Bat-Eared Fox - New Species (1.20)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Bring this tiny African fox into your zoo and dazzle your guests with its cheeky smile and giant ears.
Includes full Zoopedia, animal research, and full functionality in-game for male, female and juvenile.
Mod is available in:
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Dutch (by DutchieErik)
- German (by Dacki1990)
- Polish (by Vraaqul)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
Thank you to LeafProductions for coding this into a new species.
Thank you to Frazzle for updating to 1. 9 and ACSE.
Thank you to KannuPZ for updating to 1. 20
How do I use mods?
Download the file, unpack the file and place the folder into your Steam Library via: \steamapps\common\Planet Zoo\win64\ovldata
Can I translate your mod into another language?
Absolutely - I'd be most grateful if you did. You can reach out to me on the modding Discord.
Can I use your mod as a base to make my own mod?
Yes, but I'd appreciate you crediting me and linking back to my original.
Adds a Bat-eared Fox as a new species to Planet Zoo, bringing a charming new animal to your zoos. With 494 endorsements and 18,099 downloads, this compact mod is a popular choice for players seeking fresh wildlife. It was last updated in September 2025, ensuring compatibility with the current game version.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 494 endorsements and over 18k downloads—clearly a fan favorite.
- Fresh new species to add variety to your zoos, especially if you're into African animals.
- Recently updated, so it's likely compatible with the current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one animal added—if you're looking for a pack, this is just a single species.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their animal roster with a cute and unique species. If you're a builder or zoo enthusiast looking for fresh wildlife, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer larger content packs or need detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the 'OVERRIDE' folder within your Planet Zoo game directory (usually Documents/Planet Zoo).
- Make sure you have the latest game update (1.20) installed to avoid compatibility issues.
- If you're using other animal mods, check for conflicts—new species mods can sometimes clash with existing ones.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- bubblywums KannuPZ and LeafProductions
- Version
- 1.20.0
- Downloads
- 18,099
- Endorsements
- 494
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 4/28/2021
- Updated
- 9/17/2025
🔧 How to Install Planet Zoo Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
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