California Quail - New Species (1.20)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #138 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 ronmayron and Frazzle to let me use their code from the old California quail mod for mine!
• This mod adds the California quail (Callipepla californica) to the game. A small ground-dwelling bird known for its cute little black crest, it is also the state bird of California!
• Unique models for male, female and juvenile.
• Functional research, zoopedia and UI.
• Functional education infoboard textures.
• Based on the Indian Peafowl. Uses its enrichment items.
• English
• Spanish
• French (thanks to Trigger)
• Portuguese (thanks to Masora157)
• Simplified Chinese (thanks to A sir)
• German (thanks to Fera_spielt / Dacki1990)
• 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 a new California quail species to Planet Zoo, featuring a renewed model of this cute bird from the southwestern coast of North America. With 189 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting more avian variety in their zoos.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 189 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads
- Adds a charming new bird species for zoo variety
- Simple cosmetic addition that fits seamlessly into the game
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species, so limited scope for those wanting a larger animal pack
- No gameplay changes, purely cosmetic addition
- Potential compatibility risk with other mods that alter bird species or animal lists
For Planet Zoo players who enjoy adding new animal species to their zoos, especially those who appreciate North American wildlife. If you're looking for a cute, low-effort addition to your aviary, this is for you. Skip if you want gameplay mechanics or a larger pack of animals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods) to ensure it loads correctly.
- Check that your game version matches the mod's version (1.20) to avoid compatibility issues.
- Use the in-game zoo management to place the quail in a suitable habitat with proper terrain and foliage.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Narwhaler ronmayron and Frazzle
- Version
- 1.20.1
- Downloads
- 9,883
- Endorsements
- 189
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 1/20/2023
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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