Numbat - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
IMPORTANT: REQUIRES AFRICA DLC TO WORK
Brought to you by Narwhaler. Enjoy this cute little critter from Australia as a brand new species!
The numbat is a small insectivorous marsupial from Western Australia and one of the few species of native mammal with diurnal habits. It will surely bright up your zoos and add expand your Australian section!
Features
Unique models for adult and juvenile. Working zoopedia, research and education (requires custom texture). Based on the Meerkat, which due to its unique mechanics compared to other animals, it requires the Africa DLC to work.
Languages
- German (by Arne Greve / Dacki1990)
- Czech (by Mireach88 / Papyrus)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- French (by Trigger)
- Polish (by dżin)
- Korean (by kimchiguy)
- Simplified Chinese (by Frank Zhou)
As always, I will update the mod with more languages in the future. And do not hesitate to leave feedback in the comments!
Adds the numbat, a small Australian marsupial, as a new exhibit species for Planet Zoo. With 411 endorsements and frequent updates, this mod is a solid choice for players looking to expand their Australian sections with a charming, lesser-known animal.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 411 endorsements—clearly a hit among zoo builders.
- Fills a niche for Australian wildlife, giving your Outback area a fresh face.
- Actively maintained (last update Dec 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is bare-bones—no details on animations, behaviors, or if it includes custom sounds.
- No mention of required DLC or base game compatibility, so you might need to test it yourself.
- Only one species added; if you're after a pack, this is a single-animal mod.
For Planet Zoo players who love building detailed Australian habitats and want to showcase a unique, lesser-known marsupial. Perfect for zoo tycoons who enjoy adding rare species to their collections. Skip if you're looking for a large content pack or major gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods) and enable mods in the game settings.
- Check if the mod requires any DLC like the Australia Pack—if so, make sure you own it before installing.
- Test the numbat in a sandbox zoo first to ensure it works with your current game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Narwhaler
- Version
- 1.20
- Downloads
- 17,595
- Endorsements
- 411
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 7/5/2021
- Updated
- 12/2/2025
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