Mosasaurus - New Extinct Species (1.12)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #329 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 American Alligator, 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)
- German (by Dacki1990)
If this is your first time installing mods, please check out this Installation Tutorial!
This teaches you how to
Adds the Mosasaurus as a new species to Planet Zoo, a marine reptile from the Late Cretaceous. With 119 endorsements and 6,138 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for players seeking prehistoric aquatic life. Last updated August 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-backed with 119 endorsements, showing it's got a solid fanbase.
- Decent download count (6,138) for a niche species mod.
- Recently updated (August 2024), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species, so it's a small content drop if you're expecting a pack.
- No details on model quality or animations, so you're taking a chance on visual fidelity.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter aquatic habitats or animal lists.
For Planet Zoo players who want to add a prehistoric marine reptile to their zoos, especially those interested in extinct species. If you're looking for a big content pack or major gameplay changes, this isn't it. It's a simple, focused addition for fans of the Mosasaurus.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in the 'OVERRIDE' folder within your Planet Zoo game directory to ensure it loads correctly.
- After installing, restart the game completely to see the Mosasaurus in the animal list.
- Check that you have the latest game patch, as mods can break with updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf Buffzoo and GiornoPizza
- Version
- 1.12.0
- Downloads
- 6,138
- Endorsements
- 119
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 11/11/2021
- Updated
- 8/1/2024
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