Pygmy Hippo Remaster and New Variants (1.17)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #66 of 182 Animals - Modified mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod includes improvements for Adult and Juvenile Pygmy Hippo. Model has been rig edited to make legs longer, textures are now more defined and eyes are more realistic.
Three variants have been added, grey with pink skin, brown skin and brown with pink skin.
This mod requires ACSE to work, it includes UI.
It's recommended to use the Planet Zoo Plus mod for a better experience.
Special thanks to Iben and Mike for supporting me to make this mod, and also thanks to robustus for the showcase and zoopedia pics.
Variant Translations:
Spanish - Gabboi
German - Dacki1990
Czech - Ricky Ice
Dutch - Iben
Swedish - Stalagmite
Simplified Chinese - frank zhou
Russian - Tanooki_Leaf
Polish - Catariah
French - Tora
Installation
To install this remaster extract and place the folder in ovldata like a New Species mod, no file replacement needed! Requires ACSE.
A cosmetic mod for Planet Zoo that improves the pygmy hippo's proportions and textures, and adds 3 new color variants. With 157 endorsements and 7,422 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players wanting more realistic and varied hippos.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support (157 endorsements, 7,422 downloads)
- Simple, focused improvement for a specific animal
- Adds visual variety with 3 new variants
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects pygmy hippos, so if you don't use them, it's useless
- Cosmetic only—no gameplay or behavior changes
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same animal
For Planet Zoo players who want more realistic and varied pygmy hippos in their zoos. If you're a builder who loves detailed animals, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or don't care about hippo aesthetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct folder (usually 'ovldata' in your Planet Zoo directory) to ensure it loads properly.
- If you have other animal mods, check load order to avoid conflicts—this mod should be loaded after any mods that also edit the pygmy hippo.
- Use the in-game sandbox mode to preview the new variants before committing to a full zoo build.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Gabboi
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,422
- Endorsements
- 157
- Category
- Animals - Modified
- Created
- 5/3/2024
- Updated
- 4/10/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Planet Zoo Mods
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