Paradise Shelduck - New Species (1.18)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #405 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds the Paradise Shelduck as a new species to planet zoo
This mod comes complete with the following:
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[]Unique custom models for male, female and juvenile
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[]Modified Behaviors and habitat preferences
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- []Requires ACSE and Eurasia Animal pack to work
- []This Mod is available in:
- Dutch (Zoomaster1994)
- French (Golden.klimt)
- German (Dacki1990)
- Spanish (the_Predator)
- Czech (Papyrus)
This mod is based on the Mute Swan and uses its enrichment items.
To install this extract the downloaded file and place the folder within
called "ParadiseDuck" 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
Please don't report any crashes or issues with this mod until you have done thorough troubleshooting. Thank you!
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Adds the Paradise Shelduck, a striking New Zealand duck species, to Planet Zoo. A compact animal mod with 115 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads, last updated in May 2025. Ideal for players seeking to diversify their zoos with a unique, visually distinct bird.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 115 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Adds a unique bird species that stands out in any zoo.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul the game, just adds content.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species, so it's a niche addition for players wanting variety.
- Potential compatibility issues with other animal mods or game updates.
- Limited to the base game's mechanics; no custom behaviors or enrichment items.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their animal roster with a distinctive New Zealand native. Great for builders looking for a new centerpiece bird. Skip if you're after major gameplay overhauls or extensive content packs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the correct game directory as per the mod's instructions.
- Check that your game version is compatible with the mod (1.18).
- Preview the animal in the game's sandbox mode before adding to a franchise zoo.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- GreatCakeMods
- Version
- 1.18.2
- Downloads
- 5,262
- Endorsements
- 115
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 1/7/2024
- Updated
- 5/20/2025
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