Spix's Macaw - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #364 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds the Spix's Macaw as a new species to planet zoo
This mod comes complete with the following:
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]Unique custom model and hand-painted textures, no AI used
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[]Complete custom UI and Zoopedia with info sourced from Wikipedia, ebird.net and Animalia. Bio
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[]Interspecies enrichment with original and modded species
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- Requires ACSE and Eurasia Animal pack to work
Mod is available in:
- English (by me)
- French (by Tora)
- Simplified Chinese (by A sir)
- Spanish (by alvarodayne)
- German (by Dacki1990)
This mod is based on the Wolverine and uses its enrichment items.
To install this extract the downloaded file and place the folder within
called "SpixMacaw" into your ovldata folder of planet zoo.
( you can find where Planet Zoo's folders are by clicking the browse
button on Planet Zoo's install files tab in the properties window with
This mod includes multiple custom animations.
I have through custom animations given the illusion of free flying, essentially replacing the animal's walk animations with flying.
The animal will still think it is on the ground and may fly through some objects.
Sometimes expect strange speed ups or slow down in the animation cycle, just move the animal to reset it back to normal.
I have created animations that combine with custom blueprints to create brand new interactions.
If you choose not to use my blueprints or create your own,
the enrichment animations will have the animal interact with air LOL.
My blueprints were made to be used as is or as guides to create your own set pieces!
( I know my animations are not perfect, and the camera is a bit finicky
during them but hopefully they will enrich your experience )
I will be remastering a number of my other bird mods to incorporate these new animations so be sure to check for updates!
Link to Puzzle Box Table Blueprint on steam works
Adds the extinct Spix's Macaw to Planet Zoo as a new species, letting players keep the famous movie star parrot in their zoos. A niche but charming addition for players who want more avian diversity, with 88 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-loved with 88 endorsements and over 5,800 downloads
- Recently updated (December 2025) so it's likely compatible with current game version
- Fills a niche for players wanting more bird species, especially iconic ones
⚠️ Cons
- Small mod with limited features—just one species, no extra animations or behaviors
- May conflict with other mods that alter bird species or animal lists
- Not a major overhaul, so if you're looking for big content packs, this won't satisfy
For Planet Zoo players who love birds and want to add a unique, real-world extinct species to their parks. Perfect for conservation-themed zoos or fans of the movie Rio. Skip if you're after major gameplay changes or large content packs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/Mods).
- Make sure your game is updated to version 1.20 to avoid compatibility issues.
- If you use other animal mods, check load order to prevent conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- GreatCakeMods
- Version
- 1.20.1
- Downloads
- 5,826
- Endorsements
- 88
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 2/11/2025
- Updated
- 12/27/2025
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