Sea Otter - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod has been brought to you by Narwhaler!
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• This mod adds the Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) to the game. The largest otter species, it can live in the sea without ever going to land, and insulates its body with the densest coat in the animal kingdom, a million hairs per square inch! The sea otter lives in the coasts of the North Pacific and has three subspecies: common, northern and southern sea otter, the southern sea otter lives in California and is the most endangered population. Featured in both Zoo Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon 2, its unique range and biology make it a very standout animal
• Functional research, zoopedia and UI.
• Functional education infoboard textures.
• Based on the Giant Otter. Uses its enrichment items. Does not require the Aquatic Pack to work, but it's highly recommended you have it to enjoy it fully.
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• French (thanks to Trigger)
• Portuguese (thanks to Masora157)
• Czech (thanks to Pavlis)
• German (thanks to Dacki1990)
• Korean (thanks to Hapumulbum)
• Dutch (thanks to Maxdonalds)
• Russian (thanks to Tanooki_Leaf)
• Simplified Chinese (thanks to bai LI)
This mod requires ACSE to work. Make sure you have it installed beforehand!
To install this mod, simply extract the zip and place the extracted folder in the ovldata folder of the game.
Enjoy the mod. Cheers!
Adds the sea otter as a new species to Planet Zoo, described as the cuddliest and fuzziest mammal. The mod has been revamped and is popular with 386 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads, last updated in December 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 386 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
- Recently updated (December 2025) — likely compatible with current game version.
- Adds a beloved, charismatic animal that fits Planet Zoo's conservation theme.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one species added — may not justify the download for players seeking variety.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter animal behavior or habitats.
For Planet Zoo players who want to add a cute, popular animal to their zoos and enjoy creating natural habitats. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or a large pack of new species.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods).
- Ensure you have the latest game update installed to avoid compatibility issues.
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or updates after game patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Narwhaler
- Version
- 1.20
- Downloads
- 19,498
- Endorsements
- 386
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 1/22/2022
- Updated
- 12/2/2025
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