Nihonzaru – Grow a Garden Wiki
Your complete wiki for the Nihonzaru pet in Grow a Garden. Find stats, abilities, and how to obtain this companion.
Nihonzaru
| Tier | Rare |
| Obtaining Method | Zen Egg |
| Hatch Chance | 31% |
| Hunger | 8,000 |
| Obtainable? | No |
Overview
The Nihonzaru is a Rare pet inspired by the Japanese Macaque, also known as the “Snow Monkey.” It can be obtained from the Zen Egg with a 31% hatch chance. Known for its peaceful nature, the Nihonzaru enjoys relaxing in Hot Springs when placed in the player’s garden.
Appearance
The Nihonzaru closely resembles its real-life counterpart, featuring light brown fur, a round face, and a calm, meditative expression. Its minimalistic and realistic design reflects the tranquil aesthetic of the Zen-themed pets.
Traits
- Bathe Time: If a Hot Spring exists in the player’s garden, the Nihonzaru will enter it to bathe and relax. While bathing, the Nihonzaru remains inactive and does not perform any other actions.
How to Obtain
- Players can obtain the Nihonzaru by hatching the Zen Egg with a 31% chance.
- It was originally available during the Zen update, but is no longer obtainable in current versions.
Nihonzaru Trivia & Fun Facts
- The name “Nihonzaru” literally translates to “Japanese Macaque”, a real species of monkey known for bathing in hot springs.
- Earlier versions of the game featured a bug where placing two Nihonzarus reduced other pets’ cooldowns.
- Each Nihonzaru requires its own Hot Spring; otherwise, only one will bathe while the others stay idle.
- In version v1771, its passive ability was removed, making it a purely aesthetic pet.
- Its former passive boosted other pets’ abilities slightly while bathing.