visitor experience.
Zoo Tour Snippets
Shorter highlights focused on standout exhibits, animal spaces, and design moments that are worth borrowing for a Planet Zoo build.
Zoo Tierlists
Rankings across multiple zoos, comparing exhibits, visitor appeal, and the overall quality of habitat design and animal presentation.
About justGoron
Programmer by day, Zoo builder and wildlife enthusiast by night! I love exploring zoo design through a creative and educational lens. My channel combines real-world zoos and wildlife encounters, with creative and realistic builds in the game Planet Zoo.
While everything started with Planet Zoo, and it still lies at its core, this game has awakened a much deeper interest in my in not only zoos, but wildlife conservation in general. I love to share this passion with the world, whether it be through showcasing real-world zoos as inspiration for the game itself, building large-scale projects, or sharing quick design tricks, the goal is always to create content that helps other players build better, more intentional zoos, and get the most out of the game.
Thank you for visiting my site and following my journey in both the virtual and real worlds of zoos and wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Planet Zoo?
Planet Zoo is a simulation game where you build and manage your own zoo. It combines business management with creative building, allowing players to design realistic habitats. I almost exclusively focus on creating content for this game, in the "sandbox" mode where you have unlimited money and resoruces to create the zoo of your dreams.
What kind of computer do you have?
I have a custom built computer that I've made myself (okay I might have had some help from friends). It features a AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor, 64GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti graphics card.
What camera do you use?
For recording Real life footage I use, and have used, a variety of different cameras. I still use a lot of the older footage, so you might notice a variety of quality in the videos...
Video cameras:- GoPro Mission 1 (current as of may 2026)
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (vlogging and dark spaces)
- GoPro Hero 11 (old camera)
- Panasonic HC-V180 (very old camera)
- Canon EOS R7 (current as of 2026)
- Canon EOS R50 (old)
- Canon RF 100-500mm lens (current as of may 2026)
- Canon RF 100-400mm lens (old)
- Sigma EF 150-600mm lens (old)
What is the random inspiration tool?
The random inspiration tool helps pick a random real-world animal habitat from my Real Life Inspiration series. It's designed to give you an idea of what to make when you're not sure what to build next.
How often do you post new videos?
Upload frequency varies by project and series. I try to post weekly on fridays, and stream on wednesdays, but sometimes life gets in the way. Make sure to subscribe to stay posted, or join my discord server to get notified of new content!
Can you showcase my Planet Zoo build?
Thanks for the enthousiasm, but I really only showcase builds on my own initiative, just to ensure I actually have something worthwhile to say about them!
Which zoos have you visited?
I keep track of all my zoo visits on the following map, have a look!