Southern Elephant Seal - New Species (1.17)

⭐ ⭐ (133 endorsements) 📥 7,856 downloads 📌 v1.17.4 📅 7/26/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Monsoon · Animals - New

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/10/2025 📅 Created: 7/26/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #221 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

SOUTHERN ELEPHANT SEAL

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 Grey Seal, and will use that species' enrichment and food items.

This mod requires ACSE.

Thanks to BuffZoo for helping me with the underwater swimming!

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

German - Dacki1990

Spanish - the_PRËDĀT0R

Portuguese - Masora157

French - Golden. Klimt

Korean - Hapumulbum

Italian - LadyLeshaine09

If your language is not supported, we are always open to translators in the Planet Zoo Modding community. Join our Discord server!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the Southern Elephant Seal, the largest pinniped in the world, as a new species to Planet Zoo. A straightforward species addition for players wanting more marine life variety, with 133 endorsements and recent updates.

✨ Key Features

Adds the Southern Elephant Seal as a new species
Species is the largest pinniped in the world
Compatible with Planet Zoo version 1.17

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 133 endorsements
  • Recent update (May 2025) shows active maintenance
  • Fills a niche for players wanting more marine mammals

⚠️ Cons

  • Only adds one species, so limited scope
  • No mention of custom animations or behaviors, so likely uses existing rigs
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter animal files
🎯 Is This For You?
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their zoos with a majestic marine mammal. Great for builders focusing on aquatic exhibits. Skip if you're looking for overhaul mods or extensive new mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod files in the Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods).
  • Ensure your game version matches 1.17 to avoid crashes.
  • Check the in-game zoo map to find the new species in the animal list.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Planetzoo Mods
Author
Monsoon
Version
1.17.4
Downloads
7,856
Endorsements
133
Category
Animals - New
Created
7/26/2023
Updated
5/10/2025

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