How to Make a Zombie Pet in Minecraft

Last Updated: October 9, 2020

Most people don't like Minecraft Zombies, but some people want to keep them as pets. While you can't tame them, the possibility to have a Zombie is a pet exists, you just need to find one and capture it!

Steps

1
Find a Zombie. Wait for the night to come (or set the time if you have cheats enabled).
- Make sure your difficulty is not on peaceful.
- If you are in creative you can use a spawn egg.
2
Dig a two block deep hole, and lead the zombie to it until it falls in it.

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3
Give him shade. Make sure there is a block covering the zombie, or it will burn when it turns day.
4
Put fences around the hole so the Zombie has some space to roam.
- Make sure you have a roof over the Zombie's play area.
5
Dig a block next to the zombie's hole so he can hop out and roam freely, after the base is ready
- Enjoy your zombie pet!

Community Q&A

Question

What items do I put in my playpen?

John W.

Community Answer

Well, for starters, you could dig a hole and put a bed down, or give it a slime ball as a chew toy. You could even make a texture pack and turn beef into puppy chow.
Question

Why do I have to wait until night?

Community Answer

Because zombies only spawn at night. If a zombie is in light, it will burn.
Question

Am I supposed to be in survival or creative mode?

Everly Clark

Community Answer

You can be in any mode; however, in survival mode, you'll have to get all the materials needed.