Elon Musk’s SpaceX Zoo: Animals on Mars by 2030
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Zoo: Animals on Mars by 2030
Elon Musk’s wildest vision yet leaked from a SpaceX pitch deck: a Martian zoo stocked with Earth’s toughest critters, from tardigrades to grizzly bears. The plan, dubbed “Ark 2.0,” aims to test how life adapts to Mars’ brutal conditions, paving the way for human settlers. Musk reportedly quipped, “If bears can hack it, so can we,” during a closed-door meeting with biologists.
The zoo would launch aboard a custom Starship, fitted with Tesla’s climate tech to mimic Earth habitats in transit. Once on Mars, AI drones—powered by the same brains as Tesla’s Optimus robot—would tend to the animals in domed enclosures. Early experiments suggest goats and camels thrive on simulated Martian soil, but the real test is surviving the thin air and cosmic rays.
Animal rights groups are livid, calling it a “cruel circus,” while X fans cheer Musk’s audacity with #MarsZoo memes. Success could mean livestock for Martian pioneers—or a bizarre tourist trap for space travelers. Either way, Musk’s betting big that his red planet will roar with life, one paw at a time.
