Terraria Zoologist NPC Guide: How to Invite, Items Sold, & More

Different NPCs fill the world of Terraria with color and make it more alive. The Zoologist, in particular, brushes her mane as she provides valuable items to players, especially those who don’t mind parting with some coins in exchange for items. Although a cursed lycanthrope, she has a passion for all things wild. With that, find out how to invite the Zoologist NPC into your Terraria town as you continue reading this guide.

How to Invite the Zoologist in Terraria?

Introduced in Patch 1.4.0.1, the Zoologist NPC will only move to your town or village if the following conditions are met:

• The Bestiary has at least 54 entries, and
• An empty, movable house exists

Note: A movable house consists of a light source, a comfort item, and a piece of furniture with a flat surface. The space should also be at least 3 tiles wide and 10 tiles high (excluding the ceiling, floor, and walls). Like other NPCs in Terraria, it’s possible to place the Zoologist in Shimmer. Doing so will change her appearance, but this alteration won’t affect her stats or sold items.

What Items Does the Zoologist Sell in Terraria?

Remember, various factors affect the prices of the items the Zoologist sells. One element is the NPC’s happiness, which is a hidden mechanic based on whether she likes her neighbors or not. With that, the Zoologist loves to be near the Witch Doctor and likes to have the Princess and the Golfer NPCs nearby. However, she dislikes the Angler and even hates the Arms Dealer. Players can also wear specific accessories to reduce costs when buying items from the Zoologist in Terraria. Some notable examples include the Discount Card and Greedy Ring.

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• Squirrel Hook: 2x Gold Coin
• The Werewolf: 1x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a full moon is out)
• Leather Whip: 10x Gold Coin
• Mollusk Whistle: 20x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 135 entries)
• Critter Shampoo: 10x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 162 entries)
• Dog Ears: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a full or waning gibbous moon is out)
• Dog Tail: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a full or waning gibbous moon is out)
• Fox Ears: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a third quarter or waning crescent moon is out)
• Fox Tail: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a third quarter or waning crescent moon is out)
• Lizard Ears: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a new or waxing crescent moon is out)
• Lizard Tail: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a new or waxing crescent moon is out)
• Bunny Ears: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a first quarter or waxing gibbous moon is out)
• Bunny Tail: 3x Gold Coin (only available at night and if a first quarter or waxing gibbous moon is out)
• Full Moon Squeaky Toy: 30x Gold Coin (only available in Hardmode and during a Blood Moon)
• Mud Bud: 50x Gold Coin (unlocks after defeating Plantera)
• Cat License: 5x Gold Coin (only appears if the Town Cat hasn’t spawned)
• Dog License: 5x Gold Coin (only appears when the Bestiary has at least 135 entries and if the Town Dog hasn’t spawned)
• Bunny License: 5x Gold Coin (only appears when the Bestiary has at least 243 entries and if the Town Bunny hasn’t spawned)
• Koi Kite: 2x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 54 entries)
• Crawltipede Kite: 2x Gold Coin (unlocks after defeating the Solar Pillar)
• Universal Pylon: 1x Platinum Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 540 entries)
• Any Pylon: 10x Gold Coin (only appears when the Zoologist is sufficiently happy)
• Dusty Rawhide Saddle: 25x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 162 entries)
• Royal Gilded Saddle: 25x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 162 entries)
• Black Studded Saddle: 25x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 162 entries)
• Sakura Sapling: 1x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 162 entries)
• Yellow Willow Sapling: 1x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 162 entries)
• Rabbit Perch: 15x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 162 entries)
• Jousting Lance: 6x Gold Coin (only available in Hardmode)
• Fairy Glowstick: 75x Copper Coin (only appears after registering the three Fairies in the Bestiary)
• World Globe: 3x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 270 entries)
• Moon Globe: 3x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 270 entries)
• Tree Globe: 3x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 270 entries)
• Lightning Carrot: 50x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 270 entries)
• Digging Molecart: 50x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 189 entries)
• Ball O' Fuse Wire: 50x Gold Coin (unlocks when the Bestiary has at least 378 entries)