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Planet Zoo: Update 1.16.1 is available now!

Hayo Zookeepers!

Update 1.16.1 is available now for you to enjoy! Just update your game to play. For full patch notes, see below:

Planet Zoo - 1.16.1 Update Notes
This update contains bug fixes.


General Bug Fixes and Adjustments

  • Fixed an issue with save corruption that could happen when using Modular Souvenir Shop expansion tiles. These saves should now work and be fixed upon loading

Stability

  • Fixed various crashes, improving game stability


You may also remember from our last patch notes that we were looking at updating the conservation status of the Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) in the Zoopedia, in line with a recent change in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. This change is currently pending and will be included in our next update, coming soon!

Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack and Free Update 1.16 Out Now ❄️

Hayo Zookeepers!

It's time to discover the wonderful animals of the Eurasia continental area in the new Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack, out now! Grab the pack on Steam and don't forget to update your game to enjoy free Update 1.16.



Let's meet the 8 beautiful animals that make up this incredible pack: the powerful Wisent, the remarkable Sloth Bear, the fearless Wolverine, the resilient Wild Boar, the distinctive Saiga, the graceful Mute Swan, the striking Takin and our affable Exhibit animal, the Hermann's Tortoise. Celebrate the resilience of the Eurasian wilderness by introducing these incredible species to your zoos.



You'll get to know these amazing species better through the brand-new campaign scenario included in the pack. This time you'll be working directly together with Bernie Goodwin to design and build a zoo entirely in secret. What's the occasion, you might ask? Nancy Jones is retiring, and Bernie wants to surprise her with the most wonderful zoo that money can buy, giving her a retirement present she will love and cherish forever. We can't wait to see what kind of zoos you create to give Nancy that perfect gift.

All this in the new Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack. For more information check out the announcement post and the full patch notes below!



We're also rolling out a free update alongside the pack! The main feature of the free update is a brand new Modular Souvenir Shop where your guests can buy all the zoo memorabilia and knickknacks they want to make their zoo visit extra memorable. This shop can be dressed up and modified by you, letting you build a custom souvenir shop. You can even choose what you want to stock your shelves with! Your guests will be able enter and navigate around the shop while also interacting with displays and the checkout counter.

In addition to this, you can also expect quality of life additions and bug fixes. We're rolling out new pseudomelanistic and erythristic colour morphs for the Bengal and Siberian tigers, as well as a matching colour multi-select option, to name two.
Last but not least, something we know that has been a highly requested amongst the community: the Malayan Tapir Adult is getting an update and will be available for players who own the Planet Zoo: Southeast Asia Animal Pack. 



Check out the full Update Notes below for more information and all you need to know about various bug fixes, improvements, and changes in Update 1.16.

Don't forget to join us later today for an exciting launch livestream on Twitch or YouTube, at 16:00 GMT, where we'll be going over all of the stunning new animals and explore further into the inspiration behind the Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack with some insights about their real-life counterparts, thanks to The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. 
You can also keep up to date with everything Planet Zoo over on our social channels. Find us on TwitterInstagramFacebook and now officially on TikTok

See you there PlanZo fam.

Planet Zoo - 1.16.0 Update Notes

This update contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.
New Content - Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack

  • NEW - Animals
    • New animals in the Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack:
      • Wolverine
      • Sloth Bear
      • Mute Swan
      • Wild Boar
      • Wisent
      • Saiga
      • Takin
      • Hermann's Tortoise
  • NEW - Career Scenario 
    • Bernie is getting the whole gang back together for a little project that is close to his heart, a retirement gift for Nancy! We'll have to make the best use of this limited space to create something truly magical.
      He'll distract Nancy as best he can whilst you get to work!
  • NEW - Scenery Pieces
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Wolverine
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Sloth Bear
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Mute Swan
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Wild Boar
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Wisent
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Saiga
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Takin
    • Eurasia Animal Sign Hermann's Tortoise
    • Reward Statue Takin Stone
    • Reward Statue Takin Bronze
    • Reward Statue Takin Silver
    • Reward Statue Takin Gold
  • NEW - Avatar Costume 
    • Saiga Hat and Avatar costume
New Content - Free Update 1.16.0
  • NEW - Modular Souvenir Shop
    • A new way to build souvenir shops is coming to Planet Zoo: build shops of any shape and size by placing a Modular Souvenir Shop and extending it with Expansion Tiles.
    • To offer items, place souvenir displays anywhere on the shop or its expansion tiles, and select which item to sell on each display's info panel.
    • Place at least one Counter anywhere on the shop or its expansion tiles to provide a point for Vendors to serve guests within the shop. You can add as many counters as needed to ensure guests won't have to wait too long in the shop.
    • The larger the shop, the more guests can fit into the shop, but also its upkeep costs will increase - be sure to keep an eye on the guest volume in your park to meet demands!
    • Guests will be able to freely navigate the shop, browse displays and finally finish their purchase at a counter staffed with a vendor. 
  • NEW - Matching Colour Multi-Select 
    • An additional multi-select mode is now available to select all scenery pieces within a group that have the same colours and palette.
    • This mode is available upon entering multi-select (via the HUD or shortcut) and clicking on a scenery piece while holding 'alt' (this modifier can be rebound)
    • The game will create a multi-selection of pieces that match the colours and palette of the selected piece
      • Palette refers to the different colours available for pieces of different sets, i.e. upon selecting a "Plaster" piece, the multi-selection will include all other "Plaster" pieces of the same colour, but no pieces of other sets despite having the same colour value.
  • NEW - Scenery Pieces
    • Modular Souvenir Shop
    • Modular Souvenir Shop Expansion Tile
    • Souvenir Cap
    • Souvenir Hat Lion
    • Souvenir Hat Rhino
    • Souvenir Hat Spider
    • Souvenir Hat Wild Dog
    • Souvenir Mask Giraffe
    • Souvenir Mask Monkey
    • Souvenir Mask Red Panda
    • Souvenir Mask Tiger
    • Souvenir Mug Capybara
    • Souvenir Mug Giraffe
    • Souvenir Mug Herd
    • Souvenir Mug Leaves
    • Souvenir Mug Rainbow
    • Souvenir Plushie Elephant Small
    • Souvenir Plushie Elephant
    • Souvenir Plushie Frog Small
    • Souvenir Plushie Frog
    • Souvenir Plushie Lion Small
    • Souvenir Plushie Lion
    • Souvenir Plushie Panda Small
    • Souvenir Plushie Panda
    • Souvenir Plushie Zebra Small
    • Souvenir Plushie Zebra
    • Souvenir Poster Capybara
    • Souvenir Poster Planet Zoo
    • Souvenir Poster Rhino
    • Souvenir Poster Tiger
    • Souvenir Poster Tube
    • Souvenir Puzzle Capybara
    • Souvenir Puzzle Panda
    • Souvenir Puzzle Planet Zoo
    • Souvenir Statuette Elephant
    • Souvenir Statuette Giraffe
    • Souvenir Statuette Gorilla
    • Souvenir Statuette Hippo
    • Souvenir Statuette Lion
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Animals
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Capybara
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Giraffe
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Logo
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Rainbow 01
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Rainbow 02
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Tiger
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Folded Zebra
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Animals
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Capybara
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Giraffe
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Logo
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Rainbow 01
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Rainbow 02
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Tiger
    • Souvenir T-Shirt Hanging Zebra
    • Souvenir Tote Bag Horse
    • Souvenir Tote Bag Lemur
    • Souvenir Tote Bag Planet Zoo
    • Souvenir Tote Bag Rainbow
    • Souvenir Umbrella Blue
    • Souvenir Umbrella Green
    • Souvenir Umbrella Purple
    • Souvenir Umbrella Yellow
    • Souvenir Shop Balloon Display
    • Souvenir Shop Counter
    • Souvenir Shop Island Shelf Display Corner
    • Souvenir Shop Island Shelf Display
    • Souvenir Shop Poster Display
    • Souvenir Shop Small Shelf Display
    • Souvenir Shop Tall Hanging Display
    • Souvenir Shop Tall Shelf Display 01 Corner
    • Souvenir Shop Tall Shelf Display 01
    • Souvenir Shop Tall Shelf Display 02 Corner
    • Souvenir Shop Tall Shelf Display 02
    • Wallpaper Billboard Poster 1m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Billboard Poster 4m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Billboard Poster 4m x 4m
    • Wallpaper Leaves 1m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Leaves 4m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Leaves 4m x 4m
    • Wallpaper Planks 1m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Planks 4m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Planks 4m x 4m
    • Wallpaper Rock 1m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Rock 4m x 2m
    • Wallpaper Rock 4m x 4m
  • NEW - Blueprints
    • Classic Souvenir Shop
    • Planet Zoo Souvenir Shop
  • NEW - Foliage
    • Hosta Large
    • Hosta Medium
    • Hosta Small
    • Hosta Variegated Large
    • Hosta Variegated Medium
    • Hosta Variegated Small
  • NEW - Music Tracks
    • 4 new music tracks are accessible through the in-game speakers:
      • Carpathian Cradle
      • The Great Steppe
      • Baikal Breeze
      • Volgan Verdure
General Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Animals
    • Fixed a sociality related bug for female Sand Cat bachelor groups, up to 2 female Sand Cats can now be kept together
    • Fixed a typo in the Cougar's American-English zoopedia
    • Tasmanian Devils now exit burrows properly
    • North Island Brown Kiwis now have the correct defecation visuals
    • Asian Water Monitors now have enhanced visuals when deep swimming
    • Added Aquatic Biome Icon to various Animals Education Board display
    • Removed Research Level Icon from Platypus custom screen image
    • Updated a fun fact for the Dingo with more correct information about coat colours of wild pure Dingoes.
    • Improved African Savannah Elephant swimming animations when exiting water
    • Bengal and Siberian Tigers will now use the Fruit ice block enrichment Item
    • Caracals no longer jump in slow motion when on a climbable structure
    • Clouded Leopards no longer jump in slow motion
    • Adjusted the adult Malayan Tapir
  • Scenario
    • Fixed the tour rating objective sometimes not completing correctly.
    • Fixed an issue where guests would not board the train at Goodwin house.
    • Improved the visuals of the bear habitat at Goodwin house.
    • Fixed scenario cinematics being skipped after using the "Reset" button in a scenario.
  • Habitats
    • Fixed an issue where unusual habitat shapes would impact game performance
    • Improved performance when creating lakes
  • Scenery
    • Adjusted several Oceanian plants' biome suitability:
      - Golden Sand Sedge: added Grasslands suitability
      - Cabbage Tree: added Grasslands suitability
      - Coastal Pigface: added Grasslands suitability
      - King Fern: added Tropical suitability
    • Added Snap Points to Classic Fence pieces
    • Fixed the Oceanian Walkthrough Exhibit blueprint orientation so that it better aligns with the Walkthrough Exhibit
  • Staff
    • Workzones in the Staff management window are now sorted alphabetically
    • Fixed Mechanics sliding after fixing a utility like Solar Panels
  • UI
    • Fixed staff building perk tooltip in the staff info panel
    • Fixed apostrophes displaying incorrectly in the Habitat Memorials management window.
  • Stability
    • Fixed various crashes, improving game stability
    Known Issues
    • Saiga Conservation Status
      • The status of Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List has been changed from critically endangered to near threatened on Dec. 11
      • Because the status update was effective from this week, we will be updating the Saiga's conservation status in the Zoopedia in our next patch. 

Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack arriving 13 Dec ❄️

Hayo Zookeepers,

It's time to explore vast landscapes, overlook high mountains and traverse through dense forests - and of course, meet the creatures who live there! Introducing the Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack which will be travelling its way to you on 13 December alongside Free Update 1.16. 



Immerse yourself in the beauty of the vast environment and welcome eight captivating creatures that have adapted to the ever-changing seasons in the midst of Eurasia. 

Wander through the lush meadow and come face-to-face with the powerful Wisent, you may even get a peek of the remarkable Wild Boar or the graceful Mute Swan preening their feathers. Journey further into the breathtaking region to catch a glimpse of the distinctive Sloth Bear, or further north to spot the fearless Wolverine rolling in the snow. Travel through Central Asia to see the unique Saiga grazing on some shrubs, or through the mountainous regions to catch a sight of the formidable Takin. Last but not least, observe the small yet impressive Hermann's Tortoise, our Exhibit animal for this pack.

Celebrate the resilience of the Eurasian wilderness with these 8 incredible species that have overcome harsh climates within the diversity of the region.



It's time to get stuck in and meet again with Bernie Goodwin for a super special, secret project in another Planet Zoo Career Scenario! In this project, Bernie Goodwin needs your help to expertly design and build a zoo entirely in secret. Why in secret though? Well, the one and only Nancy Jones is retiring, and Bernie wants to celebrate all her hard work over the years. Can you help Bernie make this zoo into the most perfect retirement present for Nancy? We can't wait to see how you navigate this one!



Alongside everything in the Eurasia Animal Pack, we've also got some extra additions for you to enjoy in Free Update 1.16

Modular Souvenir Shops

Create, display and dress to impress with Modular Souvenir Shops! We've added fully functional shops that you can jazz up piece-by-piece with displays, shelves and even a checkout counter and till.

To create your perfect Souvenir Shop, all you have to do is prepare an area for your shop, place the Modular Souvenir Shop, found in the guest facilities tab, then add expansion tiles to extend the shop to your desired size. Once the foundation is laid, it's time for the fun part, start adding whatever displays you want to your shop floor! There are multiple to choose from, ranging from shelf displays, hanging displays, poster displays and even corner shelves. You'll also be delighted to know that these displays are flexicolour, giving you even more customisation options. Make sure to choose what item you want to have up for sale on your displays using the drop down menu, so you can attract lots of guests into your shop. Why not spruce up the place even further by building or displaying your own custom props on the shelves and even around the facility interior?

As we mentioned these shops will not only look amazing in your zoos but are fully functioning, meaning guests will be able to visibly enter, navigate and exit the shop and you'll even see them interacting with displays and checkouts you've personally set up. We are so incredibly excited to see all the unique ways you create these Modular Souvenir Shops in your zoos! Definitely share them with us when you give it a go. 



In addition to this new feature, we've got a new Multiselect by Flexicolour option that will make creative building even more effortless. Flexicolour Multiselect Mode will allow you to automatically add similar objects to a multi-selection, which can then be used to recolour the whole selection, all in one go. Therefore, you won't need to select every individual piece to recolor it if they share the same set of flexicolour channels, making customised building even quicker! To access this mode you can use the shortcut Alt + LMB to select an origin object or access it by opening the Multiselect mode menu via UI and select Flexicolour Multiselect mode. 

Tigers are also getting a wardrobe upgrade for the festive season! We've added some new colour morphs for the Bengal and Siberian Tigers, which will include the pseudomelanistic and erythristic colourmorphs.

Free Update 1.16 will also come with various fixes alongside all of this content, which will be included in the Update Notes upon release on 13 December.

The Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack will be available to purchase for £7.99 ($9.99, 9.99€) on Steam from 13 December. If you want to be notified when the game is available, then head on over to Steam and wishlist it now! Please remember that you'll only be able to enjoy the Planet Zoo: Eurasia Animal Pack if you already own the base game of Planet Zoo.

Follow along on our social media channels in the run-up to the pack launch to see everything we managed to capture for our wildlife documentary series! 👀. You can find us on TwitterInstagramFacebook and TikTok! If you missed our ✨special livestream✨ yesterday you can also check it out here.

Planet Zoo - Update 1.15.2 - Happy Anniversary Planet Zoo!

Hayo Zookeepers,

Wippi Abbonibo or Happy Anniversary! This weekend we're celebrating the 4th Anniversary of Planet Zoo, so of course we've got some exciting new things for you to enjoy in game 🎉🤩

Free update 1.15.2 will be featuring some brand new Anniversary content that is available right now, just update your game! Are you ready to see what other exciting things we've got planned for you? Without further ado, lets get into what's going on for this year's Planet Zoo Anniversary celebration!

Let's start off with a bang by introducing our brand new friend - meet the Collared Peccary!



The Collared Peccary evolved from pig-like ancestors in Europe and now have a significant presence in North America. In game, the Collared Peccary will be able to forage using the forage box and also be able to roll about in mud! We can't wait to see what kind of habitats you build for them in your Zoos. They are also very social creatures living in herds of 5-15, so make sure to add a bunch of them into your habitats!

Of course, what better way to celebrate a special occasion with none other than balloons! We've added a variety of four animal balloons which will be part of this free update. Designs will include the Orangutan, Black & White Ruffed Lemur, the Red Deer and the Collared Peccary. Just like the other balloons in game, guests will be able to hold them and they will be a permanent addition to the game, which we're sure your guests will love!



This time last year for our 3rd Anniversary we celebrated the launch of the official Planet Zoo Merch Store, so it only seemed right to make sure everyone celebrates in style again this year with a merch store sale. This sale will run for a limited time just for the Anniversary weekend so make sure to get your Planet Zoo swag now up to 25% off!



Of course we've got another limited-time celebration happening in game this weekend with a 24 hour Community Challenge from 3rd-6th November! In this special event, you'll receive a boosted animal that has an 80%+ in any gene, in return for every 5 animals you release (with a 1 in 50 chance of having Piebald or Albino colouring!) You will also gain a complete Avatar outfit for every 20 animals released - so both you and your animals will look, oh so stylish!

Make sure to stay tuned on all our social channels as we'll also be hosting some giveaways over there too! You can find us on TwitterInstagramFacebook and now officially on TikTok

As always we can't end this post without thanking YOU, our amazing community that have been here and supported Planet Zoo for the past four years. Planet Zoo wouldn't be the same without each and everyone one of you, so thankyou! ❤️

Planet Zoo - 1.15.2 Update Notes
This update contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.
New Content - 1.15.2/Anniversary Celebration 
  • NEW - Animals  
    • To celebrate our 4th Year Anniversary a new habitat animal, the Collared Peccary habitat is now available in game!
      • The Collared Peccary is available for free, for all owners of the Planet Zoo base game
  • NEW - Animal Foil Balloons 
    • 4 x new animal style balloons are available in the Loony Blooons shop for all owners of the Planet Zoo base game.
      • Anniversary Collared Peccary Balloon
      • Anniversary Orangutan Balloon
      • Anniversary Lemur Balloon
      • Anniversary Red Deer Balloon
  • NEW - "Wippi Abbonibo" Foil Balloons Returning for 24 hours
    • On the day of the anniversary (5th Nov), Loony Blooons will have the option to sell the Wippi Abbonibo foil balloons to your guests, to celebrate the Planet Zoo Anniversary in style!
General Bug Fixes and Improvements

  • Animals
    • Fixed an issue where the Babirusa failed to jump into water
    • Fixed an issue where Tasmanian Devils would disappear at certain camera angles
    • Fixed an issue where multiple species interactions with the food ice block enrichment was not playing correctly
    • Fixed a temperature-related typo in the US-English version of the Arctic Wolf's zoopedia fun facts. Please don't keep your animals at 127°F
    • Fixed an issue that prevented various animals from using the Tree Scatter Feeder for Grizzly Bear, Himalayan Brown Bear, Formosan Black Bear, Giant Panda, and Indian Elephant
    • Improved navigable area for little penguins so they can pass under obstacles easier
    • Enhanced visuals when the Red River Hog uses the mud bath enrichment
  • Habitats
    • Fixed an issue where habitat objects were unassigned from their habitat after undoing a colour change
    • Fixed an issue where the viewing dome names were being reset after reloading a save
    • Fixed an issue that caused the Terrain/Environment tab to constantly flicker
  • Scenery
    • Small faux rock assets no longer require Europe Scenery research
    • Fixed an issue where guests were unable to see through all Twilight Gothic Iron Fence assets
    • Removed the research level from the TV screens for the Capybara
  • Staff
    • Mechanics will now repair vandalism
  • UI
    • Fixed an issue where some placement setting sliders were incorrectly disabled
  • Localization
    • 'Thatch Colour' translation has now been added to all supported languages
    • Fixed an issue where 'Inspector/Reporter will arrive in' text mentioned months twice in Spanish
  • Stability
    • Fixed various crashes, improving game stability.

Planet Zoo Update 1.15.1 is available now!

Hayo Zookeepers,

Update 1.15.1 is available now for you all to enjoy! Simply update your game to play. For full patch notes, see below:

Planet Zoo - 1.15.1 Update Notes
This update contains bug fixes & updates.
General Bug Fixes and Adjustments
  • Animals
    • The Snow Leopard and Siberian Tiger now have a higher tolerance to the cold
    • The North Island Brown Kiwi now has the correct naming and icons for the piebald colour morph
    • Added VFX to the King Penguin when interacting with the Platform Float enrichment items
    • Added VFX to the Little Penguin when interacting with the Platform Floats enrichment item
    • Added pattern variation to the Little Penguin than can be seen when there are multiple in a habitat
    • Fixed an issue where the Little Penguin juvenile waded through shallow water incorrectly
    • Fixed an issue where the Spectacled Flying Fox occasionally disappeared when flying in its exhibit
  • Game Modes
    • Fixed the ability to take out loans in Diorama mode
  • Rides
    • The price of rides can now be raised above $10
  • Scenario
    • Fixed an issue with floating assets in the Grizzly Bear habitat of Goodwin house
    • Fixed an issue where the ticket price was 0 when opening Goodwin Family Wildlife Park in terrain only mode
  • Habitats
    • Fixed an issue that prevented habitat blueprints from containing viewing domes 
    • Viewing domes will no longer be highlighted when the habitat visibility view mode is changed
    • Corrected the Tasmanian Devils minimum barrier height from 3m to 1m
  • Scenery
    • Viewing domes will no longer revert their flexi colour selection
    • Added flexicolour to all thatched roof sets
    • The Oceania Faux Lava Rocks are now tagged as stone rather than plastic
    • Fixed an issue where guests were unable to see through all Oceania Netting assets
    • Fixed an issue causing groups of guests to become stuck when trying to interact with the Oceanian bench
    • Fixed a graphical issue on all Nikau Palm trees
    • Fixed a graphical issue on all Cabbage Palm trees
  • UI
    • Fixed an issue causing all guests to have a recent thought about viewing domes after a new dome was placed - Now only guests that are inside viewing domes will have recent thoughts about them
  • Stability
    • Fixed various crashes, improving game stability

Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack and Free Update 1.15 Out Now! 🐧

Hayo Zookeepers!

It's time to set sail and discover the Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack, out now! Grab the pack on Steam and update your game now to enjoy free Update 1.15.



Travel along the islands and meet the 5 new animals that you can welcome into your Zoo: the remarkable North Island Brown Kiwi, powerful Tasmanian Devil, resilient Little Penguin, adorable Quokka and our Walkthrough Exhibit animal, the magnificent Spectacled Flying Fox!



Celebrate the beauty of Polynesian influences across the pacific with over 200 scenery pieces to immerse yourself with. Discover the patterned Tiki decorations, intricately carved wooden pieces, a colourful arrangement of Flower Leis and vibrant decorative Boats with all their sails and oars! Amongst the kaleidoscope of colourful décor you'll also find a range of glow in the dark Faux Lava that are truly representative of the Oceanic region. Further enhance and decorate your habitats with an array of diverse foliage that thrive in the region, such as the striking Nīkau Palm, the hardy Golden Sand Sedge and the unique Silver Fern.

Put your zoo management skills to the test in a brand new Career Scenario located on The Chatham Islands, off the coast of New Zealand. This time you'll be lending a helping hand to Bernie Goodwin's family. Bernie's daughter, Emma is working on a super special conservation project and she needs your help to set things up, introduce plant diversity into the area, as well as establishing a breeding program to make sure all the insular species on the island continue to thrive for many years to come!

Check all of this out and more in the new Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack. For further info check out our announcement post and the full patch notes below!



Update 1.15 is free and available to all players who own the base Planet Zoo game! Simply update your game now to play.

Free Update 1.15 also brings a brand new feature for your guests, Viewing Domes! This feature will give your guests an up-close and personal view of all your animals, some of them may even interact with the domes for a once in a life-time experience. To add this feature into your Zoo, just place a dome entrance on the habitat barrier and then place your Viewing Dome where you would like, inside the habitat. The Viewing Domes you place will automatically be connected to your dome gate and they can also be placed underwater to give your guests a truly breathtaking view. Just make sure you add water to your terrain after you place the dome in the desired location.  Definitely share with us all the unique ways in which you'll be adding these into your Zoos.

We've also got a few quality of life updates in the game for you to enjoy. You'll now be able to see your Bornean Orangutans swing around the thick logs with the added brachiation behaviour. Choose between the 1m, 2m, 4m, and 6m Climbable Logs to add to their habitats and soon so you'll be seeing them swinging around in your Zoos in ways you've not seen before! We've also got new colour morphs for the King Penguin from the Aquatic Pack and a Temperate Oceania biome for all modes.

Enjoy these unique island inhabitants and unleash your building creativity with NVIDIA's GeForceNOW service, which gives you instant access to GeForce PC performance on nearly any PC, Mac, SHIELD TV, Android, iOS device or Chromebook without any downloads! Make sure you can enjoy the Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack as well as Update 1.15, no matter what device you're on!
Check out the full Update Notes below for more information and all you need to know about various bug fixes, improvements, and changes in Update 1.15.

Don't forget to join us later today for an exciting launch livestream on Twitch or YouTube, at 16:00 BST, where we'll be going over all of the stunning new animals and explore further into the inspiration behind the vibrant scenery pieces. 

You can also keep up to date with everything Planet Zoo over on our social channels. Find us on TwitterInstagramFacebook and now officially on TikTok

See you there PlanZo fam. 💚

Planet Zoo - 1.15.0 Update Notes
This update contains bug fixes, updates, and some new content.
New Content - Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack
  • NEW - Animals
    • New animals in the Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack:
      • Little Penguin
      • Quokka
      • North Island Brown Kiwi
      • Tasmanian Devil
      • Spectacled Flying Fox
  • NEW - Career Scenario 
    • Emma Goodwin has reached out with plans for her first zoo project, set in the Chatham islands. Will her father, Bernie, be able to let go of the reins whilst you help his daughter build this zoo from the ground up? 
  • NEW - Scenery Pieces
    • Oceanian Sculpture Little Penguin
    • Oceanian Sculpture Quokka
    • Oceanian Sculpture Tasmanian Devil
    • Oceanian Sculpture Kiwi
    • Oceanian Decorative Buoy 01
    • Oceanian Decorative Buoy 02
    • Oceanian Flower Lei 01
    • Oceanian Flower Lei 02
    • Oceanian Roof Topper 01
    • Oceanian Roof Topper 02
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 10m Curved
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 4m Curved
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 6m Curved
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 10m Curved Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 4m Curved Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 6m Curved Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof Gable
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 10m Square Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 4m Square Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 6m Square Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof Square Corner Eave
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 10m Round Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 4m Round Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 6m Round Corner
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof Round Corner Eave
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 10m Straight
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 2m Straight
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 4m Straight
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 6m Straight
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 2m Eave
    • Oceanian Thatch Roof 4m Eave
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Large 4m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Large 6m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Large 8m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Medium 2m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Medium 3m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Medium 4m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Small 2m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Small 3m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Small 4m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Thin 0.5m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Thin 1m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Post Thin 2m
    • Oceanian Rope Knot
    • Oceanian Rope Coils Large
    • Oceanian Rope Hoop Large
    • Oceanian Rope Coils Medium
    • Oceanian Rope Hoop Medium
    • Oceanian Rope Coils Small
    • Oceanian Rope Hoop Small
    • Oceanian Rope Coils Thin
    • Oceanian Rope Hoop Thin
    • Oceanian Tribal Wood Panel Thin 1m
    • Oceanian Tribal Wood Panel Thin 2m
    • Oceanian Tribal Wood Panel Thick 1m
    • Oceanian Tribal Wood Panel Thick 2m
    • Oceanian Tiki Lintel
    • Oceanian Tiki Mask
    • Oceanian Wooden Plinth Tall
    • Oceanian Wooden Plinth
    • Oceanian Wooden Plinth Wide
    • Oceanian Tribal Oar 01 Large
    • Oceanian Tribal Oar 01 Small
    • Oceanian Tribal Oar 02 Large
    • Oceanian Tribal Oar 02 Small
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Arch
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Arch Tunnel
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Arch Square
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Arch Square Tunnel
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Shop Front
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Large Window
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Station Surround 01
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Station Surround 02
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall 1m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall 2m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall 4m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Door
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Slope 1m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Slope 2m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Slope 4m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Curved 1m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Curved 2m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Curved 4m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Floor
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Floor Quarter Circle 01
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Floor Quarter Circle 02
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Gable 1m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Gable 2m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 1m x 2m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 2m x 2m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 4m x 2m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 4m x 4m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 4m x 2m Window
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 4m x 2m Door
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 4m x 2m Curved
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 4m x 2m Curved Window
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Wall Panel 4m x 2m Curved Door
    • Oceanian Driftwood Flooring 2.5m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Flooring 5m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Flooring Plank
    • Oceanian Decorative Panel 01
    • Oceanian Decorative Panel 02
    • Oceanian Tiki Statue
    • Oceanian Tiki Statue Brazier
    • Oceanian Tiki Torch
    • Oceanian Tiki Head Large
    • Oceanian Tiki Head Small
    • Oceanian Canoe
    • Oceanian Canoe Sail
    • Oceanian Canoe Outrigger
    • Oceanian Canoe Boat
    • Oceanian Roof Topper 01
    • Oceanian Roof Topper 02
    • Oceanian Driftwood Fence 2m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Fence 4m
    • Oceanian Driftwood Fence Post
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Gable 6m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Gable 4m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Gable 10m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Gable Curved 4m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Gable Curved 6m
    • Oceanian Woven Bark Gable Curved 10m
    • Oceanian Skirt Thatch 01
    • Oceanian Skirt Thatch 02
    • Oceanian Skirt Thatch 03
    • Oceanian Skirt Thatch 04
    • Oceanian Skirt Thatch 05
    • Oceanian Skirt Thatch 06
    • Oceanian Skirt Leaves 01
    • Oceanian Skirt Leaves 02
    • Oceanian Skirt Leaves 03
    • Oceanian Skirt Leaves 04
    • Oceanian Skirt Leaves 05
    • Oceanian Skirt Leaves 06
    • Oceanian Drum Barrel
    • Oceanian Driftwood Door
    • Oceanian Driftwood Window
    • Oceanian Net Drooping 4m x 4m
    • Oceanian Net Drooping 2m x 2m
    • Oceanian Net Flat 1m x 1m
    • Oceanian Net Flat 1m x 2m
    • Oceanian Net Flat 4m x 2m
    • Oceanian Net Hanging 01
    • Oceanian Net Hanging 02
    • Oceanian Net Hanging 03
    • Oceanian Net Hanging 04
    • Oceanian Net Hanging 05
    • Oceanian Rock Wall Block 1m
    • Oceanian Rock Wall Block 2m
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Flow Large
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Molten Small
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Molten Large
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Flow Small
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Cooled Large
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Cooled Small
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Cooling Large
    • Oceanian Faux Lava Cooling Small
    • Oceanian Decorative Board 01
    • Oceanian Decorative Board 02
    • Oceanian Decorative Board 03
    • Oceanian Picnic Canopy
    • Oceanian Bin
    • Oceanian Bench
    • Oceanian Picnic Bench
    • Oceanian Animal Sign Little Penguin 01
    • Oceanian Animal Sign Little Penguin 02
    • Oceanian Animal Sign Quokka
    • Oceanian Animal Sign Spectacled Flying Fox 01
    • Oceanian Animal Sign Spectacled Flying Fox 02
    • Oceanian Animal Sign Kiwi
    • Oceanian Animal Sign Tasmanian Devil
    • Reward Statue Kiwi Stone
    • Reward Statue Kiwi Bronze
    • Reward Statue Kiwi Silver
    • Reward Statue Kiwi Gold
  • NEW - Foliage 
    • Nīkau Palm 01
    • Nīkau Palm 02
    • Nīkau Palm 03
    • Silver Fern 01
    • Silver Fern 02
    • Silver Fern 03
    • Cabbage Tree 01
    • Cabbage Tree 02
    • Cabbage Tree 03
    • King Fern 01
    • King Fern 02
    • King Fern 03
    • Coastal Pigface 01
    • Coastal Pigface 02
    • Coastal Pigface 03
    • Coastal Pigface 04
  • NEW - Blueprints
    • Oceanian Zoo Entrance
    • Oceanian Keeper Hut Large
    • Oceanian Keeper Hut Small
    • Oceanian Quarantine Large
    • Oceanian Quarantine Small
    • Oceanian Research Centre Large
    • Oceanian Research Centre Small
    • Oceanian Staff Room Large
    • Oceanian Staff Room Small
    • Oceanian Trade Centre
    • Oceanian Veterinary Surgery
    • Oceanian Workshop
    • Oceanian Toilet Large
    • Oceanian Toilet Small
    • Oceanian Restaurant
    • Oceanian Shop Small [Shell]
    • Oceanian Archway
    • Oceanian Beach Garden
    • Oceanian Shipwreck
    • Oceanian Waterfall
    • Oceanian Building 01
    • Oceanian Building 02
    • Oceanian Building 03
    • Oceanian Building 04
    • Oceanian Market Cart
    • Oceanian Walkthrough Exhibit
  • NEW - Avatar Costume
    • Quokka Hat and Avatar costume
New Content - Free Update 1.15.0
  • NEW - Viewing Domes
    • Give your guests a breathtaking, close-up view of your animals with Viewing Domes. Place Viewing Domes from the Facilities → Guest Facilities menu and place them anywhere on your habitat's terrain.
    • Attach a Viewing Dome Entrance, found in the Barriers → Gates menu, to the habitat's barrier so guests can access any Viewing Dome within the habitat.
    • These glass-domed chambers accommodate one guest group and allow them to get close to any animal
    • Animals also won't get stressed from being viewed from within a Viewing Dome
  • NEW - Brachiation for Bornean Orangutan
    • Bornean Orangutans are now able to brachiate along the 1m, 2m, 4m, and 6m Climbable Logs.
      • Please note that due to navigational constraints, they are unable to use any thin climbable pieces.
  • NEW - Addition of Temperate Oceania Biome
    • The temperate biome is now available when creating a new zoo in Oceania, covering Tasmania, most of New Zealand, and the East coast of Australia.
    • Available in all game modes.
    • Flat and Sculpted versions come with a new unique map skirt.
  • NEW - Scenery Pieces
    • Volcanic Rock Path
    • Viewing Dome
    • Viewing Dome Entrance
    • Viewing Dome Sign
    • Volcanic Rock 01
    • Volcanic Rock 02
    • Volcanic Rock 03
    • Volcanic Rock 04
    • Volcanic Rock 05
    • Volcanic Rock 06
    • Volcanic Rock 07
    • Volcanic Rock 08
    • Volcanic Rock 09
    • Volcanic Rock 10
    • Volcanic Rock 11
    • Volcanic Rock 12
    • Volcanic Rock 13
    • Volcanic Rock 14
    • Volcanic Rock 15
    • Volcanic Rock 16
    • Volcanic Rock 17
    • Volcanic Rock 18
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding 2x2 01
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding 2x2 02
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding 2x4 01
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding 2x4 02
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding 4x4 01
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding 4x4 02
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding Curve 01
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding Curve 02
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding Pillar 01
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding Pillar 02
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding Pillar Thin 01
    • Volcanic Rock Cladding Pillar Thin 02
  • NEW - Foliage
    • Kahakaha 01
    • Kahakaha 02
    • Kahakaha 03
    • Golden Sand Sedge 01
    • Golden Sand Sedge 02
    • Golden Sand Sedge 03
    • Golden Sand Sedge 04
    • Golden Sand Sedge 05
    • Golden Sand Sedge 06
    • Golden Sand Sedge Dry 01
    • Golden Sand Sedge Dry 02
    • Golden Sand Sedge Dry 03
    • Golden Sand Sedge Dry 04
    • Golden Sand Sedge Dry 05
    • Golden Sand Sedge Dry 06
  • NEW - Blueprints
    • Natural Viewing Dome Entrance [Shell]
  • NEW - Music Tracks
    • 4 new music tracks for the in-game speakers:
      • Penguin Paradise
      • Walk like a Quokka
      • Kiwis at Ease
      • Foxes in Flight
General Bug Fixes and Adjustments
  • Animals
    • Added King Penguin Colourmorph variants (Speckled Leucistic, Albino, Melanistic, Xanthic)
    • Added Tropical and Temperate biomes to the Dingo's Zoopedia page, Education Board, and TV Screen Displays
    • Fixed overpopulation issues when a habitat has more than 2 Striped Hyenas of the same sex. The social limit for mixed groups is 7 Striped Hyenas regardless of gender
    • Removed the Desert Horned Viper tag from the species filter on the habitat tab of the object browser
    • Fixed capitalized letter inconsistencies in Education Board and TV Screen for Asian Small-Clawed Otter and Boa Constrictor
    • Fixed Planco and scientific names being inverted on Education Board and TV screen for the Common Wombat
    • Polished the transition between standing and walking on the Plains Zebra
    • Outsider animals are now completely excluded from mating
    • Removed the temperate biome icon on the Giant Otters education board and TV display
    • Fixed an issue where the Bornean Orangutan Juvenile was missing fur at a certain camera distance
    • Fixed an issue where alerts would occur for animals being looked after in quarantine
  • Camera
    • Added the option to invert the Y-axis on standard and orbit camera modes
    • Fixed flickering issues occurring on animals with large hair cards such as Striped Hyena, Blue Wildebeest, or African Crested Porcupine
  • Scenario
    • Removed all Pathing and Scenery assets from the Terrain Only Mode of "Sun, Sand, Stilettos" map
  • Habitats
    • Fixed a bug preventing movable enrichments from updating their "Uses in the last 12 months" stat
    • Fixed Forage box not showing suitable species unless raised from the ground.
    • Siberian Peashrub 01, Siberian Peashrub 02, Siberian Peashrub Flowered 01, and Siberian Peashrub Flowered 02 will get recognized in the Plant tab of Animal and Habitat info panels
  • Scenery
    • Fixed visual issues on Classic Bas-relief Embossed 01
    • Fixed visual issues on Planet Zoo Primitive Arch 02
    • Fixed visual issues on the Creosote Bushes
  • Facilities
    • Staff Room name will now be saved and will stop reverting back to its default name in the UI
  • UI
    • Fixed a bug where all animals with applied contraceptives were hidden when using age filter in the Franchise animal storage
    • Zoopedia now shows correct icons for different types of food
    • Fixed Piñata Zebra food enrichment from being displayed as Pinata in the Animal Enrichment tab
    • UI will now be able to handle trillions. This will fix the bug where, when a player had too much money, the UI mistakenly believed the player was massively in debt. This also applies to the Loans Management tab, where the buttons to pay off loans were incorrectly disabled
  • Stability
    • Fixed various crashes, improving game stability
Known Issues
  • Tutorial
    • Players may notice that the Grizzly bear habitat in Goodwin house is looking a little bare. We are aware of this and are working to restore our Grizzlies habitat back to its former glory!
  • Blueprints
    • There is a known rare crash when creating a habitat blueprint containing our new viewing domes. For the time being it is advised that players do not create new habitat blueprints containing viewing domes. 

Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack arriving 19 Sep 🐧

Hayo Zookeepers,

Pack your bags and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey along the coastal islands. Introducing the Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack which will be sailing its way to you on 19 September alongside Free Update 1.15. 



Abundant in rich fauna and flora, you'll discover some iconic species in various locations on the Oceanian continent. 

Through the lush forests of New Zealand you may encounter the curious Kiwi, or set sail further along the islands to meet with the energetic Tasmanian Devil. Keep rowing along the South Coast of Australia to discover a Little Penguin colony huddled together, or if you'd prefer, take a hike to Rottnest Island to discover the lovable Quokka giving you their best smile. Oh, Look up there! It's the striking Spectacled Flying Fox, spreading its wings in its Walkthrough Exhibit! 



Alongside these stunning animals, you'll also be getting over 200 scenery pieces inspired by the rich traditions of Polynesia. Decorate your Zoos with intricately carved Tiki Statues, straw huts and colourful Flower Leis, in celebration of the captivating culture of the region. You can even admire the diversity of the islands with the addition of impressive glow-in-the-dark faux lava, along with distinctive foliage that inhabit the islands, such as the beautiful Nīkau Palm and the radiant Silver Fern, emblematic of New Zealand.

It's time to also welcome back Emma Goodwin, Bernie's daughter in another Planet Zoo Career Scenario! This time you'll be supporting Emma as she works on a very special project in the Oceanic region, focusing on conservation. Of course, you'll be helping her fix up the place, add some infrastructure and making sure plant diversity is on point! Can't forget about the animals too, you'll take part in establishing a breeding program to make sure all the wonderful species that are unique to the region are around for generations to come. Can you help Emma make the project a success? We can't wait to see how you tackle this one!

Keep an eye on our social channels as we help Emma and her dad kick-start this special project early! 👀



That's not all though, we've also got some extra additions that are coming your way in Free Update 1.15.

Viewing Domes

Give your Zoo visitors a whole new viewing experience with Viewing Domes. Guests will be able to enter these Viewing Domes in the habitat via an underground network without any need for a path or tunnel, so they can enjoy an extra closeup view of your wonderful animals through the safety of the glass. To activate this feature, just place a Viewing Dome entrance on the habitat barrier and then place your Viewing Dome anywhere inside the habitat. They will automatically be connected to your dome gate and you can even place multiple domes in one habitat. Why not place them underwater to create an even more breathtaking view? Just make sure you add water to your terrain after you place the dome in the desired location.  You can find your dome entrance in the barriers menu and the glass viewing dome in your guest facilities and habitats tab. We're excited to see all the creative ways you utilise this new feature for your Zoos! 



As always, we've added some quality of life updates in the game for you to enjoy.

We've now added the brachiation behaviour for the Bornean Orangutan. They will be able to brachiate using the 1m, 2m, 4m, and 6m Climbable Logs, so you'll be seeing them swinging around in your Zoos in ways you've not seen before!

There are also new colour morphs for the King Penguin from the Aquatic Pack, which are Melanistic, Leucistic, Brown, and Xanthic!  We've also added a new Temperate Oceania biome for you to enjoy in all modes. 

Free Update 1.15 will also come with various fixes alongside all of this content, which will be included in the Update Notes upon release on 19 September.

Also some more exciting news - We are officially on TikTok! We'll be posting exclusive content over on our Planet Zoo official TikTok channel in the lead up to the launch of the Oceania Pack and update 1.15, so make sure to follow us over there so you don't miss out on all the fun! 

The Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack will be available for purchase for £7.99 ($9.99, 9.99€) on Steam from 19 September. If you want to be notified when the game is available, then head on over to Steam and wishlist it now! Please remember that you'll only be able to enjoy the Planet Zoo: Oceania Pack if you already own the base game of Planet Zoo.

Follow along on our social media channels in the run-up to the Pack launch to join Bernie and Emma to scout out the islands before they start their big conservation project, you may spot some animal reveals along the way 👀. You can find us on TwitterInstagramFacebook and now on TikTok! If you missed our ✨special livestream✨ yesterday you can also check it out here.

We hope you are as excited as we are for this announcement, and we look forward to seeing how you get involved with the Goodwin Family's special project! Tell us what you're more excited for below ⬇️

Planet Zoo Update 1.14.1 is available now!

Hayo Zookeepers,

Update 1.14.1 is available now for you all to enjoy! Simply update your game to play. For full patch notes, see below:

Planet Zoo - 1.14.1 Update Notes
This update contains bug fixes

New Content - Free Update 1.14.0 - These great features were not captured in our last set of patch notes, here's some more info on them now!
  • NEW - New Colourmorphs and Colour Variations for the Bactrian Camel
    • Piebald
    • Leucistic
    • Brown colour morph
  • NEW - Widget speed controller
    • Added an advanced widget speed multiplier control. Which can affect the rate of your movement and rotation widgets for precision or speed


Planet Zoo - 1.14.1 Update Notes
General Bug Fixes and Adjustments
  • Animals
    • Adjusted the Black Rhinoceros' head position
    • Adjusted the Black Rhinoceros walking animations
    • Fixed a bug where the incorrect icons for quarantined animals were being displayed
    • Fixed Planco and scientific names being inverted on the TV screen display for the Common Wombat
    • Melon Feeder will now appear under Food Enrichments in the Somali Wild Ass' Zoopedia page
    • Fixed a bug where Timber Wolves could walk through barriers
    • Added Sand Cat tag to all the smaller climbing frames
    • Adjusted the animation of the Sand Cat adults and juvenile entering the burrow
    • Adjusted the animation of the Fennec Fox juvenile exiting the burrow
    • Adjusted the animation of the Sand Cat adults while drinking from a lake
    • Adjusted Dromedary Camel idle animation
    • Fixed a bug that prevented the Somali Wild Ass from using the Water Jet Rock
    • Added audio to Dama Gazelle while using Scarecrow Feeder enrichment
    • Fixed a bug where the Black Rhinoceros Female was getting stuck on the spot
  • Habitats
    • Fixed a bug that caused animals to be marked as escaped while they are inside a habitat.
  • Scenery
    • Fixed a bug where scenery items looked low quality close to the camera
  • Stability
    • Fixed various crashes improving game stability

Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack and Free Update 1.14 Out Now! 🐪

Hayo Zookeepers!

It's time to break out the sun cream, put on your sunglasses, find a shady spot, and drink plenty of water, because the Planet Zoo: Arid Animal pack is out now! There's plenty of time to grab it on Steam while free Update 1.14 downloads.



It's time to welcome 8 new animal friends to your zoos that are all especially adapted to life in harsh arid climates: the hardy Dromedary Camel, the elegant Addax and Dama Gazelle, the prickly African Crested Porcupine, the shy and elusive Sand Cat, the sturdy Black Rhino, and the striped Somali Wild Ass. Rounding out the cast is the pack's Exhibit animal: the sleek and rattling Desert Horned Viper.

The Arid Animal Pack is a celebration of the fauna living in the arid lands, with 8 impressive animals that all have ways to overcome the hardships of the heat.



Alongside these new creatures you'll be able to put your zoo management skills to the test in a new Career Scenario set in the Middle East. Socialite turned conservationist Tiffany Summers is trying to build a new zoo, but she needs your help making sure things run as smoothly as possible. Let's make sure the zoo is ready for the big party to celebrate its opening! Expect several animals from the Arid Animal Pack to show up in this new narrative scenario, so this is the perfect way to learn how to best take care of these wonderful creatures.



Free Update 1.14 brings several new and exciting features to Planet Zoo, including Staff Flexicolour options for your zoo staff! With this new feature you'll be able to customise the colours of your staff's uniforms, so they'll always look their very best. You can create custom colour schemes for your favourite members of staff through their individual info panel, or select different colourways for each staff type through the Staff Overview screen. The choice is yours!

Also coming in the free update are new spitting behaviours for your Bactrian Camels, Llamas, and the new Dromedary Camel introduced in this pack! Guests might be in for a surprise if they get too close to the animals' habitats, but luckily it won't have a negative impact on your guests' happiness.

Last, but certainly not least, we want to highlight both of our new camera modes, the Scenic Mode and the Cinematic Route Editor. Both these features will let you create amazing looking vista shots and cinematic videos of your Zoos! The Scenic Mode lets you record footage from one vantage point and allows you to further customise this with pre-defined camera behaviours such as spin, ellipse, zoom, spiral in and spiral out. The Cinematic Route Editor is a more intricate tool that will allow you to create animated routes of your zoos by giving you the opportunity to manually add key frames to areas of your choice. These key frames can all be connected or cut separately, still moving through a sequence to create a unique and defined path for the camera to transition through. Each key frame you add can also be individually customised and there are also route settings available, so definitely give it a go and play around with it! We're looking forward to seeing how you use this new tool, Zookeepers!

Read more about Free Update 1.14 here.

You can also enjoy these stunning new animals and unleash your building creativity with NVIDIA's GeForceNOW service, which gives you instant access to GeForce PC performance on nearly any PC, Mac, SHIELD TV, Android, iOS device or Chromebook without any downloads! Enjoy the Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack as well as Update 1.14, no matter what device you're on!

Check out the full Update Notes below for all you need to know about various bug fixes, improvements, and changes in Update 1.14! Don't forget to also join us for a launch livestream later today, on Twitch or YouTube, at 17:00 BST.

Now let's take a look at the Update Notes:

Planet Zoo - 1.14.0 Update Notes

This update contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.

New Content - Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack

  • NEW - Animals
    • New animals in the Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack:
      • Dromedary Camel
      • Addax
      • Dama Gazelle
      • African Crested Porcupine
      • Sand Cat
      • Black Rhinoceros
      • Somali Wild Ass
      • Desert Horned Viper
  • NEW - Career Scenario 
    • Tiffany's paradise park is a new, up and coming, tourist destination; proudly showcasing Saudi Arabia’s beauty and wildlife through the use of modern education, retail and dining.... That is, if you and Tiffany are up to the challenge!
  • NEW - Scenery Pieces
    • Arid Animal Sign Addax
    • Arid Animal Sign Crested Porcupine
    • Arid Animal Sign Black Rhinoceros
    • Arid Animal Sign Dromedary Camel
    • Arid Animal Sign Dama Gazelle 01
    • Arid Animal Sign Dama Gazelle 02
    • Arid Animal Sign Sand Cat
    • Arid Animal Sign Somali Wild Ass
    • Reward Statue Dromedary Camel Stone
    • Reward Statue Dromedary Camel Bronze
    • Reward Statue Dromedary Camel Silver
    • Reward Statue Dromedary Camel Gold
  • NEW - Avatar Costume 
    • Dromedary Camel Hat and Avatar costume
New Content - Free Update 1.14.0
  • NEW - Staff Flexi colour
    • Staff members' uniform colours can now be customised on an individual or staff type level
    • Select a staff member to apply flexicolour to all four channels of their uniform to make them stand out from their peers
    • Go to the new Zoo → Staff → Staff Uniforms tab in the zoo management UI to set and change uniform colours for an entire staff type
  • NEW - New animal behaviour: Spitting at guests 
    • All camelids, that is, Bactrian Camels, Llamas, and Dromedary Camels, now have a chance to perform a spitting interaction with guests
    • If guests are visible and near to the animal, the interaction becomes available. Keep barriers high or block the view to keep your guests safe
    • Guests will not be harmed by this interaction but will leave the habitat to look at something more friendly
  • NEW - Scenic Camera Mode 
    • A new camera mode is available from the camera modes widget in the bottom right of the HUD
    • Place the camera location anywhere in the world by clicking. Vertical position can be adjusted holding the standard vertical height key (Default: Shift)
    • Camera behaviour can be adjusted from the selection panel in the bottom right while in Scenic Camera Mode: select between spin, ellipsis, spiral in, spiral out, and adjust speed to get the perfect view
  • NEW - Cinematic Route Editor 
    • Create detailed videos with the Cinematic Route Editor, available in the camera modes widget in the bottom right of the HUD
    • Routes are calculated along keyframes, which are positions you set for your camera to create a route using as many or few as you like
    • Any keyframe can be individually moved and customised with different settings such as
      • Using the camera target instead of the camera to calculate the route, which create wide curves around the view
      • Jumping to the next keyframe, which creates cinematic cuts between parts of a route
      • Editing the speed of the route on the segments around individual keyframes
    • Routes are saved for each zoo, meaning they can be shared and viewed with your builds on the steam workshop when uploading a zoo
  • NEW - Foliage
    • Nitraria Retusa Bush Dry 01
    • Nitraria Retusa Bush Dry 02
    • Nitraria Retusa Bush Dry 03
    • Nitraria Retusa Bush 04
    • Nitraria Retusa Bush 05
    • Nitraria Retusa Bush 06
    • Creosote Bush Dry 01
    • Creosote Bush Dry 02
    • Creosote Bush Dry 03
    • Creosote Bush 04
    • Creosote Bush 05
    • Creosote Bush 06
  • NEW - Music Tracks
    • Listen to the soothing sounds of the sands around your zoo with 4 new music tracks accessible through the in game speakers:
      • Saharan Sands
      • Red Sea Hills
      • Tuwaiq Canyons
      • Al-Dahna Caravan
General Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Animals
    • Added Taiga Biome icon missing on the Polar Bear's TV screen display
    • Added Grassland Biome icon missing on Red River Hog's Education Board
    • Added Aquatic Biome icon missing on Asian Water Monitor's Education Board
    • Fixed Planco and scientific names being inverted on the TV screen display for the Red Deer, Striped Skunk, Egyptian Fruit Bat
    • Fixed incorrect Planco names on the Eurasian Lynx's Education Boards
    • Changed 'North America' to 'Central America' in Colombian White-Faced Capuchin Monkey's Zoopedia page
    • Added Central America tag to California Sea Lion's Zoopedia page
    • Fixed a bug preventing Dall Sheep from escaping while using a Goat Climbing Mountain too close to the habitat barrier
    • Fixed a bug preventing Japanese Macaque from using Hot Water taps in shallow water
    • Fixed a bug preventing Lar Gibbon from sliding for a moment after climbing off from Tangled Liana
    • Added a sound when any member of the Nine-Banded Armadillo family dies due to predation
    • Polished Cougar bite animation
    • Polished Juvenile West African Lion sleeping animation
    • Fixed both Chinese Pangolin male and female animations when using the Artificial Termite Mound
    • Fixed Lar Gibbon Conservation Status on Education Board to match the Conservation Status in Zoopedia
    • Chinese Pangolins and Fennec Foxes can now use the Small Burrow
  • Game Modes
    • Balanced the animal market in Challenge Mode to take into account the amount of DLCs owned by players
    • Updated Desert South America Sculpted opening times to 05.00-23.00 and ticket prices set to 3.00 to match other maps in both Franchise and Challenge modes
  • Guests
    • Fixed a bug where the guests were fleeing from non-escaped animals
  • Scenario
    • Fixed a bug blocking players from completing Career Scenario 'The Ape-renticeship' due to Animal Market being empty
    • In 'Goodwin House' scenario, fixed a bug preventing the Hippopotamus from being stuck while swimming
    • Fixed a rare bug in 'Myers Castle' scenario preventing the 'Keep Crime rate Low' objective being completed due to the wrong inspector type being spawned
    • Fixed a rare bug in the Purmamarca Educational Reserve scenario preventing both the objectives 'Build an Animal trade centre' and 'Build a research centre' from being completed by players
  • Habitats
    • Herb Scent Marker Enrichment is now accessible from multiple sides
  • Scenery
    • Added flexicolour tag to several base game assets
  • Facilities
    • Fixed Twilight Pack Blueprints being gated by non-Twilight mechanic research
    • Fixed a bug preventing players to place specific habitat blueprints due to a dynamic enrichment being placed too close
  • Staff
    • Fixed a bug preventing Keepers from teleporting outside of the habitat
    • Fixed a bug where staff members end up stuck
  • UI
    • Fixed a bug impacting font sizes in Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
  • Stability
    • Fixed a crash when players select a European Fallow Deer and click on the "Filter Habitat Items by Species" button in the Enrichment tab
    • Fixed a rare crash when players start editing climbable objects in a habitat
    • Fixed various save loading crashes


Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack Releasing 20 June 🐪

Hayo Zookeepers!

Things are heating up in Planet Zoo with the new Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack, coming to a Steam Store near you on 20 June alongside Free Update 1.14!


Under the harsh heat of the desert, life still arises and persists. Look out over the dunes and through the sands to discover some miraculous creatures who have adapted to the difficult conditions of these scorching lands. 

Be on the lookout for a Dromedary Camel wandering across the desert, while the elegant Addax and Dama Gazelle hunt for edible shrubs, grasses and leaves to snack on. Peer a little closer to the ground and you might catch a glimpse of the prickly African Crested Porcupine, or the shy and elusive Sand Cat. The Black Rhino can also be found munching on leafy plants, branches and fruit, while the well-adapted Somali Wild Ass rests in the shade to get some refuge from the scorching sun. Rounding out the cast is the sleek and impressive Desert Horned Viper, our Exhibit animal for this pack.

The Arid Animal Pack is a celebration of the fauna living in the arid lands, with 8 impressive animals that all have ways to overcome the hardships of the heat.


The story of socialite turned conservationist Tiffany Summers continues in a ✨brand new narrative scenario✨ included in the DLC. You'll be joining Tiffany in her next adventure: building a zoo in the Middle East and throwing a big party for when it officially opens, celebrating all the wonderful animals you've taken care of throughout her journey. You can expect several animals from the Arid Animal Pack to show up in this new narrative scenario.


The Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack will be available for purchase for £7.99 ($9.99, 9.99€) on Steam from 20 June. If you want to be notified when the game is available, then head on over to Steam and wishlist it now! Please remember that you'll only be able to enjoy the Planet Zoo: Arid Animal Pack if you already own the base game of Planet Zoo.

Head over to our social media in the run-up to the release for the return of Zookeeper Steve! This time he's off on another research trip and has set up camp in an arid landscape to observe the animals living there. He'll need your help to document them all, so keep an eye out for the animal reveals as they come by his hidey-hole. You can find us on TwitterInstagram, and Facebook. Also, if you missed our ✨special livestream✨ yesterday you can check it out here.

Don't forget to also join our launch celebration livestream on 20 June, where we'll be checking out the Arid Animal Pack in even greater detail, and check in with all the different animals. We're kicking things off at 5pm BST on 20 June on both Twitch and Youtube, and we'll be joined by some friends from the Planet Zoo dev team. See you there!

We look forward to exploring with you and Zookeeper Steve! Tell us what you're more excited for below