Planet Zoo is the best zoo management game out there. It’s like the true sequel to the Zoo Tycoon series. With a detailed building system, players can make zoos that look and feel real, but they need to be carefully and fully managed.
The world in this game is very accurate, and the customers are very picky.
The game is also constantly getting free fixes and paid content updates, which is great for players. With each DLC pack, players can get a bunch of new animal types to adopt, learn more about, and show off to their friends and family. A lot of the time, these content packs come with new building and outdoor things that can shine even brighter than the animals themselves. For gamers who like to be challenged, a new situation has been added.
Last changed by Joe Grantham on January 3, 2024:It looks like Planet Zoo will keep putting out new DLC packs with unique species from all over the world. Almost all famous zoo animals are now in the game. People who have all the content packs can now choose from 180 types. More and more of the new adds are focused on animals that live in rural areas and are rare or threatened.
The most realistic building blocks are in the best Planet Zoo DLC packs. These can be used to make zoos that are so real that they are hard to tell apart from the real thing.
1. Eurasia Animal Pack
Highlights The Underappreciated Beauty Of Eurasian Wildlife
Even though the Eurasia Animal Pack doesn’t have any animals that most people would think of as unusual, it does add some beautiful rare species that many players will not have seen before. For example, the Saiga species has a very strange but cute nose. The Wisent or European Bison population is growing because the species is being brought back to life in some parts of Europe.
There is one bird that everyone at Planet Zoo loves more than any other: the Mute Swan. This bird is truly amazing, and it looks great in the game. Having the chance to build a different type of environment is always nice because birds aren’t shown enough in the game.
Animals Included in the Eurasia Animal Pack
- Wisent
- Wild Boar
- Mute Swan
- Sloth Bear
- Wolverine
- Saiga
- Takin
- Hermann’s Tortoise
2. Australia Pack
Includes Iconic Outback Animals & Rustic Building Pieces
Australia wildlife is some of the most unique in the world because the country is so far away from everything else. People who have the Australia Pack can add the most famous animals from the bush to their zoo. The Koala and the Red Kangaroo are the pack’s stars.
The Australian-themed scenery pieces are also a nice touch. They come in a mix of modern woods and rusty, rough pieces that would look great in a desert zoo. There are also some of the best beautiful art pieces in this DLC. Most of them are based on aboriginal art.
Animals Included in the Australia Pack
- Dingo
- Koala
- Red Kangaroo
- Southern Cassowary
- Eastern Blue-Tongued Lizard
3. Oceania Pack
Features Some Of The Cutest Species & Unique Building Pieces
In the Oceania Pack, you’ll find some of the strangest animals from the continent’s islands. The species are also very cute. The kiwis and the world’s tiniest penguins are ready to win players over. The well-known Tasmanian devils are another big draw for this DLC.
Like most extra packs, this one comes with new plants, like Silver Ferns, which are only found in New Zealand, and a new area called Temperate Oceania where players can build their zoos. The Oceania Pack includes scenery and building pieces that are based on traditional Polynesian culture. These let players create peaceful buildings and areas in the game.
Animals Included in the Oceania Pack
- North Island Brown Kiwi
- Tasmanian Devil
- Little Penguin
- Quokka
- Spectacled Flying Fox
4. Twilight Pack
Features Nocturnal Animals & Important Building Pieces For Realistic Zoos
Unlike other expansion packs that focus on one region of the world, the Twilight Pack takes animals from all around the world that have one thing in common; they are primarily nocturnal. This makes for some very interesting gameplay, as players can attempt to build exhibits that look great at night as well as during the day.
It’s really hard to make an animal look real in a game, but these games were able to do it.
Many players buy the Twilight Pack for the mostly gothic building materials, even though the animals that come with it are also great. Skilled artists use the stalactites in particular to make rock structures that look like real life. Luckily, a lot of these are on the Planet Zoo Steam Workshop as plans that you can download.
Animals Included in the Twilight Pack
- Raccoon
- Red Fox
- Spacebar Clicker
- Common Wombat
- Striped Skunk
- Egyptian Fruit Bat
4. North America Animal Pack
A Great Selection Of Iconic American Animals
Adding animal packs to the game is a great idea. They don’t focus on a main theme with the setting; instead, they just add new animals that Planet Zoo fans want to see. The North America Animal Pack adds some well-known species that aren’t in the base game.
It could be said that California sea lions steal the show in this DLC. It’s a lot of fun for players to make dynamic underwater homes for them. For animal lovers who love North American wildlife, this DLC is a must-have. It includes beavers, alligators, and the beautiful arctic fox.
Animals Included in the North America Animal Pack
- North American Beaver
- Moose
- California Sea Lion
- Cougar
- American Alligator
- Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
- Arctic Fox
- American Bullfrog
5. South America Pack
Key Species & Building Pieces Often Used In Steam Workshop Blueprints
The South America DLC pack has many South American-themed building blocks and different animals. One of the most fun things about it is trying to find and breed jaguars that have a rare gene that makes them black, or “Black Panthers.”
One of the best things about the South America Pack is that it’s used in a lot of the files that other people make and post on the Steam Workshop. Many of the best works would not be possible without it.
Animals Included in the South America Pack
- Colombian White-Faced Capuchin Monkey
- Giant Anteater
- Jaguar
- Llama
- Red-Eyed Tree Frog
6. Grasslands Animal Pack
A Wide Range Of Species, Including Various Butterflies For Walkthrough Exhibits
Earth Zoo has a lot of great DLC, but the Grasslands Animal Pack is a little different. It doesn’t try to find a balance between animals and houses; instead, it mostly just adds new species from grassy areas to the game.
This DLC is great for animal fans because it has a lot of different kinds from all over the world. With the addition of the European Peacock, a butterfly despite its name, players can now see a new animal in a full show. The Blue Wildebeest gets along well with many other animals that live on the plains, which makes areas with lots of different species even better.
Animals included in the Grasslands Animal Pack
- Nine-Banded Armadillo
- Maned Wolf
- Emu
- Caracal
- Red-Necked Wallaby
- Striped Hyena
- Blue Wildebeest
- Cloudless Sulphur
- European Peacock
- Menelaus Blue Morpho
- Monarch
- Old World Swallowtail
7. Arctic Pack
Iconic Arctic Mammals & Building Pieces For A Cozy Winter Zoo
Polar bears by themselves are enough to make the Arctic Pack a great DLC and for lovers of these iconic bears a must-have. On top of having access to these apex predators, players will also be able to adopt and care for other much-loved species such as the Arctic Wolf and reindeer.
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Also, the new scenery pieces with an Arctic theme are great for making cozy winter parks that make it feel like Christmas all year long. For these reasons, many consider the Arctic Pack to be the best DLC for Planet Zoo.
Animals Included in the Arctic Pack
- Arctic Wolf
- Dall Sheep
- Polar Bear
- Reindeer
8. Europe Pack
Lesser Appreciated Species & The Best Building Pieces For A Realistic City Zoo
The Europe Pack DLC is a must-have for fans who want to make modern zoos that look and feel real, even though Europe isn’t known for its unusual animals. With its coaches, boats, and city-themed buildings, this DLC pack is great for urban parks. Players can add tiny textures to their zoos with the stickers that are available. This will make them look like they are real.
There is also a medieval style in the pack, along with one of the best things for getting better. People can watch their new Alpine Ibexes do what they do best on the Goat Climbing Mountain. The Eurasian Lynx, a truly beautiful species, has to be the animal that stands out.
Animals Included in the Europe Pack
- Eurasian Lynx
- Alpine Ibex
- European Badger
- European Fallow Deer
- Fire Salamander