South Island Giant Moa - Extinct New Species (1.20)

⭐ ⭐ (140 endorsements) 📥 5,867 downloads 📌 v1.20 📅 12/13/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By GiornoPizza and Narwhaler · Animals - New

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/5/2025 📅 Created: 12/13/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #359 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Brought to you by GiornoPizza and Narwhaler! Don't forget to check our profiles for more mods!

Coding and Locs by GiornoPizza

New model and textures by Narwhaler

Features

Unique models for adult and juvenile. Working zoopedia, UI and education infoboard. Based on the Southern Cassowary, IMPORTANT: requires both ACSE and the Australia Pack to work.

Languages

French - Trigger

Czech - RysBronislav

Spanish - EmilioXH

Korean - JH Jang

Simplified Chinese - Nathanael Leong

Italian - Alexandra

Dutch - Roxy (avietar)

German - Dacki1990

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the South Island giant moa, an extinct bird species, to Planet Zoo with a renewed visual design. This cosmetic mod is for players seeking extinct animal variety and was last updated in December 2025.

✨ Key Features

Adds the South Island giant moa as a new extinct species to Planet Zoo.
Features a renewed look for the moa, enhancing its visual appearance.
Categorized under Animals - New, expanding the roster of extinct animals.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 140 endorsements, showing solid support.
  • Over 5,800 downloads, indicating active interest in extinct animal content.
  • Freshly updated in December 2025, so it's compatible with recent game versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Purely cosmetic—no new gameplay mechanics or behaviors.
  • Limited to one species, so it won't drastically change your zoo.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter animal files or use similar slots.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Planet Zoo players who love extinct animals and want to add a unique, visually refreshed moa to their parks. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is strictly a cosmetic addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod files in the Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods).
  • Make sure to enable mods in the game settings before loading your zoo.
  • Check for updates after game patches to ensure the mod still works.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Planetzoo Mods
Author
GiornoPizza and Narwhaler
Version
1.20
Downloads
5,867
Endorsements
140
Category
Animals - New
Created
12/13/2021
Updated
12/5/2025

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