Japanese Red Fox - New Species (1.16)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 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!
Extra Morphs - A splash of color! Adds a bunch of new morphs to give those animals a bit more color! (5+ Included)
Viewing Dome Interactions - Adds the ability for these animals to interact with the new dome items!
Sniffing Mechanics - Adds a new way for an animal to explore it's habitat by sniffing new items in habitats!
This animal is based off of the Red Fox, 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![/siz
Adds the Japanese Red Fox as a new species to Planet Zoo, complete with its own model and behaviors. With 442 endorsements and 18,492 downloads, this mod is a popular choice for players seeking more animal variety. Last updated in December 2024, it remains a recent addition to the game's modding scene.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 442 endorsements—players clearly love having this fox in their zoos.
- Solid download count (18,492) shows it's a go-to for animal variety seekers.
- Recently updated (December 2024), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is minimal—no details on whether it includes custom animations, enrichment items, or habitat requirements.
- Only one species added; if you're looking for a pack, this is a single addition.
- No mention of compatibility with other mods or DLC, so you might need to test it with your existing setup.
For Planet Zoo players who want to diversify their exhibits with a new, realistic animal. If you're a builder looking for unique species to fill your zoos, this is a straightforward addition. Skip if you're after major gameplay overhauls—this is purely a new species mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods) and enable mods in the game settings.
- Check the in-game animal list after installation to find the Japanese Red Fox in the appropriate habitat category.
- If you use other animal mods, load order might matter—test with a new sandbox zoo first to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf
- Version
- 1.16.0
- Downloads
- 18,492
- Endorsements
- 442
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 7/30/2021
- Updated
- 12/11/2024
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