Wood Bison - New Species (1.20)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #336 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, French, Spanish, Czech, German, and Portuguese languages supported.
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[]This mod REQUIRES ACSE to be installed. Game WILL crash without it.
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]Juveniles visually grow larger as they get older. - This mod supports working education boards.
Thank you to Leaf for new species coding.
Thank you to Frazzle for updating to 1. 9 and ACSE.
Thank you to Hexabit for support and crash fixing.
Thank you to KannuPZ for updating to 1. 20.
Thank you to the translators. Now available in:
- Czech (by Mireach88)
- Dutch (by zoomaster1994)
- German (by Arne Greve / Dacki1990)
- French (by Trigger)
- Spanish (by EmilioXH)
- Portuguese (by Masora157)
- Simplified Chinese (by Frank Zhou)
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 request an animal for you to make?
Sorry - I don't take requests/suggestions! But if you'd like to commission me to make an animal for you, you can check out my Ko-fi page.
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).
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 Wood Bison as a new species to Planet Zoo, letting players include Canada's largest land mammal in their zoos. A collaborative mod by three creators with a modest following, updated in January 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 137 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads.
- Fresh update from January 2026, so it's actively maintained.
- Adds a unique North American species that's underrepresented in the base game.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one species added—if you're looking for a bigger animal pack, this won't scratch that itch.
- No details on custom animations or behaviors, so it might reuse existing rigs.
- Potential compatibility issues with other animal mods that alter the same in-game files.
For Planet Zoo players who want to expand their North American section with a majestic bison. Perfect for builders focused on Canadian or grassland habitats. Skip if you're after a large content overhaul—this is a single-species addition.
💡 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.
- After installing, restart the game and check the animal list in the zoo menu to find the Wood Bison.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Planetzoo Mods
- Author
- bubblywums LeafProductions and KannuPZ
- Version
- 1.16.2
- Downloads
- 6,075
- Endorsements
- 137
- Category
- Animals - New
- Created
- 8/5/2021
- Updated
- 1/27/2026
🔧 How to Install Planet Zoo Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Planet Zoo →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
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