Step by step
- Build an enclosed barrier loop and add a staff gate.
- Select the habitat and choose Add Roof. The game builds a roof over the barrier posts.
- Shape the roof with internal pillars. You can adjust their height and rotation, and change the roof material and curvature.
- Check Flyable Area in the habitat info panel and compare it with each bird's requirement in the Zoopedia and welfare information.
- Add nesting sites that suit the birds you plan to breed.
Check Flyable Area, not just floor area
Birds need flying space, so the habitat's footprint alone won't tell you whether they have enough room. The info panel shows Flyable Area. If it's too low, raise the roof or enlarge the habitat, then check it again.
Nest types
Frontier describes four nest types: tree cavities, cups, water platforms and mud nests. Different species need different nests, so check which one each bird needs before you build.
Mixed aviaries and walkthroughs
Some birds can share a habitat with other birds or terrestrial animals. Some also allow guest walkthroughs, using a guest gate and a path. Both depend on the species, so check each animal's information in the game first.
Troubleshooting checklist
| Problem | Check first |
|---|---|
| Birds are unhappy with their space | Flyable Area compared with the species requirement |
| Birds aren't breeding | Whether the nest type suits the species, alongside other breeding requirements |
| You can't open a walkthrough | The animals’ guest tolerance, guest gate, path connection and any in-game access warnings |
Sources
- Frontier — Creature Feature: Aviaries — August 13, 2026.