Southern Tamandua - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Taman-du-ya want a Tamandua in your zoo? You're in luck! Welcome the Southern tamandua, collared anteater, or lesser anteater into your zoo.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
Adds the Southern tamandua, also known as the collared or lesser anteater, to Planet Zoo. A collaborative mod by three authors with 334 endorsements and over 15,000 downloads, last updated January 2026. For players seeking new animal species for their zoos.
✨ Key Features
Adds the Southern tamandua (collared anteater) as a new species.
Collaborative creation by bubblywums, LeafProductions, and KannuPZ.
Popular mod with 334 endorsements and 15,190 downloads.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 334 endorsements and 15k downloads—people are using it.
- Fresh addition for zoo builders who want more than the base game roster.
- Three authors means more eyes on quality and updates.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is bare-bones—no details on animations, rigs, or compatibility.
- No mention of required DLC or mod dependencies, so you might hit a snag.
- Last updated January 2026—could break with future game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Planet Zoo players who love expanding their animal collection with real-world species. If you're into building diverse habitats and want a lesser-known anteater, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're not into animal packs or prefer gameplay over new critters.
For Planet Zoo players who love expanding their animal collection with real-world species. If you're into building diverse habitats and want a lesser-known anteater, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're not into animal packs or prefer gameplay over new critters.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required DLC or dependencies before installing.
- Place the mod files in the correct folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods) and enable mods in the game settings.
- After installing, restart the game and look for the tamandua in the animal market or search by name.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- bubblywums LeafProductions and KannuPZ
- Version
- 1.20.2
- Downloads
- 15,190
- Endorsements
- 334
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 6/17/2021
- Updated
- 1/27/2026
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