Raise Animals - Complete Guide, Tips & All Animals List (2025)
Game Overview
Raise Animals is one of Roblox's most engaging animal collection and zoo management games, released with the massive Ocean Update in October 2025. As a spin-off of the popular "Grow a Garden," this tycoon simulator combines exciting animal catching mechanics with strategic breeding, mutations, and zoo optimization.
In Raise Animals, you'll explore 5 unique biomes, catch over 45 different species, breed rare hybrids, and build the ultimate zoo that attracts tourists and generates massive income. The game features:
- 45+ Animals across 5 biomes (Starting Farm, Forest, Savannah, Jungle, Tundra, Ocean)
- Lasso catching mini-game with skill-based mechanics
- Breeding system with special hybrid combinations
- Weather-based mutations (Golden, Rainbow, Shiny variants)
- Competitive racing events with global leaderboards
- Hourly Ocean Events for exclusive rewards
- Offline earnings up to 12 hours
Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a veteran hunter seeking the legendary Phoenix, this complete guide covers everything you need to dominate Raise Animals in 2025.
Getting Started: Your First Steps
Starting Animals & Early Income
When you begin Raise Animals, you receive a free Bison as your starter mount. Here's your optimal first-hour strategy:
Initial Purchases (Priority Order):
- Chicken (50 coins) - Produces 10 eggs/hour
- Cow (100 coins) - Produces 5 milk/hour (20 coins value)
- Sheep (150 coins) - Produces 3 wool/hour (15 coins value)
Pro Tip: Focus on the Cow first - the Golden Cow variant produces 5 milk/hour worth 20 coins, making it the best early-game income source.
Basic Controls
PC Controls:
- WASD - Move your character
- Space - Jump (crucial for catching animals)
- Mouse - Camera control
- Number Keys 1-9 - Select tools/lassos
- Shift Lock - Enable in Settings for easier navigation
Mobile Controls:
- Left Joystick - Movement
- Swipe/Drag - Camera rotation
- Action Buttons - Context-sensitive (appear when needed)
The Catching Mini-Game
Catching wild animals is the core gameplay loop. Here's how it works:
Step-by-Step Catching Process:
- Equip your lasso from inventory
- Ride a tamed animal as your mount
- Navigate the biome terrain avoiding obstacles
- Spot your target animal and approach
- Press Space to jump onto the wild animal
- Stay mounted for 30-60 seconds (varies by animal)
- Fill the heart meter without falling off
- Successfully tamed animal joins your zoo!
Critical Rules:
- ❌ Hitting obstacles resets heart meter progress
- ❌ Distance from target pauses progress
- ✅ Higher-tier lassos fill the meter faster
- ✅ Stronger mounts help catch aggressive animals
Complete Animals List by Biome
🏠 Starting Farm (Free)
| Animal | Cost | Produces | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bison | Free | - | Starter mount, speed 15-18 |
| Chicken | 50 coins | Eggs (10/hr) | Golden variant best |
| Cow | 100 coins | Milk (5/hr) | Highest early income |
| Sheep | 150 coins | Wool (3/hr) | Steady production |
🌲 Forest (500 coins + Mission)
Unlock: 500 coins + Complete "Catch 5 Wild Animals"
| Animal | Spawn Rate | Value | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox | 40% | Medium | Breeds Arctic Wolf with Wolf |
| Wolf | 30% | High | Fast, aggressive |
| Deer | 35% | Medium | Higher spawn in morning |
| Bear | 15% | Very High | Required mount for Elephant! |
Strategy: Catch Bear ASAP - it's mandatory for catching Elephant later.
🦁 Savannah (5,000 coins + 100 rubies + Level 10)
| Animal | Spawn Rate | Multiplier | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | 20% | 3x | Catch 500-700 animals first |
| Rainbow Lion | 1% | 10x | Rarest Savannah animal |
| Elephant | 15% | 4x | MUST ride Bear mount |
| Giraffe | 25% | 3x | Easier than Lion |
| Buffalo | Wild/Breed | 2.5x | Cow + Bison breeding |
| Ostrich | 20-30% | 2x | Fastest runner |
| Zebra | 18-22% | 2.5x | Good tourist attraction |
| Moose | 15-20% | 2.5x | Strong mount option |
Pro Strategy: The Elephant produces Luxury goods at 1/hour (100 coins) - highest production value in the game! You MUST use Bear as your mount to catch it.
🌴 Jungle (Est. 15,000-20,000 coins + rubies)
| Animal | Spawn Rate | Value | Catch Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake | 30-35% | Medium | Low to ground, hard to spot |
| Toucan | 25-30% | Medium | Flying target |
| Tiger | 15-20% | High | Very fast, Epic+ lasso needed |
| Gorilla | 15-20% | High | Slow but strong |
| Crocodile | 10-15% | High | Found near water |
❄️ Tundra ($175,000 coins)
| Animal | Spawn Rate | Value | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yak | 25-30% | Medium-High | Cold resistant |
| Walrus | 20-25% | Medium-High | Slow on ice |
| Penguin | 30-35% | Medium | Tourist favorite |
| Polar Bear | 10-15% | Very High | Arctic apex predator |
| Narwhal | 5-10% | Extremely High | Epic rarity, water only |
🌊 Ocean ($2M coins OR 5000m travel) - NEW 2025
Unlock Methods:
- Pay $2,000,000 coins
- Travel 5000+ meters in mini-game
| Animal | Rarity | Spawn | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | Basic | 40-50% | 1x | Easiest catch |
| Jellyfish | Rare | 20-25% | 2.5x | Slow floater |
| Seal | Rare | 20-25% | 2.5x | Fast swimmer |
| Turtle | Epic | 10-15% | 4x | Ancient reptile |
| Crab | Epic | 10-15% | 4x | Sideway movement |
| Shark | Legendary | 5-8% | 6x | Extremely fast |
| Whale | Legendary | 5-8% | 6x | Largest mammal |
| Orca | Rainbow | ~1% | 10x | Mythical lasso required |
| Whale Shark | Shiny | ~1% | 12x | Divine lasso required |
| Medusa | Exclusive | Event | 15x | Ocean Event only |
Exclusive & Legendary Animals
🔥 Phoenix (Legendary)
- Unlock: Travel 5000+ meters in mini-game
- Catch Method: Requires Diamonds + Mythical/Divine lasso
- Value: 15x multiplier
- Strategy: Focus on distance grinding in catch mini-game, save Diamonds specifically for Phoenix encounters
🥷 Savannah Ninja (Event Exclusive)
- Location: Center of main map
- Unlock: Trade another Legendary animal
- Value: 12x multiplier
- Strategy: Farm extra Legendaries before attempting this trade
🐺 Arctic Wolf (Rare - Breeding Only)
- Parents: Fox + Wolf
- Value: 4x multiplier
- Cannot be caught wild
🦁🐘 Mighty Beast (Legendary - Breeding Only)
- Parents: Lion + Elephant
- Value: 8x multiplier
- Success Rate: Low
- Note: Ultimate tourist magnet, extremely high zoo value
Lasso System: Complete Tier List
Lassos are your catching tools - higher rarity = better stats = easier catches.
Lasso Stats Explained
Strength: Determines which animals can be caught (higher = tougher animals)
Length: Affects reach/range of your lasso
Lasso Tier List
| Tier | Drop Rate | Strength | Length | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/Classic | 50% | 2 | 10 | Common, Medium animals |
| Rare | 35% | 8-12 | 15-20 | Most Savannah/Jungle |
| Epic | 10% | 15-20 | 22-28 | Bear, Tiger, Polar Bear |
| Legendary | 4-8% | 22-28 | 30-35 | Elephant, Shark, Whale |
| Mythical | 2-3% | 28-32 | 38-42 | Phoenix, Orca |
| Divine/Galactic | 1-2% | 32+ | 45+ | All animals, Whale Shark |
Gacha System: Spend rubies to roll for random lassos. Keep rerolling early game to get Epic+ lassos ASAP.
Pro Tip: The Galactic Lasso has 32 strength (highest known) - save rubies and keep rolling until you get at least Legendary tier before attempting late-game animals.
Breeding Guide: All Combinations
Breeding allows you to create special hybrid animals with enhanced traits.
Breeding Cooldowns
- Common: 10-15 minutes
- Rare: 30-45 minutes
- Legendary: 1-2 hours
Confirmed Breeding Combinations
1. Fox + Wolf = Arctic Wolf (Rare)
- Success Rate: Medium
- Value: 4x multiplier
- Best Use: Cold-adapted variant, good for Tundra exploration
- Tip: Feed both parents well before breeding
2. Cow + Bison = Buffalo (Medium)
- Success Rate: High
- Value: 2.5x multiplier
- Production: Enhanced milk output
- Tip: Easiest breeding combo, great for early-game income boost
3. Lion + Elephant = Mighty Beast (Legendary)
- Success Rate: Low
- Value: 8x multiplier
- Special: Ultimate tourist magnet
- Tip: Requires both Legendary parents, patience needed
4. Rainbow Lion + Any Animal = Golden Mutation
- Success Rate: 50% for golden variant
- Value Boost: 2-5x depending on base animal
- Strategy: Breed Rainbow Lion with high-value animals for maximum profit
General Breeding Tips:
- ✅ Well-fed animals have better breeding results
- ✅ Higher-level animals produce stronger offspring
- ✅ Breed during mutation weather for enhanced chances
- ✅ Check animal Index for compatibility before pairing
Mutation System: Weather & Variants
Animals can randomly mutate based on weather conditions, creating valuable rare variants.
Mutation Types
1. Golden Mutation
- Chance: 2-3%
- Value Multiplier: 2-3x
- Weather: Sunny/Clear
- Notes: Most common mutation, good value boost
2. Rainbow Mutation
- Chance: ~1%
- Value Multiplier: 3-5x
- Weather: Rain/Storm
- Notes: Rare and extremely valuable, breeds golden offspring 50% of time
3. Shiny Mutation
- Chance: ~1%
- Value Multiplier: 4-6x
- Weather: Night/Full Moon
- Notes: Highest aesthetic appeal, tourist favorite
4. Shadow Mutation
- Chance: <1%
- Value Multiplier: 5-7x
- Weather: Eclipse/Special Events
- Notes: Event-exclusive, rarest mutation
Maximizing Mutation Chances
Factors That Increase Mutations:
- Higher-level animals (feed regularly!)
- Certain farm layout areas
- Optimal weather patterns
- Well-fed and healthy animals
- Rainbow Lion breeding (50% golden chance)
Strategy: Monitor weather forecasts in-game. When you see rain/storm, focus all feeding on your highest-value animals to maximize rainbow mutation opportunities.
Progression Guide: Early to End Game
Early Game (Level 1-10)
Income: 100-1,000 coins/hour
Goals:
- ✅ Collect free Bison, buy Chicken/Cow/Sheep
- ✅ Complete "Catch 5 Wild Animals" mission
- ✅ Unlock Forest biome (500 coins)
- ✅ Catch Fox, Wolf, Deer in Forest
- ✅ Save 5,000 coins for Savannah
- ✅ Roll lasso gacha for better lassos
Priority: Build steady income, unlock Forest ASAP
Mid Game (Level 10-25)
Income: 1,000-10,000 coins/hour
Goals:
- ✅ Unlock Savannah (5,000 coins + 100 rubies)
- ✅ Catch Bear in Forest (needed for Elephant!)
- ✅ Catch Lion, Giraffe, Zebra in Savannah
- ✅ Attempt Elephant with Bear mount
- ✅ Start breeding (Fox+Wolf, Cow+Bison)
- ✅ Save for Jungle/Tundra ($15k-175k)
- ✅ Get Epic+ lassos from gacha
Priority: Unlock Savannah, catch high-value animals
Late Game (Level 25-50)
Income: 10,000-100,000+ coins/hour
Goals:
- ✅ Unlock Tundra ($175,000) and Jungle
- ✅ Catch Polar Bear, Narwhal in Tundra
- ✅ Catch Tiger, Gorilla in Jungle
- ✅ Hunt Rainbow Lion (1% spawn - patience!)
- ✅ Breed Lion + Elephant = Mighty Beast
- ✅ Grind 5000+ meters for Phoenix
- ✅ Save for Ocean ($2M or distance unlock)
Priority: Complete all biomes, hunt legendaries
End Game (Level 50+)
Income: 100,000+ coins/hour
Goals:
- ✅ Unlock Ocean ($2M or 5000m travel)
- ✅ Catch all Ocean Legendaries (Shark, Whale)
- ✅ Hunt Orca (Rainbow, ~1% spawn)
- ✅ Hunt Whale Shark (Shiny, ~1% spawn)
- ✅ Participate in Ocean Events for Medusa
- ✅ Catch Phoenix (5000m+ travel required)
- ✅ Complete mutation collection
- ✅ Optimize zoo layout for max value
- ✅ Compete in racing leaderboards
- ✅ Collect all exclusive animals
Priority: 100% completion, maximize zoo value
Advanced Strategies & Pro Tips
Zoo Value Optimization
Zoo Value is your primary income metric. Higher zoo value = more tourist money.
Factors That Increase Zoo Value:
- Number of animals (quantity matters)
- Animal rarity and level (quality matters more)
- Animal variety (different species bonus)
- Mutations (2-7x multiplier)
- Well-fed animals (feed regularly!)
- Enclosure upgrades (increase capacity)
Optimal Zoo Layout:
- Place high-value animals in visible areas near entrance
- Group animals by feeding requirements (saves time)
- Create clear paths for easy maintenance
- Reserve 30% space for expansion
- Position production animals (Cow, Chicken) near collection points
- Separate breeding pairs in dedicated areas
Income Maximization Strategies
Top Money-Making Methods:
Focus on High-Value Animals
- Prioritize: Lion, Elephant, Polar Bear, Ocean Legendaries
- Golden variants produce 2-3x more resources
- Mutated animals sell for 2-5x higher prices
Production Animal Strategy
- Golden Cow = best profit (5 milk/hr @ 20 coins)
- Keep 3-5 Golden Cows for passive income
- Upgrade with Premium Feed for +20% value
Visitor Income
- Other players visiting your zoo generate passive income
- Display rare/mutated animals prominently
- Upgrade zoo aesthetics to attract more visitors
Offline Production
- Caps at 12 hours - log in regularly
- Place production animals before logging off
- Maximize zoo value before going offline
Events & Racing
- Participate in racing events for bonus rubies
- Complete Ocean Events hourly (exclusive rewards)
- Use event rubies for lasso gacha
Catching Expert Techniques
Mount Selection Strategy:
- Fast Animals (Ostrich, Tiger, Shark): Use fastest mount available
- Aggressive Animals (Bear, Lion, Polar Bear): Use strongest mount
- Elephant (Special Case): MUST use Bear mount - no exceptions!
Obstacle Avoidance:
- Keep eyes on the path, not just the target
- Memorize common obstacle placements
- Use camera controls to look ahead
- Practice jump timing on platforms
Heart Meter Optimization:
- Stay as close to target as possible
- Don't get too far - pauses progress
- Higher-tier lassos fill meter faster
- Different animals need different tame times (30-60+ seconds)
Weather-Based Hunting:
- Hunt Rainbow Lion during rain/storms (increases spawn)
- Catch common animals during clear weather (mutation chance)
- Full moon = increased Shiny mutation chance
- Monitor weather forecast in-game
Racing Event Mastery
Controls:
- W/Up Arrow - Accelerate
- Space - Jump
- Q - Animal-specific special ability
Race Types & Best Animals:
- Sprint Races: Use Ostrich, Tiger, or Shark (fastest animals)
- Obstacle Courses: Use Bear, Gorilla, Elephant (strength)
- Platform Races: Practice jump timing, use medium-speed animals
- Long Distance: Use Polar Bear or Lion (stamina)
Racing Tips:
- ✅ Collect power-ups during race (speed boost, shields)
- ✅ Master jump timing for platform sections
- ✅ Avoid red hazards and obstacles
- ✅ Use special abilities (Q key) strategically
- ✅ Compete regularly for ruby rewards
Ocean Event Strategy
Event Details:
- Frequency: Every hour
- Duration: 10 minutes only
- Location: Game lobby center
Rewards:
- Exclusive animals (Medusa - 15x multiplier!)
- Rare/Legendary lassos
- Bonus rubies and coins
- Limited-time mutations
- Special event currency
Participation Tips:
- Set hourly reminders (don't miss events!)
- Bring best lasso and mount
- Focus on event objectives (time-limited tasks)
- Save event currency for exclusive animals
- Team up with other players for bonus rewards
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Mistake #1: Unlocking Biomes Too Fast
Problem: Rushing to unlock all biomes without building income first
Solution: Focus on one biome at a time, build steady income stream, then unlock next
❌ Mistake #2: Hoarding All Animals
Problem: Zoo space fills up with low-value duplicates
Solution: Sell duplicate/low-level animals regularly, keep only high-value or rare variants
❌ Mistake #3: Wasting Diamonds on Random Items
Problem: Spending Diamonds before Phoenix opportunity
Solution: Save ALL Diamonds for Phoenix (5000m+ travel) - it's worth it!
❌ Mistake #4: Attempting Elephant Without Bear
Problem: Trying to catch Elephant with wrong mount = guaranteed failure
Solution: You MUST have Bear as mount for Elephant - no shortcuts!
❌ Mistake #5: Ignoring Lasso Gacha
Problem: Sticking with basic lasso too long, missing rare animals
Solution: Keep rerolling gacha early game, prioritize getting Epic+ lassos
❌ Mistake #6: Not Feeding Animals
Problem: Unfed animals = low zoo value, no mutations, poor breeding
Solution: Feed regularly! Well-fed animals are key to everything
❌ Mistake #7: Skipping Forest Bear
Problem: Not catching Bear early, blocking Elephant progress
Solution: Bear is mandatory for Elephant - catch it ASAP in Forest
❌ Mistake #8: Missing Ocean Events
Problem: Skipping hourly events, missing exclusive Medusa
Solution: Set reminders, participate every hour for 10 minutes
❌ Mistake #9: Poor Farm Layout
Problem: Random animal placement = inefficient maintenance
Solution: Follow optimization guide above, group by type/feeding
❌ Mistake #10: Not Checking Weather
Problem: Missing mutation opportunities during optimal weather
Solution: Monitor weather, feed high-value animals during rain/storms
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How do I unlock the Ocean biome?
A: Two methods:
- Pay $2,000,000 coins (expensive but guaranteed)
- Travel 5000+ meters in the catching mini-game (free but requires grinding)
Most players use method #2 by focusing on distance in mini-game sessions.
Q2: What's the best animal for making money?
A: Early game: Golden Cow (5 milk/hr @ 20 coins)
Mid game: Elephant (1 luxury good/hr @ 100 coins)
Late game: Mutated Legendaries (can sell for 5-10x base value)
Q3: How do I catch the Phoenix?
A:
- Travel 5000+ meters in mini-game (distance triggers spawn)
- Save Diamonds (required for capture)
- Obtain Mythical or Divine lasso (Legendary won't work)
- When Phoenix appears, use Diamonds + lasso to catch
- Stay mounted 60+ seconds to complete tame
Q4: Can I play offline and still earn money?
A: Yes! Offline production accumulates for up to 12 hours. Make sure to:
- Place production animals before logging off
- Maximize zoo value (affects offline earnings)
- Log in every 12 hours to collect (cap limit)
Q5: What's the rarest animal in the game?
A: Tie between:
- Medusa (Ocean Event exclusive, 15x multiplier)
- Whale Shark (Shiny variant, ~1% spawn, 12x multiplier)
- Phoenix (5000m+ travel requirement, 15x multiplier)
All three require specific conditions and high-tier lassos.
Q6: How does breeding work?
A:
- Select two compatible animals (check Index for compatibility)
- Place them together in breeding enclosure
- Wait for cooldown period (10 min - 2 hours depending on rarity)
- Well-fed animals = higher success rate
- Offspring inherits traits from both parents
Q7: What happens if I fall off during catching?
A: Heart meter resets to zero. You must start the catch attempt over. Avoid obstacles and stay close to target to prevent falling.
Q8: Are codes still working in 2025?
A: Yes! Codes are released during:
- Game updates and patches
- Visit milestones (1M, 5M, 10M)
- Holidays and special events
- Developer announcements on social media
Redeem: Settings → Enter Code → Claim
Q9: Can I trade animals with other players?
A: Limited trading:
- Savannah Ninja requires trading a Legendary animal
- Some event animals require trades
- Direct player-to-player trading is not currently available
Q10: How do I increase mutation chances?
A:
- Feed animals regularly (well-fed = higher chance)
- Wait for optimal weather (rain/storms for Rainbow)
- Level up animals (higher level = better chance)
- Breed Rainbow Lion (50% golden offspring)
- Optimize farm layout (certain areas boost rates)
Summary & Final Tips
Raise Animals is a deep, rewarding game that combines skill-based catching, strategic breeding, and careful resource management. Here are the key takeaways:
Essential Priorities:
- ⭐ Catch Bear early - it's mandatory for Elephant
- ⭐ Unlock biomes progressively - don't rush
- ⭐ Save Diamonds for Phoenix only
- ⭐ Get Epic+ lassos ASAP from gacha
- ⭐ Feed animals regularly for mutations
- ⭐ Participate in Ocean Events hourly
- ⭐ Monitor weather for mutation opportunities
- ⭐ Optimize zoo layout for maximum value
Quick Income Strategy:
- Early: Golden Cow production
- Mid: Lion/Elephant capture
- Late: Ocean Legendaries + mutations
- Always: Participate in racing events
Collection Completion:
- 45+ animals to collect
- 4 exclusive breeding-only animals
- Multiple mutation variants per animal
- Event-exclusive rewards (Medusa, etc.)
Remember: Raise Animals rewards patience, strategy, and consistent play. Focus on one goal at a time, build your income steadily, and enjoy the journey of building your ultimate zoo!
Pro Player Mindset:
- 🎯 Set daily goals (catch 3 new animals, earn 10k coins, etc.)
- 📊 Track your progress (use in-game Index)
- 🤝 Join community Discord for tips and events
- 🏆 Compete in leaderboards for recognition
- 💎 Be patient with rare spawns (1% = average 100 attempts)
Good luck, and happy animal raising! 🦁🐘🐋
Latest Updates (October 2025):
- ✨ Ocean biome added with 10 new animals
- ✨ Hourly Ocean Events introduced
- ✨ Medusa exclusive animal added
- ✨ Whale Shark Shiny variant added
- ✨ Global racing leaderboards expanded
- ✨ Mutation system enhanced
- ✨ New lasso tiers (Mythical, Divine)
Community Resources:
- 🎮 Roblox Game: Raise Animals
- 📺 YouTube: Search "Raise Animals guide 2025"
- 💬 Discord: Join official server for codes and events
- 📱 Twitter/X: Follow developers for code announcements
Play Now: Jump into Raise Animals on Roblox and start building your dream zoo today! With 45+ animals, 5 biomes, and endless breeding possibilities, there's always something new to discover.