Short-Beaked Common Dolphin - New Species (1.13)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #103 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 Giant Otter, 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 tangara140)
- German (by Dacki1990)
- Czech (by Papyrus)
If this is your first time installing mods, please check out this Installation Tutorial!
This teaches you how to download and instal
Adds the Short-Beaked Common Dolphin as a new species for Planet Zoo, letting players place these dolphins in their zoos and aquariums. With 297 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads, it's a popular animal mod for players seeking marine life variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 297 endorsements and 11k downloads.
- Fills a niche for marine mammal enthusiasts.
- Regularly updated as of June 2024.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species—if you want a pack, this is just a start.
- Potential compatibility issues with other animal mods or game updates.
- No detailed feature list, so you'll have to test in-game to see the full scope.
For Planet Zoo players who want to add realistic marine life to their parks, especially dolphin lovers. If you're building an aquarium section or a coastal habitat, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for a full animal pack or major gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually 'OVERRIDE' or 'Win64' depending on your setup).
- Check that your game version matches the mod's compatibility (1.13) to avoid crashes.
- Use the in-game search to find the dolphin in the animal list after installation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- Leaf - Jen - Buffzoo - ARIKA
- Version
- 1.13.0
- Downloads
- 11,208
- Endorsements
- 297
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 4/30/2021
- Updated
- 6/19/2024
🔧 How to Install Planet Zoo Mods
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📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Planet Zoo →
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