Holstein Friesian Cow - New Domestic Species (1.17)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 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!
Extra Morphs - A splash of color! Adds a bunch of new morphs to give those animals a bit more color! 5+ Included)
This animal is based off of the Wild Water Buffalo, 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):[/
This mod adds Holstein Friesian cows as a new domestic species to Planet Zoo, bringing a classic barnyard animal to the game. With 615 endorsements and over 22,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players looking to expand their zoos with familiar livestock. The mod was updated in February 2025, ensuring compatibility with the current game version.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 615 endorsements and 22k+ downloads—clearly a hit.
- Fresh update in Feb 2025 means it's likely compatible with the latest Planet Zoo patch.
- Adds a familiar, beloved barnyard animal that fits perfectly in farm-themed zoos.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one species added—if you want a full barnyard pack, this is just the start.
For Planet Zoo players who want to add realistic farm animals to their zoos, especially those building barnyard or countryside exhibits. If you're a completionist looking for new species, this is a solid addition. Skip if you're not into domestic animals or want more than just cows.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is updated to version 1.17 to avoid compatibility issues.
- Place the mod files in the correct Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods).
- Check the mod's page for any updates or patches before installing, as the author may have fixed bugs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and Monsoon
- Version
- 1.17.2
- Downloads
- 22,509
- Endorsements
- 615
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 3/28/2021
- Updated
- 2/1/2025
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