Malayan Rhinoceros Hornbill - New Species (1.20)

⭐ ⭐ (121 endorsements) 📥 6,469 downloads 📌 v1.20.1 📅 7/26/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By GreatCakeMods · Animals - New

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/17/2026 📅 Created: 7/26/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #305 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod



This mod adds the Rhinoceros Hornbill subspecies Malayan Rhinoceros Hornbill as a new species to planet zoo

This mod comes complete with the following:



  • []Unique custom model and hand-painted textures, no AI used for male, female and juvenile
    • []Complete custom UI and Zoopedia with info sourced from Wikipedia, ebird.net and Animalia. Bio
      • []Modified Behaviors and habitat preferences
        • []Interspecies enrichment with original and modded species
          • []Custom animations!
            • []Compatible with the more languages mod, adding Malay Names

            • Requires ACSE  and Eurasia Animal pack to work

              Mod is available in:

              - English (by me)

              - Czech (by Papyrus)

              - German (by Dacki1990)

              - Dutch (by zoomaster1994)

              - Simplified Chinese (by A sir)

              - Spanish (by alvarodayne)

              - French (by Golden. Klimt)

              This mod is based on the 

              Wolverine

               

              and uses its enrichment items

              To install this extract the downloaded file and place the folder within called "MalayRhinoHornbill" into your ovldata folder of planet zoo.

              ( you can find where Planet Zoo's folders are by clicking the browse button on Planet Zoo's install files tab in the properties window with Steam.)

              This mod includes multiple custom animations, including custom enrichment item animations.

              I have created animations that combine with custom blueprints to create brand new interactions.

              If you choose not to use my blueprints or create your own,

              the enrichment animations will hav

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the Malayan Rhinoceros Hornbill as a new species to Planet Zoo, bringing the brilliant rhino of the canopy to your zoo. A compact animal mod with 121 endorsements and 6,469 downloads, last updated April 2026.

✨ Key Features

Adds the Malayan Rhinoceros Hornbill as a new species to Planet Zoo.
Designed for the 1.20 version of the game.
Popular with 121 endorsements and 6,469 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 121 endorsements and 6,469 downloads.
  • Fresh addition for Planet Zoo players looking for new avian species.
  • Recently updated (April 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game version.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only one species added, so it's a small mod.
  • No detailed feature list, so you'll have to discover the specifics in-game.
  • Potential compatibility risk with other animal mods that alter the same game files.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Planet Zoo players who want to diversify their aviaries with a striking hornbill species. Perfect for zoo builders who enjoy adding realistic birds to their exhibits. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is purely an animal addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod file in the Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods).
  • Make sure your game is updated to version 1.20 to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Check the in-game animal list after installation to confirm the hornbill appears.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Planetzoo Mods
Author
GreatCakeMods
Version
1.20.1
Downloads
6,469
Endorsements
121
Category
Animals - New
Created
7/26/2024
Updated
4/17/2026

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