Southern Rockhopper Penguin - Aquaria Pack New Species (1.16)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #130 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Includes full Zoopedia, animal research, and full functionality in-game for male, female and juvenile. English and Spanish languages supported.
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[]This mod is a single animal download and will eventually be part of the Aquaria Pack.
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]This mod REQUIRES ACSE to be installed. Game WILL crash without it. - This mod supports working education boards.
Thank you to NDP for letting me borrow some feathers off the Killer Penguin.
Thank you to Leaf for new species coding.
Thank you to Buffzoo for in-game photography.
Thank you to the translators.
- Czech (by Papyrus)
- Dutch (by zoomaster1994)
- French (by Trigger)
- German (by Dacki1990)
- Korean (by Saito)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- Spanish (by Narwhaler)
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. You can reach out to me on the modding Discord (Jen).
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 Southern Rockhopper Penguin as a new species to Aquaria Pack in Planet Zoo. A compact cosmetic mod with 195 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, last updated December 2024. For players wanting more penguin variety in their zoos.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community pick (195 endorsements) and over 10k downloads—clearly fills a niche
- Fresh update (Dec 2024) means it's likely still working with current game patches
- Two creators behind it, which often means more polish and attention to detail
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds one species—if you're after a full penguin pack, this is a single addition
- Cosmetic only—no new behaviors or gameplay mechanics, just the animal itself
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Aquaria Pack or penguin species—check your load order
For Planet Zoo builders who want to diversify their penguin exhibits with a real-world species. If you're a completionist collecting all animals, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely an animal addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is on version 1.16 or later, as the mod is built for that patch
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods) to avoid issues
- If you use other animal mods, test this one separately first to avoid conflicts
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- bubblywums and LeafProductions
- Version
- 1.16.1
- Downloads
- 10,082
- Endorsements
- 195
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 7/24/2022
- Updated
- 12/13/2024
🔧 How to Install Planet Zoo Mods
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