The Roblox game Grow a Garden just dropped its exciting Mega Safari Harvest update on November 8, 2025, bringing six incredible safari-themed pets to help players level up their gardening game. Each creature comes with unique passive abilities that’ll transform how you grow and harvest plants.
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All Roblox New Safari Pets: Quick Overview
| Pet Name | Tier | Global Milestone | Key Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Divine | 290B points | Advanced cooldown sharing + Safari Mutation |
| Crocodile | Mythic | 245B points | Boosts plant growth or pet XP for 30 seconds |
| Hippo | Legendary | 230B points | Grants 2x watermelon value + Monsoon mutation |
| Cape Buffalo | Rare | 195B points | 10-15% harvest duplication chance |
| Hyena | Uncommon | 165B points | XP multiplier per hyena placed |
| Gecko | Common | 130B points | Increases variant chance for Safari pets |
Top-Tier Pets That’ll Boost Your Garden
Lion (Divine Tier)
The king of the Safari Shop isn’t just for show. This magnificent creature features dual passive abilities: Lion Call shares advanced cooldowns across all pets, while King of the Safari triggers Safari Mutation based on how many Safari pets you’ve collected. It’s the ultimate late-game companion for serious gardeners.
Crocodile (Mythic Tier)
This sea-green predator randomly bites plants or pets every few minutes, granting either accelerated growth or bonus XP for 30 seconds. Strategic placement makes this one of the most versatile additions to any Roblox garden setup.
Hippo (Legendary Tier)
Watermelon farmers, rejoice! The Hippo occasionally generates watermelons with double value and a 30% seed recovery rate. Every 18 minutes, it mutates nearby fruits with the powerful Monsoon mutation—perfect for maximizing profits.
Budget-Friendly Options for New Players
Cape Buffalo (Rare Tier)
Unlock this brown-horned beauty early for consistent harvest duplication. With 10% duplication for regular plants and 15% for Safari variants, it pays for itself quickly.
Hyena (Uncommon Tier)
The more hyenas you place, the stronger they become! Each hyena gains additional XP per second for every other hyena in your plot—just remember to include at least one different pet to activate this synergy ability.
Gecko (Common Tier)
Don’t underestimate this starter pet. The light-green chameleon increases variant chances for all nearby Safari pets, making it essential for collectors hunting rare mutations.
How to Unlock Safari Pets
All six pets are available exclusively through the Safari Shop, but there’s a catch—the community must reach specific global milestones first. The Gecko unlocks earliest at 130B points, while the prestigious Lion requires a massive 290B community effort.
Players contribute to these milestones simply by playing, harvesting, and progressing through the game. Check the in-game tracker to see how close the community is to unlocking each tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I get multiple copies of the same Safari pet?
Yes! Once a pet unlocks in the Safari Shop through global milestones, you can purchase multiple copies. This is especially useful for pets like the Hyena, whose abilities stack when multiple are placed in your garden.
Q: Do Safari pets work with non-Safari plants?
Absolutely. While Safari pets receive bonus benefits when working with Safari plants (like the Cape Buffalo’s 15% duplication rate), most abilities function with regular plants too, making them valuable additions regardless of your garden composition.
