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What Animal Care does
Animal information, product yield.
Full guide: animals.
Animal Care skill
Animal Care is a farming skill in Project Zomboid, new in Build 42. Animal information, product yield. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Water animals, collect eggs, milk, shear.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP for this level | 75 | 150 | 300 | 750 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 9,000 |
The table shows the XP each level costs for a normal skill. See skills for multipliers.
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Skill books
| Volume | Levels | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vol 1 | 1 to 2 | A Tale of St. Francis |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | Animal Welfare Basics |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | How Animals Think: A Helpful Guide |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | The Wants and Needs of Diverse Fauna |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Wilds Tamed: An In-Depth Comparative |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
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Quick answers
What does Animal Care do in Project Zomboid?
Animal information, product yield.
How do you level Animal Care fast?
Water animals, collect eggs, milk, shear.
Are there skill books for Animal Care?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "A Tale of St. Francis".
Figures come from our own skills table, which lists its sources. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.