Japanese Serow - New Species (1.20)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #137 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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• This mod adds the Japanese Serow (Capricornis crispus) to the game. A unique bovid of the mountain forests from Japan, this species originally appeared in the first Zoo Tycoon, although erroneously based on the Siberian Musk Deer.
• Unique models for adult and juvenile.
• Functional research, zoopedia and UI.
• Functional education infoboard textures.
• Based on the Dall Sheep. Uses its enrichment items. Does not require the Arctic Pack to work.
• English
• Spanish
• French (thanks to Trigger)
• Portuguese (thanks to Masora157)
• Czech (thanks to Papyrus)
• German (thanks to Dacki1990)
• Simplified Chinese (thanks to frank zhou)
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 Japanese serow to Planet Zoo, a new animal species from Japan. This mod is for players seeking to expand their zoos with authentic wildlife. With 218 endorsements and nearly 10,000 downloads, it's a niche but popular addition for animal enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 218 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads.
- Fresh addition for players tired of the base game roster.
- Simple install—just drop the files in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on animations or behaviors—might feel like a reskin.
- Only one species, so don't expect a pack of new animals.
- Potential conflicts with other animal mods if they edit the same files.
For Planet Zoo players who want to add a unique, real-world animal to their zoos. If you're a completionist collecting all species, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is purely a new animal.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is updated to version 1.20 to avoid compatibility issues.
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually 'OVERRIDE' or 'Win64') to ensure it loads properly.
- If you use other animal mods, check for file conflicts to prevent crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Narwhaler
- Version
- 1.20.1
- Downloads
- 9,891
- Endorsements
- 218
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 2/1/2022
- Updated
- 12/3/2025
🔧 How to Install Planet Zoo Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Planet Zoo →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
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