Black and Rufous Elephant Shrew - New Species (1.16)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #264 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Includes full Zoopedia, animal research, and full functionality in-game for male, female and juvenile.
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[]This mod REQUIRES ACSE to be installed. Game WILL crash without it.
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]Juveniles visually grow larger as they get older. - This mod supports functional education boards.
Thank you to Leaf for coding support.
Thank you to the translators. Now available in:
Czech - Papyrus
German - Arne Greve / Dacki1990
French - Trigger
Dutch - DutchieErik
Spanish - Emilio XH
Portuguese - Masora157
Simplified Chinese - ?
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
Why do I need 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
Can I request an animal for you to make?
Sorry - I don't take requests/suggestions! But if you'd like to commission me to make an animal for you, you can check out my Ko-fi page.
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 small and cute elephant shrew to Planet Zoo, a new species mod with 170 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads. For players wanting more biodiversity in their zoos, this compact mod delivers a charming addition without complex features.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 170 endorsements and 7k downloads
- Simple concept: adds a cute animal, no bloat
- Recently updated (Nov 2024), so likely works with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed feature list, so you're flying blind on specifics like animations or habitat needs
- Small mod, so don't expect deep mechanics or unique behaviors
- Potential compatibility risk with other animal mods that alter similar files
For Planet Zoo players who want to diversify their exhibits with a charming, low-maintenance new species. If you're a completionist collecting every animal, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for complex gameplay changes—this is purely an animal addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the game's mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods) to ensure proper loading.
- Check the in-game zoo management menu to confirm the new species appears in your animal list before building an exhibit.
- If you use other animal mods, test this one in a sandbox zoo first to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- bubblywums
- Version
- 1.16.1
- Downloads
- 7,112
- Endorsements
- 170
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 11/2/2021
- Updated
- 11/26/2024
🔧 How to Install Planet Zoo Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Planet Zoo →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Planet Zoo commands, item IDs, and more.
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