Pygmy Hog - New Species (1.17)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #403 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
PYGMY HOG
This mod features full zoopedia information, interspecies interaction and a custom visitor info sign. Check it out!
To install, extract the .zip file into the "ovldata" folder of your Planet Zoo installation. Do not change the mod folder name, this will cause it to crash!
(\steamapps\common\Planet Zoo\win64\ovldata)
This animal is based off of the Common Warthog, and will use that species' enrichment and food items.
This mod requires ACSE.
This mod was commissioned by Loxodonta africana!
If you like what I do and want to support me, or want to contribute to my modding goals, check out my Ko-Fi HERE!
Thanks to the translators:
Czech - Papyrus
Dutch - zoomaster1994
French - Pierre
German - Dacki1990
Spanish - alvarodayne
If your language is not supported, we are always open to translators in the Planet Zoo Modding community. Join our Discord server!
Adds the Pygmy Hog, the world's smallest and most endangered wild pig, to Planet Zoo as a new species. A niche but appreciated addition for players seeking rare animals, with 122 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Rare and unique animal choice that stands out in your zoo.
- Community-supported with 122 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Actively maintained, last updated December 2024.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one species added, so it's a small content drop.
- No custom animations or behaviors mentioned—likely uses existing rigs.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter animal files.
For Planet Zoo players who want to showcase rare and endangered species in their zoos. Perfect for conservation-themed builds or players looking for something beyond the base game roster. Skip if you're after major gameplay overhauls—this is purely an animal addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the 'OVERRIDE' folder within Planet Zoo's mod directory.
- Check that your game version matches the mod's compatibility (1.17).
- Use the in-game animal search to find the Pygmy Hog after installation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Monsoon
- Version
- 1.17.1
- Downloads
- 5,272
- Endorsements
- 122
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 8/10/2022
- Updated
- 12/18/2024
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