Atlantic Blue Marlin - New Species (1.13)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #387 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 Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman, 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 Gnath)
- German (by Fera_spielt / Dacki1990)
- Italian (by Nawdol)
- Spanish (EmilioXH)
Adds the Atlantic Blue Marlin as a new species to Planet Zoo, offering a fresh aquatic addition for players seeking more marine life. With 98 endorsements and 5,414 downloads, it's a modestly popular mod that expands the game's biodiversity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 98 endorsements and over 5,400 downloads.
- Fills a niche for marine species in Planet Zoo, appealing to aquarium builders.
- Recently updated (June 2024), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Limited to one species, so it won't drastically change gameplay.
- No detailed feature list, so you'll need to test in-game to see the full scope.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter animal lists or zoopedia entries.
For Planet Zoo players who want to add a majestic pelagic fish to their aquatic exhibits. Perfect for zoo builders focused on marine life. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls or multiple new animals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually ~/Planet Zoo/win64/ovldata) to ensure the game loads it.
- Check if the mod requires the Aquatic Pack DLC, as some animal mods do.
- After installing, verify the new species appears in the zoo's animal list before building an exhibit.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and Buffzoo
- Version
- 1.13.2
- Downloads
- 5,414
- Endorsements
- 98
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 8/14/2021
- Updated
- 6/30/2024
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