Chinstrap Penguin - New Species (1.14)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 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!
Interspecies Enrichment - Adds appropriate Interspecies Enrichment to create more dynamic habitats!
This animal is based off of the King Penguin, 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!
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):
- French (by Trigger)
- German (by Arne Greve / Dacki1990)
- Spanish (by Joherca)
- Korean (by Saito)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- Simple Chinese (b
Adds the Chinstrap Penguin as a new standalone species to Planet Zoo, the second modded penguin by Leaf. With 482 endorsements and 18,554 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more Antarctic wildlife. Last updated July 2024, it's a straightforward animal addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 482 endorsements.
- Over 18,000 downloads shows real demand.
- Fresh addition for zoo builders wanting more penguin variety.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one species added—no extra variants or behaviors described.
- Requires Planet Zoo version 1.14; may not work on older saves.
For Planet Zoo players who love building polar exhibits and want more penguin species beyond the default ones. If you're a completionist or enjoy modded animals, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for overhaul mods—this is purely a new animal.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is updated to version 1.14 before installing.
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually 'OVERRIDE' or 'Win64' depending on your setup).
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies like ACSE or other mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf
- Version
- 1.14.1
- Downloads
- 18,554
- Endorsements
- 482
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 4/8/2021
- Updated
- 7/6/2024
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