Persian Fallow Deer - New Species (1.16)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 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 European Fallow Deer, 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):
- French (by Gnath)
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Spanish (by alvarodayne)
- German (by Fera_spielt / Dacki1990)
If this is your first time installing mods, please check out this Installation Tutorial[
Adds the Persian Fallow Deer as a standalone species to Planet Zoo, bringing a common staple of deer forests and peaceful parks to your zoos. With 679 endorsements and 22,939 downloads, this mod is a popular choice for players seeking new habitat animals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 679 endorsements and over 22k downloads.
- Fills a niche for deer enthusiasts wanting more variety in their zoos.
- Simple concept—just adds a new species, no complex mechanics to learn.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2024—might not be compatible with future game patches.
- No mention of required DLC or base game compatibility, so check before installing.
For Planet Zoo players who love building naturalistic deer habitats and want a new species to populate them. If you're a completionist looking to add every animal, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer gameplay-altering mods—this is purely a new animal.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the correct Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/OVLData).
- Check if the mod requires any DLC (like the Europe Pack) by reading the mod page comments before installing.
- Use the in-game sandbox mode to test the deer in a custom zoo before adding to your main franchise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and GingerToast
- Version
- 1.16.3
- Downloads
- 22,939
- Endorsements
- 679
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 3/16/2021
- Updated
- 12/16/2024
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