GTA 6 Animals: Every Confirmed Species, Legendary Animals & Wildlife
GTA 6 has more than 170 animal species, Rockstar told Game Informer. That includes about 60 types of bird, more than 30 land mammals, and fish and reptiles across Leonida's cities, wetlands and ocean. Some animals are classed as Rare, Discoverable or Legendary, and you can study them as a collection. Rockstar hasn't named the Legendary animals yet.
Last checked: 6 November 2026. Details come from Rockstar's interviews and official footage. We'll add locations once the game is out on 19 November.
GTA 6 wildlife at a glance
| What's known | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of species | More than 170 | Rockstar, via Game Informer |
| Birds | About 60 types | Game Informer |
| Land mammals | More than 30 | Game Informer |
| Rarity system | Rare, Discoverable and Legendary animals | Game Informer |
| Collecting | Study animals "as a collection sort of thing" | Rob Nelson, Rockstar North (IGN) |
| Zoo | Yes | Game Informer |
| Pets | Dogs you can pet | Game Informer |
| Fishing | Yes, shown in gameplay | Extended Look |
| Hunting | Hunters and poachers shown; system not explained | Official screenshots |
Every animal confirmed so far
Rockstar hasn't published a full list. These are the animals it has named or shown:
Native Florida-style wildlife
- Alligators, the signature animal of the wetlands
- Flamingos
- Manatees
- Pelicans
- Panthers and deer: a Rockstar website image shows a panther hunting a deer, as PC Gamer noted
- Whales, turtles and jellyfish in the sea
Invasive species
Rockstar has leaned into Florida's real invasive wildlife, according to Game Informer's cover story as reported by Notebookcheck:
- Rhesus macaques (monkeys): Florida has had wild macaques since the 1930s
- Green iguanas
- Cane toads
- Feral cats
Pets and city animals
- Dogs, which you can pet
- Cats, which appear in Trailer 2
Game Informer also reported that some species are new to Rockstar's games. Rockstar hasn't said which.
More animals spotted in official footage
Aftermath's running list, drawing on IGN's frame-by-frame spotting, adds these animals seen in Rockstar's videos and screenshots. They're sightings, not a Rockstar list:
| Group | Animals spotted |
|---|---|
| Mammals | Armadillos, beavers, bobcats, cougars, boars, raccoons, otters, squirrels, dolphins |
| Birds | Spoonbills, cranes, storks, eagles, ducks, woodpeckers, seagulls, pigeons |
| Reptiles and amphibians | Snakes, plus the alligators, iguanas and cane toads above |
| Sea life | Sharks, eels and fish |
Rare, Discoverable and Legendary animals
Game Informer's cover story says certain animals are classed as Rare, Discoverable or Legendary, and can be tracked. If you've played Red Dead Redemption 2, that'll sound familiar: it had legendary animals to hunt down across its map.
What we don't know yet:
- Which animals are Legendary
- Where they live
- Whether you photograph them, study them or hunt them
- Whether there's a reward for finding them all
We'll fill this in after launch. If you're chasing 100% completion in GTA 6, expect the animal collection to be part of it, though Rockstar hasn't confirmed that.
Is there an animal compendium in GTA 6?
It looks that way. In the opening of the Extended Look, Jason walks up to a dog and holding the aim button brings up three options: Scold, Pet and Study, as Shacknews noted. Rockstar North's Rob Nelson then told IGN: "You can study animals as a collection sort of thing."
Red Dead Redemption 2 had a full compendium you filled in by studying, tracking and photographing animals. GTA 6's Study option and collection suggest something similar, but Rockstar hasn't called it a compendium or shown the menu.
Studying animals and the collection
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson told IGN: "You can study animals as a collection sort of thing." Notebookcheck's summary of Game Informer's report describes an in-game list that fills up as you observe species.
Rockstar's tech for animals builds on Red Dead Redemption 2, with new hair and fur systems and effects like iridescence, bioluminescence and translucency, according to the same reports. Red Dead Redemption 2 had around 200 species, so GTA 6's 170 or more is close behind.
Where to find wildlife in Leonida
Rockstar's Michael Kane told Game Informer: "Florida has a diverse animal ecosystem that we wanted to faithfully include across the different biomes in Leonida." Based on official footage and screenshots:
| Region | Wildlife to expect |
|---|---|
| Grassrivers | Alligators, wading birds and poachers |
| Leonida Keys and the ocean | Whales, turtles, jellyfish, fish |
| Mount Kalaga | Deer, panthers and hunters |
| Vice City | Feral cats, dogs, pelicans, iguanas |
The regional mix is our reading of the footage and Florida's real wildlife, not a Rockstar list. Our GTA 6 map explained guide covers each region.
Hunting and fishing in GTA 6
Fishing is confirmed. It's one of the activities shown in the Extended Look, alongside kayaking and scuba diving.
Hunting hasn't been explained as a system. Official screenshots show a hunter with a bolt-action rifle in Mount Kalaga and poachers in Grassrivers, and Dexerto reports wildlife is meant to be hunted as in Red Dead Redemption 2. Until Rockstar describes it, treat hunting as likely, not confirmed. See the hunting rifles spotted so far in our GTA 6 weapons list.
GTA 6 animals vs Red Dead Redemption 2
| GTA 6 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Species | More than 170 | Around 200 |
| Rarity | Rare, Discoverable, Legendary | Legendary animals and perfect pelts |
| Collecting | Study animals as a collection | Compendium |
| Hunting | Hunters shown; system not explained | Core activity |
| Setting | Florida-style cities, swamps and sea | Frontier wilderness |
GTA 6 is a crime game first, so wildlife is likely to be a side activity rather than the core loop it was in Red Dead. That's our reading.
Animals and the weather
Leonida also has localised weather and occasional hurricanes, Game Informer reported. Rockstar hasn't said how storms affect wildlife.
GTA 6 animals FAQ
How many animals are in GTA 6?
More than 170 species, according to Rockstar's interview with Game Informer.
Are there legendary animals in GTA 6?
Yes. Some animals are classed as Legendary, alongside Rare and Discoverable ones. Rockstar hasn't named them.
Are there alligators in GTA 6?
Yes. Alligators are one of the confirmed native species, most likely in the Grassrivers wetlands.
Can you have a pet in GTA 6?
You can pet dogs, according to Game Informer. Owning a pet hasn't been confirmed.
Can you hunt in GTA 6?
Hunters and hunting rifles appear in official screenshots, but Rockstar hasn't explained a hunting system yet.
Is there a zoo in GTA 6?
Yes. Game Informer reported you can visit a zoo.
For everything else you can do in Leonida, see GTA 6 gameplay, and plan the story with our GTA 6 Story Guide.
Sources
- Dexerto: GTA 6 will feature over 170 different animals, including legendary ones (Game Informer cover story, 29 September 2026)
- Notebookcheck: GTA 6 adds wild monkeys to a roster of more than 170 animal species (5 October 2026)
- Forbes: GTA 6's map is about twice the size of GTA 5, with hurricanes and 170 animal species (6 October 2026)
- IGN via Yahoo Tech: GTA 6, The Big Interview with Rockstar North's Rob Nelson (7 October 2026)
- Game Informer: Grand Theft Auto VI trailer provides lengthy first look at gameplay (27 August 2026)
- PC Gamer: The details and takeaways you might've missed in the new GTA 6 trailer (6 May 2025)
- Shacknews: GTA 6 will let you study animals like RDR2 (28 August 2026)
- Aftermath: Every animal in GTA 6 so far (updated 5 October 2026)
- Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI, Only in Leonida
