Welcome to Raise Animals!
Raise Animals is a Roblox simulation game where you catch, raise, and breed animals to build the ultimate zoo. This guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started and succeed in your first hours of gameplay.
Explore vast biomes and catch amazing animals
Pro Tip: Before diving in, redeem all active codes for free Rubies and Cash to jumpstart your journey!
📋 What You'll Learn
- • Game basics and core mechanics
- • Best starter animals (Buffalo, Zebra, Ostrich)
- • How to catch and tame animals
- • Early money-making strategies
- • Common beginner mistakes to avoid
🎮 Game Basics
What is Raise Animals?
Raise Animals is a zoo tycoon game where your main goal is to catch wild animals with a lasso, raise them by feeding them, and generate income from tourists who visit your zoo. As you progress, you'll unlock new biomes, discover rare animals, and build an impressive collection.
Core Gameplay Loop
1. Catch Animals
Use your lasso to catch wild animals by riding other animals and jumping onto them to build trust.
2. Feed & Grow
Feed your animals to make them grow larger and more valuable. Bigger animals attract more tourists.
3. Earn Money
Tourists visit your zoo and pay money based on the animals you have. Rare animals earn more!
4. Expand
Use your money to buy better lassos, unlock new biomes, and catch even rarer animals.
🦁 Best Starter Animals
Starting in the Savannah biome, these three animals are your best friends in the early game:
1. Buffalo (Manzy) - The Reliable Starter
Rarity: Common
Spawn Rate: 25%
Catch Difficulty: Easy
Sell Value: $150
Passive: Steady Income
Why Buffalo? Buffalo is your starter mount and provides stable, consistent income. It's easy to catch, reliable for transportation, and perfect for learning the game mechanics.
✅ Recommended: Keep at least 2-3 Buffalos for steady passive income!
2. Zebra - The Speed Runner
Rarity: Common
Spawn Rate: 20%
Catch Difficulty: Easy
Sell Value: $200
Passive: Speed Boost
Why Zebra? Zebras are faster than Buffalos, making them excellent for exploration and reaching distant spawn points where rarer animals appear.
✅ Recommended: Use Zebra as your main riding mount for catching!
3. Ostrich - The Jumper
Rarity: Uncommon
Spawn Rate: 15%
Catch Difficulty: Medium
Sell Value: $350
Passive: Jump Power
Why Ostrich? The enhanced jump ability helps you avoid obstacles more easily during the catching minigame, leading to more successful catches.
✅ Recommended: Great for mid-game when obstacles become challenging!
🎯 How to Catch Animals
The Catching Process (Step-by-Step)
- 1
Equip Your Best Lasso
Go to the shop and make sure you have your best lasso equipped. Better lassos have longer range and make catching easier.
- 2
Ride Your Fastest Animal
Mount your Zebra or fastest available animal. Speed is crucial for reaching rare animals that spawn far away.
- 3
Find a Target Animal
Ride through the biome until you see an animal you want to catch. Get close enough for your lasso to activate (you'll see a prompt).
- 4
Jump Onto the Animal
Use your lasso to jump onto the target animal's back. A heart/trust meter will appear.
Important: You must stay on the animal without falling to fill the trust meter!
- 5
Avoid Obstacles
While riding the animal, obstacles will appear in your path. Jump over them or move left/right to avoid. Hitting obstacles resets your progress!
Tip: Focus on the path ahead, not the trust meter. Rhythm is key!
- 6
Fill the Trust Meter
Once the heart meter fills completely, the animal is tamed and automatically added to your zoo. Congratulations!
💰 Early Money-Making Strategies
Strategy #1: Focus on Volume Over Rarity (First 30 Minutes)
In your first hour, catch as many animals as you can, even common ones. More animals = more tourist income. Don't waste time hunting rare animals yet.
✅ Goal: Get 10-15 animals quickly to establish passive income.
Strategy #2: Don't Sell Your First Animals
Resist the urge to sell animals immediately. Keep them for tourist income until you have duplicates. Tourists provide passive cash that adds up over time.
✅ Rule: Only sell animals when you have 3+ of the same type.
Strategy #3: Complete Daily Quests
Daily quests reward free Rubies which can be used to buy better lassos. These quests are usually simple (catch X animals, earn X cash) and reset daily.
✅ Tip: Check quests first thing each day for easy rewards!
Strategy #4: Feed Your Animals
Buy food from the shop and feed your animals to make them grow. Larger animals generate more tourist income. This is especially effective with Epic and Legendary animals.
✅ Priority: Feed rare animals first for maximum ROI.
⚠️ Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Mistake #1: Selling Animals Too Early
New players often sell their first animals for quick cash, but this hurts long-term passive income. Keep animals for tourist revenue!
❌ Mistake #2: Wasting Rubies on Random Items
Rubies are precious! Save them for better Lassos, not cosmetics or temporary boosts. A good Lasso makes catching much easier.
❌ Mistake #3: Ignoring the Trust Meter
Many beginners hit too many obstacles and never fill the trust meter. Practice makes perfect - focus on timing your jumps!
❌ Mistake #4: Not Joining the Official Group
You MUST join the Raise Animals Studio Roblox group to redeem codes. Don't miss out on free Rubies and Cash!
❌ Mistake #5: Rushing to New Biomes
Master the Savannah first. Get a solid collection and income before moving to Ocean or other biomes. New biomes have harder animals.
✅ Your First Hour Checklist
🚀 Next Steps
Congratulations! You now know the basics of Raise Animals. Ready to take your game to the next level?