Indian Star Tortoise - New Species (1.13)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #145 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!
This animal is based off of the Galapagos Giant Tortoise, 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):
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Dutch (by DutchieErik)
- French (by Tangara140)
- German (by Dacki1990)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- Spanish (by thePREDATOR)
If this is your first time installing mods, please check out this Ins
Adds the Indian Star Tortoise as a new species to Planet Zoo, allowing players to exhibit this slow-moving reptile in their zoos. A simple, focused addition for players wanting more biodiversity, with 197 endorsements and regular updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 197 endorsements
- Nearly 10,000 downloads show real demand
- Fresh addition for biodiversity-focused zoo builders
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed info on model quality or animations
- Potential compatibility issues with other animal mods
- Limited to one species—no extras like new foliage or enrichment items
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their reptile collection with a unique, slow-paced species. Perfect for building authentic Indian-themed habitats. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is purely a new animal.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the tortoise in a warm, dry habitat with sandy substrate to mimic its natural environment.
- Check that your game version is 1.13 or later to avoid compatibility issues.
- Use the in-game zoo map to plan a dedicated Indian section to showcase the tortoise alongside other species.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and MegaGamingRex
- Version
- 1.13.1
- Downloads
- 9,678
- Endorsements
- 197
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 1/15/2022
- Updated
- 7/27/2024
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