Great Spotted Kiwi - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #96 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod has been brought to you by Narwhaler!
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Huge thanks to Kapititherium for commissioning this mod! Now repurposed for the Great spotted kiwi!
• This mod adds the Great Spotted Kiwi (Apteryx haasti) to the game. The largest kiwi species, this bird is well differentiated from others for its alpine habitat and spotted body.
• Unlike the official kiwi, this species can swim!
• Unique models for adults and juvenile.
• Leucistic variant (15% chance).
• Functional research, zoopedia and UI.
• Functional education infoboard textures.
• Based on the North Island Brown Kiwi. Uses its enrichment items. Requires the Oceania Pack to work.
• English
• Spanish
• Russian (thanks to Tanooki_Leaf)
• Czech (thanks to Pavlis / Papyrus)
• Dutch (thanks to zoomaster1994)
• French (thanks to Golden. Klimt)
• German (thanks to Dacki1990)
• Simplified Chinese (thanks to A sir)
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 great spotted kiwi from New Zealand to Planet Zoo as a new species. A well-received animal mod with 251 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads, last updated in April 2026. For players wanting to expand their zoo with this iconic flightless bird.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 251 endorsements and 11,465 downloads
- Recently updated (April 2026) so it's likely compatible with current game version
- Fills a niche for kiwi enthusiasts and adds biodiversity to your zoo
⚠️ Cons
- Only one species added – if you're looking for a pack, this is just a single animal
- No details on animations or behaviors – might reuse existing rigs, which could feel less unique
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter animal lists or genetics
For Planet Zoo players who want to add a distinctive New Zealand bird to their exhibits. Great for builders focusing on Oceania-themed areas or completionists collecting all species. Skip if you prefer large content packs or need extensive custom animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually 'Win64' or 'OVLData') to ensure the game loads them properly.
- Check that your game version matches 1.20 to avoid crashes – update if needed.
- Use the in-game zoo management to find the kiwi in the animal list and place it in a suitable habitat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Narwhaler
- Version
- 1.20.1
- Downloads
- 11,465
- Endorsements
- 251
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 7/7/2022
- Updated
- 4/6/2026
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