It is time to journey down under, Planet Zoo style! Planet Zoo, the popular zoo creation and management game, is getting an expansion DLC and this time it is featuring all new animals from the Outback.
Planet Zoo, for the uninitiated, is a zoo sim for PC, made by the developers of Zoo Tycoon and Planet Coaster. It allows players to create, customize, and manage a zoo. With over 85% positive ratings on Steam, the game has manged to carve out a solid place for itself among gamers. Fans have lauded the game for its charming graphics, realistic inspirations, and dynamic array of animals.
The expansion pack features five new animals and all new plants, landscapes, and architecture inspired by Australia.
The animals included in the expansion pack are:
- The cuddly koala
- The iconic red kangaroo
- The amazing southern cassowary
- The sly dingo
- The eye-catching Eastern blue-tongued lizard
The pack was announced along with a new trailer and a free update for all current players. The update will offer realistic animal color options, increased management options with regards to staff, new scenery options, and other bug fixes.
The trailer showcases everyone’s favorite things about the game. The cute animation, the catchy tunes, and the near endless customizations available for gamers everywhere.
The expansion pack looks adorable and the added options are a solid addition to an already great game. Planet Zoo is available in several different packages on Steam. Thus far, The sim has four different upgrade and expansions—the South American bundle, the Artic pack, the Deluxe upgrade, and the new Australia pack—meaning that there’s hundreds of hours of fun available for players of all ages.
Planet Zoo is currently available for purchase on Steam for $44.99. The expansion pack, Planet Zoo: Australia, is currently available for purchase for $9.99 on Steam.