Arctic Hare - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #161 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod has been brought to you by Narwhaler!
Don't forget to visit my profile for more animal mods and leave a comment if you liked it! ;)
Thank lord the quokka is a godsend part 2.
• This mod adds the Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) to the game. One of the largest hares, this mammal inhabits the arctic region of North America, its coat changes remarkably depending on the season.
• Unique models for male and juvenile.
• Variants (20% each): Summer coat, Grey coat and Molting.
• Functional research, zoopedia and UI.
• Functional education infoboard textures.
• Based on the Quokka. Uses its enrichment items. Does not require the Oceania pack to work.
• English
• Spanish
• Russian (thanks to Tanooki_Leaf)
• German (thanks to Dacki1990)
• Czech (thanks to Papyrus)
• Simplified Chinese (thanks to A sir)
• Dutch (thanks to DutchieErik)
• French (thanks to Pierre)
• Portuguese (thanks to Masora157)
• Italian (thanks to Nawdol)
• Japanese (thanks to Baketsu_san)
This mod requires ACSE to work. Make sure you have it installed beforehand!
To install this mod, simply extract the zip and place the extracted folder in the ovldata folder of the game.
Enjoy the mod. Cheers!
Adds the Arctic hare as a new species to Planet Zoo, bringing a chilly addition to your zoos. With 176 endorsements and 9,068 downloads, this mod is a popular choice for players seeking new animal variety. Last updated December 2025, it's a straightforward species addition for Planet Zoo enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 176 endorsements.
- Over 9,000 downloads shows real demand.
- Fresh update from December 2025.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species, so don't expect a bundle.
- No details on habitat needs or behaviors, so you'll have to discover in-game.
- Compatibility with other animal mods is unverified.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their animal roster with a new arctic species. If you're a completionist or love building tundra exhibits, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is purely an animal addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods).
- Make sure to enable mods in the game settings before loading your zoo.
- Check the in-game zoo management menu to find the Arctic hare in the animal list.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Narwhaler
- Version
- 1.20.1
- Downloads
- 9,068
- Endorsements
- 176
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 10/11/2023
- Updated
- 12/28/2025
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