Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink - New Exhibit Species (1.16)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #327 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[]Known Issue: Research for exhibit animals will not appear until you reload your zoo.
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]This mod REQUIRES the latest version ACSE to be installed. The game WILL absolutely crash without it. - This mod supports working education boards.
Thank you to the translators. Mod available in:
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- German (by Dacki1990)
- French (by Golden. Klimt)
- Spanish (by alvarodayne)
- Dutch (by zoomaster1994)
- Simplified Chinese (by Tourterelle)
How do I use mods?
Download the file, unpack the file and place the folder into your Steam Library via: \steamapps\common\Planet Zoo\win64\ovldata
Why do I need 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
Can I translate your mod into another language?
Absolutely - I'd be most grateful if you did. I recommend joining the modding Discord for more information.
Can I use your mod as a base to make my own mod?
Yes, but I'd appreciate you crediting me and linking back to my original.
Adds the Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink as a new exhibit species to Planet Zoo. A compact animal addition mod with 119 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads, last updated in June 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community pick with 119 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads.
- Fills a niche for reptile fans wanting more exhibit variety.
- Recently updated (June 2025), so likely works with current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species—don't expect a big content drop.
- No details on custom behaviors or animations, so it might just be a reskin.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter exhibit species or zoo menus.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their reptile exhibits with a unique, real-world species. Perfect for zoo builders focused on biodiversity. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls or multiple new animals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is updated to version 1.16 to avoid compatibility issues.
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually \Planet Zoo\win64\ovldata) to ensure it loads properly.
- If you use other animal mods, check load order or test in a sandbox zoo first.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf and bubblywums
- Version
- 1.16.4
- Downloads
- 6,146
- Endorsements
- 119
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 1/15/2024
- Updated
- 6/7/2025
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