Beluga Whale - New Species (1.14)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 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):
- Dutch (by zoomaster1994)
- German (by Dacki1990)
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Italian (by Nawdol)
- French (by DGX)
- Spanish (by the_PRËDĀT0R)
Adds the Beluga Whale, known as the Canary of the Sea, as a new species to Planet Zoo. A community favorite with 375 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads, this mod brings a highly requested marine mammal to your zoos. Ideal for players seeking new aquatic life and conservation-focused exhibits.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 375 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads – clearly a hit.
- Adds a beloved marine mammal that's been highly requested by the Planet Zoo community.
- Created by a known team (Leaf, Buffzoo, Jen) – likely polished and well-integrated.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated June 2025 – may not be compatible with future game patches.
- Requires the base game and possibly DLCs – check compatibility before installing.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their aquatic exhibits with a charismatic and vocal whale. Perfect for conservationists and builders looking to add a unique species. Skip if you prefer only official content or don't have the necessary DLCs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the correct Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods).
- Ensure you have the latest game version and any required DLCs to avoid crashes.
- Check the mod's page for any additional installation instructions or dependencies.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and Buffzoo and Jen
- Version
- 1.14.4
- Downloads
- 19,952
- Endorsements
- 375
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 6/27/2021
- Updated
- 6/16/2025
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