Town NPC
Zoologist happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Zoologist is happiest in the Forest next to the Golfer, the Witch Doctor and the Princess: price 0.75×. Neighbours it likes: the Witch Doctor and Golfer. It dislikes the Desert; hates living near the Arms Dealer. Unlock: Arrives once 10% of the Bestiary is filled. As a vendor it sells the pylon of the biome you stand in once another NPC lives nearby.
Best spot: 0.75×
Zoologist preferences
Likes
Forest
Witch Doctor (loves)
Golfer
Dislikes
Desert
Arms Dealer (hates)
Angler
| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Forest | Desert |
| Neighbours | Witch Doctor, Golfer | Arms Dealer, Angler |
Other NPCs that like the Zoologist: Guide, Golfer and Party Girl.
Other NPCs that dislike the Zoologist: Nurse and Cyborg.
Price in each biome
With the Golfer, Witch Doctor and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
| Forest | 0.75× |
| Desert | 0.82× |
 Snow | 0.78× |
 Jungle | 0.78× |
 Ocean | 0.78× |
 Hallow | 0.78× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.78× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.78× |
How to get the Zoologist
Arrives once 10% of the Bestiary is filled.
What the Zoologist does
Sells pets, mounts and critter items that unlock as your Bestiary grows.
Try the Zoologist in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Zoologist on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Zoologist?
Arrives once 10% of the Bestiary is filled.
Where should the Zoologist live?
In the Forest, next to the Golfer, Witch Doctor and Princess, for a 0.75× price.
Who does the Zoologist hate?
Arms Dealer. It dislikes Angler.
Does the Zoologist sell a pylon?
Yes: the pylon of the biome you stand in, once another NPC lives nearby (1.4.5 removed the happiness requirement).