Amazon River Dolphin - New Species (1.13)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #164 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Thank you for taking the time to check out my mods for Planet Zoo! My name is Leaf, and I'm so thankful that you chose to use one of my animals or one of my mods for your Planet Zoo experience!
I've been a long-time Zoo Tycoon Player and Modder, and I'm so thankful I've been able to bring it to Planet Zoo. If you like the work that I do, be sure to check out my channel by clicking the banner above, and consider endorsing my mods that you enjoy! I hope you have lots of fun with my mods, and I hope you have a great day!
The mod you are downloading currently features:
New Species Coding - Boost your basegame roster with this additional animal!
Juvenile Scaling - As babies are born, they will scale with age until they mature.
Full Zoopedia - Genuine and well-developed information goes into perfectly fulfilling animal knowledge in the Zoopedia.
Education Boards - Specifically developed for education of guests, with beautiful shots of the animal!
This animal is based off of the Giant Otter, and will only use the enrichment and habitat items originally designed for it.
This mod requires ACSE.
ACSE is a tool for modders to add more special features to mods that we couldn't add without it. You install it exactly the same way as other mods by unpacking the file and placing the folder into your Steam Library via: \steamapps\common\Planet Zoo\win64\ovldata
If you like this mod and my other content, please consider taking a look at my Ko-Fi! This is the best way to commission animals or support me directly, as well as contributing to stretch goals for future mods!
Checkout Buffzoo's Ko-Fi too! He does a superb job with every fish mod out there, and deserves all the love in the world!
If you are interested in translating this mod into another language, please join the Modding Discord and find your way to the "PZ - Translations" Channel. Contact BongoHardwood to get set up with a translator role!
Languages now available (Thanks to Masora157 & Dacki1990):
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Dutch (by DutchieErik)
- French (by Pierre)
- German (by Arne Greve / Dacki1990)
- Polish (by Wilczyca57)
- Italian (by Nawdol)
Adds the Amazon River Dolphin as a new species to Planet Zoo, offering a fresh aquatic exhibit animal. With 216 endorsements and 9,053 downloads, it's a moderately popular addition for players seeking more biodiversity. Last updated June 2024, it remains a niche but appreciated content mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 216 endorsements.
- Over 9,000 downloads show real interest.
- Fills a gap for aquatic species in Planet Zoo.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species, so it's a small content drop.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter aquatic animals.
- No mention of custom animations or behaviors, so it might reuse existing rigs.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their aquatic exhibits with a unique real-world species. If you're looking for a quick, easy addition to your zoo, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want major gameplay overhauls or extensive new mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in the 'OVERRIDE' folder within Planet Zoo's game directory.
- Ensure your game version matches 1.13 to avoid crashes.
- Check the mod's page for any required DLC or updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and Buffzoo
- Version
- 1.13.2
- Downloads
- 9,053
- Endorsements
- 216
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 6/14/2021
- Updated
- 6/29/2024
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