Western Barn Owl - New Species (1.20)

⭐ ⭐ (124 endorsements) 📥 8,491 downloads 📌 v1.20 📅 10/12/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By GreatCakeMods · Animals - New

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/26/2025 📅 Created: 10/12/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #185 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod



This mod adds the Western Barn Owl as a new species to planet zoo

This mod comes complete with the following:

  • []Unique custom models and hand-painted textures, no AI used

  • []Several subspecies as color variants as well as Melanistic and Leucistic.
    • []Complete custom UI and Zoopedia with info sourced from Wikipedia
      • []Modified Behaviors and habitat preferences
        • []Compatible with the more languages mod, adding French, Dutch, Greek and West African Names
          • []Custom animations!

          • Requires ACSE and Eurasia Animal pack to work

            This Mod is available in:

            - English (by me)

            - German (by Dacki1990)

            - Polish (by evil)

            - French (by Golden. Klimt)

            - Dutch (by zoomaster1994)

            - Spanish (by alvarodayne)

            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 "WestBarnOwl" 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, including custom enrichment item animations.

            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

            Flight R

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the Western Barn Owl as a new species to Planet Zoo, bringing Europe and Africa's silent ghost to your zoos. A compact animal mod with 124 endorsements and 8,491 downloads, last updated October 2025.

✨ Key Features

Adds the Western Barn Owl as a new species to Planet Zoo.
Includes the owl's European and African variants.
Compatible with Planet Zoo version 1.20.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 124 endorsements and 8,491 downloads.
  • Adds a highly requested bird species to the game.
  • Recently updated (October 2025) for version 1.20.

⚠️ Cons

  • Small mod with limited features—just the owl, no extra content.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other animal mods that alter similar files.
  • No detailed description of the owl's behaviors or models, so expectations may vary.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Planet Zoo players who want to diversify their aviaries with a real-world owl species. If you're a completionist or bird enthusiast, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is purely an animal addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod files in the 'OVERRIDE' folder within your Planet Zoo game directory.
  • Make sure your game is updated to version 1.20 to avoid crashes.
  • If you use other animal mods, check for file conflicts before loading your zoo.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Planetzoo Mods
Author
GreatCakeMods
Version
1.20
Downloads
8,491
Endorsements
124
Category
Animals - New
Created
10/12/2024
Updated
10/26/2025

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