Ecuadorian Squirrel Monkey - New Species (1.16)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 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!
Viewing Dome Interactions - Adds the ability for these animals to interact with the new dome items!
This animal is based off of the Colombian White-Faced Capuchin Monkey, 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):
Adds the Ecuadorian Squirrel Monkey as a new species for Planet Zoo, giving players a fresh New-World primate to exhibit. With 509 endorsements and over 20,000 downloads, this compact mod is a popular choice for zoo builders seeking more animal variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing (509 endorsements) shows it's a trusted addition.
- Over 20k downloads means plenty of players are using it without major issues.
- Simple concept—just adds a new monkey—so it's easy to slot into any zoo.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in July 2024—might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their primate collection with a lesser-known species. Perfect for zoo builders who enjoy realistic animal variety and don't mind a bit of DIY installation. Skip if you're looking for overhaul mods or need detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any hidden requirements or load order notes—since the description is sparse, browse the comments for player tips.
- Make sure your game is updated to a version compatible with the mod's July 2024 update, or you might run into crashes.
- If you use other animal mods, test this one in a separate save first to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf
- Version
- 1.16.1
- Downloads
- 20,671
- Endorsements
- 509
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 3/12/2021
- Updated
- 7/7/2024
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