Heartopia Wild Animals & Trough Locations
Quick Reference
Wild animals live in fixed regions and eat at outdoor troughs. Unlock Animal Care through story + D.G. progress, then feed favorites to raise bond and earn gifts. After you discover a trough once, track it from the Animals app on your watch and drop a map marker.
Looking for farm animals? See the Animal Favorites guide.
How to Unlock Animal Care
- Progress the main story and raise your D.G. Membership level.
- Meet Annie in town to unlock the Animal Care section of your Town Guide.
- Complete the first trough quest (usually the Sika Deer in the forest) to start tracking animals.
Tracking Tip
After you discover a trough, open the Animals app on your watch to set navigation markers. Drop a manual map marker so you can return fast each day.
Wild Animal Trough Locations
Each animal group stays in one region. There are currently eight wild animal families: alpaca, bunny, capybara, ferret, fox, panda, sea otter, and sika deer.
Use these landmark notes to find the trough the first time.
| Animal | Region | Where to Look |
|---|---|---|
| 🐼 Panda | Forest (Jump Puzzle) | South side of the Jump Puzzle area; look for a small bamboo pile just off the path. |
| 🐹 Capybara | Onsen Mountain | Near the top trail west of Crater Lake, close to the mountain ridge. |
| 🐰 Wild Bunny | Suburbs / Western Town | East of the Western Town Suburbs Bus Stop, along the path toward town (near Plot 2). |
| 🦊 Fox | Flower Field | From Windmill Flower Fields Bus Stop, head south toward the windmill hill; trough sits near the base of the slope. |
| 🦦 Sea Otter | Fishing Village Harbor | On a rock just south of the village piers, near the blue boat seating area. |
| 🦡 Ferret | Flower Field (Windmill Ridge) | Look above Rosy River near the windmill ridge benches; the trough is a stump beside the trail. |
| 🦌 Sika Deer | Forest | North of the Forest Bus Stop near the lakeshore; the trough sits on a small rise by the path. |
| 🦙 Alpaca | Flower Field / Purple Light Beach | By the bridge connecting Purple Light Beach to the lighthouse, close to the big yellow duck landmark. |
Favorite Foods & Weather (Community Reports)
Favorite foods can change with updates. Check the Animals app for the most current list; these are the most commonly reported favorites and weather bonuses.
| Animal | Common Favorite Foods | Weather Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 🐼 Panda | Bamboo, Apples, Corn | Wet |
| 🐹 Capybara | Strawberries, Grapes, Raspberries | Wet |
| 🐰 Wild Bunny | Carrots, Weeds, Strawberries | Sunny |
| 🦊 Fox | European Perch, Largemouth Bass | Sunny |
| 🦦 Sea Otter | Common Shrimp, Oriental Shrimp | Wet |
| 🦡 Ferret | Sea Bass, Goby, Eggs | Wet |
| 🦌 Sika Deer | Lettuce, House Salad, Branches | Sunny |
| 🦙 Alpaca | Blueberry, Pineapple, Wheat | Sunny |
Bond Rewards & Interactions
Feeding troughs builds bond with each animal family. Higher bond unlocks:
- More visits: Animals appear at troughs more often.
- Better interactions: Higher success chance for petting and mini-games like hide-and-seek.
- Gift drops: Increased chance of gifts left at the trough.
- Unique furniture: Animal families can reward themed furniture items.
Frequently Asked Questions
After meeting Annie, Animal Care appears inside your Town Guide. The Animals app on your watch also lets you track troughs once discovered.
Daily feeding is the fastest way to raise bond, but you can still progress at a slower pace if you miss a day.
Feeding works in any weather. Some community guides report faster bonding in sunny or wet weather for certain animals.