Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin - New Species (1.12)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #229 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 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):
- Spanish (by thePREDATOR)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Dutch (by DutchieErik)
- French (by Pierre)
Adds the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin as a new species to Planet Zoo, created by Leaf, NicholasLionRider, and Squatch. With 172 endorsements and 7,725 downloads, this mod is a popular choice for players seeking new animal variety. Last updated in July 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 172 endorsements and over 7.7k downloads.
- Adds a fresh, real-world species to your zoo, perfect for conservation-themed exhibits.
- Active development as of July 2024, so it's likely compatible with recent game updates.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species—if you're looking for a big animal pack, this is a small drop.
- No detailed feature list, so you'll have to test in-game to see if it includes custom behaviors or just a reskin.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter animal lists or genetics—test with your mod setup.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their animal roster with a real-world primate, especially those building South American habitats. If you're a completionist collecting all species, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer major overhauls or new mechanics—this is purely a species addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods).
- After installing, restart the game and check the animal list for the tamarin—if it doesn't appear, verify the mod is enabled in the game's mod manager.
- When building a habitat, mimic the tamarin's natural environment (tropical forest) to keep them happy.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and NicholasLionRider and Squatch
- Version
- 1.12.1
- Downloads
- 7,725
- Endorsements
- 172
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 2/7/2022
- Updated
- 7/25/2024
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