White Stork - New Species (1.16)

⭐ ⭐ (181 endorsements) 📥 7,135 downloads 📌 v1.16.2 📅 5/7/2022
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By GingerToast and Thomas · Animals - New

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/8/2025 📅 Created: 5/7/2022

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #261 of 1613 Animals - New mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

White Stork

by Ginger and Thomas

-ASCE (will not work without it)

- Adult and juvenile models

- Functional UI (research, zoopedia, icons, etc.)

- Based on the red crowned-crane, uses its enrichment items and animations

- Polish - by BroTwin

- Dutch - by Thomas

- Korean - by Saito

- French - by Pierre

- Spanish - by thePREDATOR

- Portugese - by Masora157

- Italian - by MarkTo

- Czech - by Papyrus2305

- Russian - by Tanooki_Leaf

- German - by Dacki1990

Additional Comments

- If you wish to add a translation, I'd be very enormously grateful! Just contact us on the modding Discord server at:

https://discord.gg/opennaja-mod-community

- Feel free to use any parts of this mod for your own mods, just credit me!

Special thanks to Monsoon for the improved feathers, to Hexabit for helping with coding and to all the translators!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the White Stork, a European bird species, to Planet Zoo. This cosmetic mod introduces the iconic avian for players seeking new animal variety in their zoos. With 181 endorsements and recent updates, it's a modest but appreciated addition for bird enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Adds the White Stork as a new species to Planet Zoo.
Features one of Europe's most iconic birds for enclosure display.
Recent update as of January 2025 ensures compatibility with current game version.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 181 endorsements from fellow zookeepers.
  • Brings a fresh, recognizable bird to your zoo—storks are a classic.
  • Actively maintained, last updated January 2025, so it's not abandoned.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only adds one species, so don't expect a bird pack here.
  • Cosmetic only—no new gameplay mechanics or enrichment items.
  • Potential conflicts with other animal mods that alter the same species slots.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Planet Zoo players who want to add a touch of European wildlife to their exhibits, especially bird lovers. If you're looking for new mechanics or a full avian pack, this isn't it. But if you want a simple, well-received new species, this fits the bill.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the mod file in your Planet Zoo mod folder (usually Documents/Planet Zoo/WinGDK/Mods).
  • Make sure to enable mods in the game settings before loading your zoo.
  • Check for updates after game patches, as mods can break with new versions.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Planetzoo Mods
Author
GingerToast and Thomas
Version
1.16.2
Downloads
7,135
Endorsements
181
Category
Animals - New
Created
5/7/2022
Updated
1/8/2025

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