African Lion Remaster and New Variants (1.15)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 182 Animals - Modified mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Changes the West African Lions to a more realistic look that resembles the more classical African Lion often seen in zoos. For that reason the Animal Rename mod that changes West African Lion to simply African lion is recommended, as this mod is not intended to represent the West African Lion population only.
Specifically changed the facial structure, in particular the mane and texture detail for the male lion to be more realistic and less cartoony. Also includes new models and textures for cubs and lioness.
December 4th Update: Improved visuals and New Variants
Now with better textures, models and brand new variants to enjoy, this update adds 2 mane variants (Light Mane and Black Mane), aswell as 2 variants based on specific African Lion populations, being Katanga (Blonde Mane) and Transvaal (Cream coat with Sandy Mane), ideally these 2 would have different mane shapes, but long fur is not something that works properly in Planet Zoo, and model variants are not possible.
Credits
• juliolcb: base skin textures.
• Tosca: further model edits.
• NicholasLionRider: skin texture edits.
• Lgcfm: dark mane skin texture.
• Gabboi: final model edits, final textures, variants and UI.
• Narwhaler: coding.
• GiornoPizza: localisation coding.
Variant translations:
• English: GiornoPizza
• Spanish: Gabboi
• Italian: Havok1199
• Portuguese: Masora157
• German: Fera_spielt
• French: Gnath
• Russian: Tanooki_Leaf
• Polish: evil
Installation
To install this remaster extract and place the folder in ovldata like a New Species mod, no file replacement or backups needed! Requires ACSE.
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This mod overhauls the West African Lions in Planet Zoo, giving them a more realistic and less stylized appearance that matches the classic African lion. It also introduces 4 new variants, adding visual diversity. With over 1,000 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more authentic look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,040 endorsements and 42,988 downloads
- Active development—last updated November 2024
- Simple, focused overhaul that delivers on its promise
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects West African Lions—other lion subspecies unchanged
- May conflict with other lion reskins or mods altering animal models
For Planet Zoo players who want a more realistic look for their West African lions and enjoy adding variety with new variants. If you're a builder or sandbox player focused on visual authenticity, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer stylized animals or don't use West African lions in your zoos.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the 'ovldata' folder within your Planet Zoo installation directory.
- Make sure to enable mods in the game settings before launching.
- If you have other lion mods, install this one last to avoid overwriting conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Havok1199 - Tosca - Gabboi - Narwhaler
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 42,988
- Endorsements
- 1,040
- Category
- Animals - Modified
- Created
- 4/20/2020
- Updated
- 11/4/2024
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