Bornean Bearded Pig - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #315 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! ;)
Huge thanks to Kapititherium for supporting the creation of this mod!
• This mod adds the Bornean Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus) to the game. Native to the jungles of Southeast Asia, mostly Borneo and Sumatra, the bearded pig stands out for its lush beard and its unique migratory habits.
• Unique models for male, female and juvenile.
• Albino variants (5% market chance).
• Functional research, zoopedia and UI.
• Functional education infoboard textures.
• Based on the Common Warthog. Uses its enrichment items.
• English
• Spanish
• French (thanks to Trigger)
• Chinese (thanks to Frank Zhou)
• Portuguese (thanks to Masora157)
• Dutch (thanks to DutchieErik)
• German (thanks to Fera_spielt / Dacki1990)
• Italian (thanks to MarkTo)
• Czech (thanks to Papyrus)
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 Bornean bearded pig as a new species to Planet Zoo. A cosmetic and educational addition for players seeking more biodiversity, with 152 endorsements and 6,258 downloads. Last updated December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 152 endorsements.
- Solid download count (6,258) shows real interest.
- Fills a niche for players wanting more real-world species.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is thin—no details on model quality or animations.
- Potential compatibility issues with other animal mods or game updates.
- Only one species added, so it's a small addition.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their zoos with real-world biodiversity. If you're a completionist or enjoy educational exhibits, this is a nice pick. 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 mod's description page for any specific installation notes or updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Narwhaler
- Version
- 1.20
- Downloads
- 6,258
- Endorsements
- 152
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 4/29/2022
- Updated
- 12/3/2025
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