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Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack and Update 1.11 Out Now! 🦇

Hayo Zookeepers!

It's time to discover what happens when the sun sets, with the Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack and free Update 1.11, both out now! You can grab the pack on Steam, and update your game to be able to enjoy the free content! 

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Meet your curious new residents: five cunning animals including the Raccoon, Common Wombat, Red Fox, Striped Skunk, and you'll also see the Egyptian Fruit Bat soar!

The brand new Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack will also allow you to create a truly thrilling zoo with more than 200 scenery pieces inspired by gothic architecture and spooky celebrations. Enjoy haunted décor and creepy elements like spider web benches, carved pump jack-o'-lanterns, and even a spooky cauldron to help make your zoo as atmospheric as possible. Of course, we haven't forgotten some fall flora, so you'll also be able to incorporate Ivy, Foxgloves, and even piles of scattered leaves to add to the ambiance. 

Finally, the Twilight Pack will also bring you a brand new Campaign Scenario, the first one since the Arctic Pack! Dominic Myers has abandoned a Transylvanian zoo in a state of complete disrepair, and Nancy is going to need your help to fix it up. You'll also have to contend with the needs of an in-world-famous Himalayan Bear, which guests are flocking to in droves - with the spotlight on you, you will need to make sure the Bear is getting everything they need. We're sure you're up to the task!

The Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack is available now on Steam for £7.99 ($9.99, 9.99€)

You must have the base Planet Zoo game to be able to play this content. Update 1.11 is out now to install and is free for all players.



Update 1.11 is free and available to all players who own the base Planet Zoo game! Simply update your game now to play.

This free Update has some exciting new features, including Educator Exhibit Demonstrations, Customisable Exhibit Backdrops, New Biome Skirts, a New Animal Behaviour allowing large escaped animals to attack bins and rummage for food, and the addition of Sounds of Summer to your in-game Speakers. You can read more about the free update in the announcement post, but we'll share a selection of highlights for you here, too. 

Your guests will be able to get closer to exhibit animals than ever before with new Educator Exhibit Demonstrations, where your Educators can take out exhibit animals and hold them during Educator Talks to give your guests demonstrations. This will be available for a wide range of species and there are different ways your Educators may hold them, so we hope you enjoy seeing how your favourites are included in Talks. Not all species are included as some are either too large or unsafe to handle (so animals such as the Common Death Adder or Golden Poison Frog will have to stay in their exhibit at a safe distance!).



Customisable Exhibit Backdrops are also now available for your Zoo, so that you can use any image you'd like as a 2D backdrop for exhibits. This means you can incorporate theming and customise exhibits like never before - we can't wait to see what you do with this new feature. 

Speaking of customisation...Update 1.11 also brings with it 12 New Biome Skirts and 1 Reskin Design, which will provide more variation to your zoo maps, and allow for more diverse landscapes for your zoos. 

Some of your animals will also exhibit a new behaviour upon escaping their habitats - attacking bins! If a large enough animal escapes their habitat, they'll knock over bins around your zoo and begin eating the contents...yuck! Luckily, as the contents of your bin will be leftover food from your guests, your animals won't get sick from this new behaviour. This will impact the quality of their last meal, though, so they might be a little unhappy until they're returned to their habitat and given access to fresh food more in keeping with their needs. 

If you joined us for the Sounds of Summer launch stream, or have managed to enjoy the album on YouTube since, we've got a treat for you! You'll now be able to use these tracks on your in-game speakers, bringing the chilled lo-fi vibes to your zoo and giving your guests (and you!) the perfect soundtrack to say goodbye to summer with. 

There are lots more features included in Update 1.11, including new Piebald variants of some species, exhibit camera improvements, a ramp terrain stamp, and more! For more information, read the Update 1.11 announcement post, or check out the full Update Notes, below! 

We can't wait to see what you create with the Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack and the new features in Update 1.11! Don't forget to join us for a launch livestream later today, on Twitch or YouTube.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2150050/Planet_Zoo_Twilight_Pack/

Planet Zoo - 1.11.0 Update Notes

This update contains bug fixes, updates and some new content.
New Content - Planet Zoo: 
Twilight Pack
  • NEW - Animals
    • New animals in the Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack:
      • Common Wombat
      • Racoon
      • Red Fox
      • Striped Skunk
      • Egyptian Fruit Bat
  • NEW - Career Scenario 
    • We return with our first new career scenario since the Arctic pack. This time there is a new project set deep within the forests of Transylvania. A familiar foe has left one of their zoos in a bit of a state and it's up to you and Nancy to turn it around. You can do this, Zookeepers!
    • Challenge, and Sandbox versions of the map are available
    • Terrain only sandbox and challenge variants of the map are also available
  • NEW - Scenery Pieces
    • Twilight Stalactite 01
    • Twilight Stalactite 02
    • Twilight Stalactite 03
    • Twilight Brazier
    • Twilight Wall Torch
    • Twilight Wall Torch Bracket
    • Twilight Animal Gargoyle Racoon
    • Twilight Animal Gargoyle Red Fox
    • Twilight Animal Gargoyle Common Wombat
    • Twilight Animal Gargoyle Striped Skunk
    • Twilight Animal Gargoyle Platform Large
    • Twilight Animal Gargoyle Platform Small
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower 01
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Base
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Castlements
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof 01
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof 03
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof Base
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof Cap
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Trim
    • Twilight Portcullis Gate Section
    • Twilight Portcullis Gate Spike
    • Twilight Portcullis Metal Banding 1m
    • Twilight Portcullis Metal Banding 2m
    • Twilight Portcullis Metal Banding 4m
    • Twilight Portcullis Wooden Beam 1m
    • Twilight Portcullis Wooden Beam 2m
    • Twilight Portcullis Wooden Beam 4m
    • Twilight Spooky Eyes 01
    • Twilight Spooky Eyes 02
    • Twilight Spooky Eyes 03
    • Twilight Spooky Eyes 04
    • Twilight Stalactite Decal 01
    • Twilight Stalactite Decal 02
    • Twilight Stalactite Decal 03
    • Twilight Stalactite Decal 04
    • Twilight Animal Sign Egyptian Fruit Bat 01
    • Twilight Animal Sign Egyptian Fruit Bat 02
    • Twilight Animal Sign Egyptian Fruit Bat 03
    • Twilight Animal Sign Racoon
    • Twilight Animal Sign Red Fox
    • Twilight Animal Sign Striped Skunk
    • Twilight Animal Sign Wombat
    • Twilight Gothic Iron Fence Curved
    • Twilight Gothic Iron Fence Gate Half
    • Twilight Gothic Iron Fence Post Thick
    • Twilight Gothic Iron Fence Post Thin
    • Twilight Gothic Iron Fence Straight
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom Cap
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom Stem
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom 01
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom 02
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom 03
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom 04
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom 05
    • Twilight Decorative Mushroom 06
    • Twilight Bench
    • Twilight Bin 01
    • Twilight Bin 02
    • Twilight Picnic Canopy
    • Twilight Picnic Bench
    • Twilight Lantern
    • Twilight Lantern Chain
    • Twilight Paper Mache Sculpture Fox
    • Twilight Paper Mache Sculpture Bat
    • Twilight Paper Mache Sculpture Racoon
    • Twilight Paper Mache Sculpture Skunk
    • Twilight Paper Mache Sculpture Wombat
    • Twilight Paper Mache Sculpture Mr. Myers
    • Twilight Jack-o'-Lantern Small
    • Twilight Jack-o'-Lantern Medium
    • Twilight Jack-o'-Lantern Large
    • Twilight Door Framing 1m
    • Twilight Door Framing 2m
    • Twilight Door Framing 4m
    • Twilight Door Handle
    • Twilight Door Hinge
    • Twilight Door Lock
    • Twilight Door Panel 0.5m x 1m 
    • Twilight Door Panel 1m x 1m 
    • Twilight Door Panel 1m x 2m 
    • Twilight Door Panel Arch
    • Twilight Door Panel Quarter Circle
    • Twilight Door Panel Top Arch
    • Twilight Door Panel Top Circle
    • Twilight Door Plank 1m
    • Twilight Door Plank 2m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 1m Corner Eave
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 1m Corner Inverted
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 1m Corner 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 1m Double Pitch Corner 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 1m Double Pitch 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 1m Eave
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 1m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 2m Corner Eave
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 2m Corner Inverted
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 2m Corner 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 2m Double Pitch Corner 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 2m Double Pitch 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 2m Eave
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 2m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 4m Corner Eave
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 4m Corner Inverted
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 4m Corner 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 4m Eave
    • Twilight Shingle Roof 4m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Cap Quarter Circle 2m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Cap Quarter Circle 9.5m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Cap 
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Flat
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Panel 1m x 1m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Panel 1m x 2m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Panel 1m x 4m
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Quarter Circle 01
    • Twilight Shingle Roof Quarter Circle 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Arch Square Tunnel
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Arch Square
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Arch Tunnel
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Arch
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Corbel
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Corner Stone
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Curved 1m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Curved 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Curved 4m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Door
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Floor Quarter Circle 01
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Floor Quarter Circle 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Floor
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Gable 1m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Gable 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Machicolation Ramp
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Machicolation Slab
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Machicolation Slope
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Machicolation Spike
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Machicolation
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Merlon
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Panel 1m x 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Panel 2m x 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Panel 4m x 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Shop Front
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Slope 1m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Slope 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Slope 4m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Station Surround 01
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Station Surround 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Support Beam 01
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Support Beam 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Support Beam 03
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Support Beam 04
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Support Beam 05
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Support Beam 06
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Trim 1m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Trim 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Trim 4m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall 1m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall 2m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall 4m
    • Twilight Masonwork Wall Window
    • Twilight Window Arch Large 01
    • Twilight Window Arch Large 02
    • Twilight Window Arch Medium 01
    • Twilight Window Arch Medium 02
    • Twilight Window Arch Small 01
    • Twilight Window Arch Small 02
    • Twilight Window Beam Large
    • Twilight Window Beam Medium
    • Twilight Window Beam Small
    • Twilight Window Column Cap Bottom
    • Twilight Window Column
    • Twilight Window Corner Large
    • Twilight Window Corner Medium
    • Twilight Window Corner Small
    • Twilight Window Pane 0.5m x 0.5m
    • Twilight Window Pane 1m x 1m
    • Twilight Window Pane 2m x 1m
    • Twilight Window Pane Arch 01
    • Twilight Window Pane Arch 02
    • Emissive Decal Panel Arch 01
    • Emissive Decal Panel Arch 02
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Bat 01
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Bat 02
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Bat 03
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Bat 04
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Moon
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Mushroom 01
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Mushroom 02
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Mushroom 03
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Spider 01
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Spider 02
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Spider 03
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Spiderweb
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Tree 01
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Tree 02
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Tree 03
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Tree 04
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Tree 05
    • Twilight Spooky Decal Tree 06
    • Reward Statue Racoon Stone
    • Reward Statue Racoon Bronze
    • Reward Statue Racoon Silver
    • Reward Statue Racoon Gold
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Large 01
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Large 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Large Base
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Large Castlements
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof Large 01
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof Large 02
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof Large 03
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Roof Large Base
    • Twilight Masonwork Tower Large Trim
  • NEW - Blueprints 
    • Twilight Animal Mache Sign
    • Twilight Belfry Tower
    • Twilight Brazier Beacon
    • Twilight Cranky Old Mill
    • Twilight Walkthrough Exhibit
    • Twilight Keeper Hut Large
    • Twilight Keeper Hut Small
    • Twilight Night Garden
    • Twilight Porch Gates
    • Twilight Quarantine Large
    • Twilight Quarantine Small
    • Twilight Research Centre Large
    • Twilight Research Centre Small
    • Twilight Shop Large [Shell]
    • Twilight Shop Small [Shell]
    • Twilight Staff Room Large
    • Twilight Staff Room Small
    • Twilight Toilet Large
    • Twilight Toilet Small
    • Twilight Trade Centre
    • Twilight Veterinary Surgery
    • Twilight Workshop
    • Twilight Zoo Entrance 
  • NEW - Foliage
    • Bristlecone Pine Tree
    • Bristlecone Pine Branch 01
    • Bristlecone Pine Branch 02
    • Bristlecone Pine Branch 03
    • Bristlecone Pine Branch 04
    • Common Foxglove Pink 01
    • Common Foxglove Pink 02
    • Common Foxglove White
    • Common Foxglove Yellow
    • Common Yew Tree 01
    • Common Yew Tree 02
    • Common Yew Tree 03
    • Ghost Fungus 01
    • Ghost Fungus 02
    • Autumn Leaf Litter 01
    • Autumn Leaf Litter 01
    • Autumn Leaf Litter 01
    • Autumn Leaf Litter 01
    • Lord and Ladies Plant 01
    • Lord and Ladies Plant 02
    • Lord and Ladies Plant 03
    • Lord and Ladies Plant 04
  • NEW - Avatar Costume 
    • New Egyptian Fruit Bat avatar costume
New Content - Free Update 1.11.0
  • NEW - Automated Exhibit Population Management 
    • We have added a new mechanism by which you can delegate repeat population management in exhibits. 
    • Animal populations in exhibits can now be managed automatically in accordance to user-defined rule sets. For both male and female animals in the exhibit, set the following rules:
      • Max. number of animals
      • Processing options:
        • Store in Trade Centre
        • Sell for Cash
        • Release to Wild
      • Removal Priority:
        • Age
        • Genetic Appeal
        • Cash Value
        • Conservation Credit Value
        • and select whether the above rule is prioritised by the Highest or Lowest value
      • Exemptions:
        • A list of all animals in the exhibit allows you to set an animal as exempt from the rules. Have an animal you really wish to keep? Fret not, if you exempt it the population management will skip it and remove the next best fitting animal for the rules, so your friends are safe and sound in their exhibit homes.
  • NEW - Piebald Colourmorph Gene
    • Piebaldism describes patterns of unpigmentes areas across an animal's skin or coat, resulting in really unique-looking patterns. This rare genetic expression is now available to the following species in Planet Zoo:
      • Nyala
      • Pronghorn Antelope
      • Springbok
      • Red Fox
    • Like other morphs, piebaldism is inherited recessively.
    • On animals that can exhibit morphs other than leucism/albinism, piebaldism may be expressed additively - so keep an eye out for colourful combinations!
  • NEW - Educator Exhibit Demonstrations
    • Educators are now able to hold and showcase exhibit animals to guests during an animal talk about an exhibit species
    • These animations are available to all species that aren't too large or unsafe to handle (so animals such as the Common Death Adder or Golden Poison Frog will have to stay in their exhibit at a safe distance!). Animals that can be held are:
      • Giant Burrowing Cockroach
      • Titan Beetle
      • Goliath Beetle
      • Giant Forest Scorpion
      • Giant Tiger Land Snail
      • Goliath Frog
      • Goliath Birdeater
      • Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula
      • Lehmann's Poisong Frog
      • Mexican Red Knee Tarantula
      • Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion
      • Eastern Blue Tongued Lizard
      • Diamondback Terrapin
      • Giant Leaf Insect
      • Dung Beetle
      • American Bullfrog
      • Fire Salamander
      • Danube Crested Newt
      • Axolotl
    • Depending on the species, educators hold the animals with one or both hands, or have them rest on their shoulder
    • Alongside this, Animal Talk Points now display an image on their base of the animal that is being spoken about to make it easier for you to know what's happening at a glance
  • NEW - Custom Exhibit Facades
    • Exhibit backdrops can now be customised with your own images for greater variety
    • Add your static images to the custom media folder in order to use them with the exhibits: Documents\Frontier Developments\Planet Zoo\UserMedia
    • Custom facades should follow an aspect ratio of 1024 x 815 and can use any of the following extensions: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .tiff, or .tga
  • NEW - Improved Exhibit Cameras
    • Exhibits have received an overhaul of their camera functionality. Selecting the camera button at the bottom of an exhibit's info panel now gives you the option to either view one of the exhibit's interior cameras, or get really close to the individual exhibit animals using their orbit camera
    • As with other cameras, the camera mode UI while in either the interior or orbit camera mode allow you to cycle through all available interior cameras of the facility or orbit cameras for all animals inside the exhibit
  • NEW - Walkthrough Exhibit
    • Walkthrough Exhibits feature a built-in path through its length that can be customised, while the interior space automatically changes to the species' associated base when added. It can also be further customised with scenery objects
    • These exhibits don't feature classic facades. Instead, all walls, floor, and ceiling of a Walkthrough Exhibit can be customised by setting the material to one of a selection of solid, wire mesh, glass or even nothing at all. Additionally, built-in doors around the path can be toggled on or off.
    • Walkthrough Exhibits will feel familiar, as they function the same as the existing Exhibits. When adding your animals, you will need to ensure to set the correct temperature for them, and research the species to access and toggle all three levels of enrichment to keep them happy.
  • NEW - Biome Skirts and landscapes
    • Desert - Africa
    • Desert - South America
    • Grassland - Africa
    • Grassland - Europe
    • Grassland - North America
    • Tropical - Asia
    • Tropical - Oceania
    • Tropical - South America
    • Temperate - Asia
    • Temperate - Europe
    • Temperate - North America
    • Taiga - North America
    • Tundra - Antarctic
    • Tundra - Europe

  • NEW - Terrain Ramp Tool 
    • New adjustable tool shape that creates slope terrains. Paths can be placed on top of these terrains.
  • NEW - Foliage
    • California Redwood Tree 01
    • California Redwood Tree 02
    • California Redwood Tree 03
    • Silky Oak Tree 01
    • Silky Oak Tree 02
    • Silky Oak Tree 03
    • Variegated Ivy Tree Base
    • Variegated Ivy Hanging Sparse
    • Variegated Ivy Hanging Dense
    • Variegated Ivy Clump Small
    • Variegated Ivy Clump Medium
    • Variegated Ivy Clump Large
    • Variegated Ivy Climbing Sparse
    • Variegated Ivy Climbing Dense
  • NEW - Scenery/Paths
    • Stone Slate Path
    • Small Ball Pumpkin Enrichment
    • Walkthrough Exhibit
    • Walkthrough Exhibit PVC Strip Curtain
    • Emissive Decal Panel 0.5m x 0.5m
    • Emissive Decal Panel 1m x 1m
    • Emissive Decal Panel 1m x 2m
    • Small Candle
  • NEW - Enrichments
    • Small Ball Pumpkin, available for:
      • Aardvark
      • African Wild Dog
      • Aldabra Giant Tortoise
      • Bairds Tapir
      • Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur
      • Bornean Orangutan
      • Chinese Pangolin
      • Common Ostrich
      • Galapagos Giant Tortoise
      • Gharial
      • Japanese Macaque
      • Nile Monitor
      • Red Panda
      • Red Ruffed Lemur
      • Ring Tailed Lemur
      • Timber Wolf
      • Western Lowland Gorilla
      • Arctic Wolf
      • Colombian White-Faced Capuchin Monkey
      • Dingo
      • Red Kangaroo
      • Southern Cassowary
      • Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
      • Giant Otter
      • Binturong
      • Clouded Leopard
      • Dhole
      • Malayan Tapir
      • Proboscis Monkey
      • North American Beaver
      • Asian Small Clawed Otter
      • Capybara
      • Spectacled Caiman
      • Siamang
      • Common Wombat
      • Raccoon
      • Red Fox
General Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Animals
    • When they are escaping, animals now exhibit more diverse behaviours other than running around:
      • They may choose to take a run and explore the zoo, or take a rest watching the chaos around them unfold
      • Some of the hungrier animals may also see what your guest have left in the bins you've provided all around the zoo and knock them over!
      • We recommend sending your vets to capture escapees as soon as possible, both to avoid guests from running away and stopping animals from ingesting too much unsuitable food!
    • Added new small dung assets for certain small animals
    • Added Temperate biome icon to the California Sea Lion education board
    • Added Tundra and Temperate biome icons to the Grey Seal Education board
    • Added Grasslands biome icon to the Giant Otter Education board
    • Added Taiga biome icon to the Arctic Fox education board
    • Added Taiga biome icon to the Llama Education board
    • Added Desert biome icon to the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog education board
    • Added Taiga biome for the Polar Bear Education board 
    • Adjusted the height at which several smaller animals transition from wading to swimming, to improve legs clipping with terrain and animals 'walking' while submerged
    • Corrected the tagged species on small climbing frame blueprints and items to remove unsuitable species being shown
    • Fixed the Bactrian Camel missing audio during intra species fighting 
    • Fixed animals facing the incorrect direction while climbing
    • Fixed animals climbing through the air when dismounting from a climbing frame
    • Fixed smaller animals falling through scenery when sleeping
    • Fixed animals not being able to climb over 1m barrier segments
    • Fixed an occurrence where a feeder's "Uses in last 12 months" would not update after use
    • Fixed roughness and specular on the Melanistic Amur leopards' furs to make them look shinier
    • Fixed incorrect binomial name on the Snow Leopard education board
    • Fixed an issue that prevented animals swimming in border line shallow lakes
    • Fixed Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs from sliding during the mating animation
    • Fixed an issue where Moose could not jump a 1m barrier to escape
    • Fixed selection highlight for block of Frozen Fish and Block of Frozen Fruit enrichments 
    • Fixed animals born inside a burrow immediately trying to leave
    • Removed the Slow Feeder enrichment from the European Badger's research chain as it erroneously unlocked despite being unsuitable
    • Removed inaccessible jump escape points from habitat heatmap
    • Updated the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Capybara, and Platypus education board names so they are no longer written in capital letters
    • Updated the Prairie Dog education board to show the desert biome
    • Updated the conservation status of Puff Adder and Danube Crested Newt, both of which are now considered to be of Least Concern.
    • Updated the Alpine Ibex so it is now boxed and moved to its habitat's gate after terrain editing
  • Game Modes
    • Scenarios
      • In the Tanami Roadside Zoo timed scenario fixed some issues with some scenery research
  • Guests
    • Added cause for fleeing into the Staff and Protester's UI 
    • Fixed an issue where guests are affected negatively by speakers that are not overlapping
    • Fixed guests leaving queue for ATM when changing the ATMs colours
    • Updated guests that sit on linked seats during animal talk so they now are counted within the Education UI
  • Scenery
    • Added material tag to Planet Zoo Bench and Picnic Bench
    • Added missing Europe Pack tag to Rubbing Pad Bark
    • Fixed inconsistent pricing among the Aquilaria Trees
    • Fixed East Asia Door 04 & 05 from not being powered when in range of a power source
    • Fixed Drinn Grass and Dry Drinn Grass causing animals to float when standing in it
    • Fixed an issue where Conservation Flowerpot Community Design would not improve the scenery rating of surrounding facilities.
    • Updated enrichment Items to retain their default colours when selected for the first time so they are not over written by their previous settings
  • Staff
    • Fixed an issue where guest barriers could cause Caretakers to teleport to the main entrance
    • Fixed a case of some flowers blocking keepers from reaching feeders to refill them
    • Fixed animal talks ending immediately if power is lost
    • Fixed a bug where mechanics would run on the spot if fired and rehired whilst repairing a facility
    • Updated keepers to only fill accessible feeders for habitat animals
  • Transport rides
    • Fixed an issue when cycling through the ride cameras players would sometimes get a glimpse of guest accessories i.e glasses
  • UI
    • Added tool tips to the zoo reputation components in the management screens
    • Added zoopedia link button to education board information panel
    • Education boards now increase the education board percentage in the overview tab of the education UI of the zoo management
    • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to exceed trade centre capacity
    • Fixed the enrichment value displayed on an enrichment's info panel
    • Fixed an issue where the vista point info panel would not be closed when entering multiselect mode using the hotkey
    • Fixed Camera Effects menu showing the wrong filter after using Burrow Camera
    • Fixed issue where players were unable to send an animal to Trade Centre through Exhibit or Habitat Info Panels when only one space was left in the storage
    • Fixed the names "Wetlands Pack" and "Conservation Pack" missing from DLC prompts in browser and animal UIs
    • Fixed renaming boxed animals 
    • Fixed Toy enrichment novelty stat from not updating live
    • Fixed an issue where multiple shop counters were wrongly grouped under the drink category in the facilities management UI
    • Fixed an issue by disabling the use of hiding UI by pressing "G" while on the create a Blueprint screen
    • Fixed animals being sent outside sent outside the habitat no longer counting towards the animal feeding costs
    • Traversable terrain heatmap no longer flickers when escaped animal cannot re-enter the habitat
    • Updated the guest info panel, guest information tab so "Places Visited" and under the "Guest Information" tab are sorted in order of recently visited
    • Updated the UI of static habitat objects to show animal accessibility
  • Stability
    • Fixed a rare crash when opening the animal management window
    • Fixed a rare crash when deleting a vet surgery
    • Fixed a crash when deleting Veterinary Surgery while Vet is entering/leaving it
  • Performance
    • Fixed performance drop when placing a complex blueprint in an "Obstructed" location
    • Lowered memory usage and save file size for large lake data
    • General performance fixes

Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack arriving 18 October 🦇

Hayo Zookeepers,

We told you the sun had set on summer, and what does the sunset lead to? That's right, Twilight! Introducing the Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack which will be making its way to you on 18 October alongside Free Update 1.11!

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What goes bump in the night? It's five new crepuscular species for your Zoo's to enjoy!

Give a warm welcome to everyone's favourite bandit, the mischievous Raccoon. Gasp at the cuteness of one of the most beloved Australian marsupials, the Common Wombat. Sneak through the Twilight with the ever-clever Red Fox, but be careful of the Striped Skunk! And last, but certainly not least, take flight with the Egyptian Fruit Bat as we bring you an all-new exclusive feature, Walkthrough Exhibits.



Walkthrough Exhibits are a new special feature coming in the Twilight Pack, featuring an exhibit with a bigger footprint (20m L x 12m W x 8m H) that will allow you to house the new Egyptian Fruit Bats. While these will be exclusive to the Egyptian Fruit Bat in the Twilight Pack, the exhibit itself will be available to all players as part of Free Update 1.11 to allow all builders to have fun with the exhibit itself if they so wish.

Builders will also be able to enjoy 200+ new scenery items, some of which really make the most of the spooky season!

Set the ambience with a whole new set of gothic inspired building pieces including a range of Romanian architecture, a portcullis, and even zoo-thematic gargoyles! If you really want to capture the spirit of Hallowe'en and create an area your guests are sure to never forget, you'll love our new  jack-o'-lanterns, glowing mushrooms, spider webs, and even a cauldron!

Nature isn't being forgotten though. As well as the carved pumpkins, we're also adding a range of thrilling plants! Hide in the shade of the twisted Bristlecone Pine, or decorate a pumpkin patch with new plants including Ghost Fungus, Foxglove, and piles of scattered fall leaves.



We have one more special surprise still in store... introducing a brand new Career Scenario!

Give Them Pumpkin to Talk About as we head to a Transylvania-based zoo that's been left abandoned by our old "friend", Dominic Myers. Joined by Nancy, you'll arrive and learn you have a new famous Bear to look after! Having been kept by an in-world celebrity and not looked after properly, this Himalayan Bear has made quite a name for itself in the news, and now guests are flocking to come and see it themselves. Work together to give the Bear the best life possible, and to create a spooktacular experience your guests are sure to love! 🎃

This will be the first Career Scenario since the Arctic Pack, so we're sure you're just as excited as us to get your hands on it! This Scenario will feature a new letter system to pass you all the information you need to complete the task at hand - and it'll even feature some cute selfies from Nancy!

The Planet Zoo: Twilight Pack will be available for purchase for £7.99 ($9.99, 9.99€) on Steam from 18 October. 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: Twilight Pack if you already own the base game of Planet Zoo.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2150050/Planet_Zoo_Twilight_Pack

Join us on social media as we enjoy some Planet ZoOoOoOo spooktacular fun in the run-up to the Twilight Pack, and really get into the spirit of the season! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

We hope you enjoyed this announcement, and we look forward to seeing you over on our social channels! Let us know what your favourite bit was below. Stay spooky, Zookeepers! 🦇

Update 1.11 coming to Planet Zoo, 18th of October

Hayo Zookeepers,

The sun has set on summer once again and with it come some Planet Zoo news! We hope you enjoyed the announcement of Sounds of Summer, a musical experience of 12 chill-hop tracks to enjoy for all the lo-fi fans out there. If you missed it then fret not, you can find all the information you need here.

However, that's not all! Introducing the 1.11 free update which will be making its way to you on 18 October. Keep on reading below to see what you can look forward to!

Educator Exhibit Demonstrations
Ever wanted to get up close and personal with your exhibit animals? Well, now you can - or your guests can, at least!

As of Update 1.11, Educators will be able to take exhibit animals out and hold them for display and demonstration when giving talks to guests. This will be available for a wide variety of species but not all, as very large, dangerous and/or unsafe species will not be included (such as the Common Death Adder and the Golden Poison Frog). After all, we want to keep both your Educators and guests safe!

During Talks, an Educator will proceed to showcase them to guests, before resuming the talk as normal. Educators will either hold them one-handed, two-handed, or on their shoulder depending on species, so play around and see how your favourites are held!

Alongside this, Animal Talk Points will now display an image on their base of the animal that is being spoken about to make it easier for you to know what's happening at a glance.



Customisable Exhibit Backdrops
Your Exhibits are getting another upgrade too with the addition of customisable 2D backdrops! Now you can change the background image of your Exhibits to anything you want, allowing you to personalise and theme your Exhibits in an entirely new way! Do you have a themed area of your Zoo that you want to add a design for? Or maybe you just want to feature your own pictures from your favourite Zoo trips - anything is possible! We can't wait to see what designs you come up with.

As a default option, all of the 4 current 2D facades will be available to use on any exhibit so you can change their theming to suit the area instead of the species if so desired.

Exhibit Population Management 
Thought that was all? Nope! Exhibits are getting a management upgrade with the new Population Management Tab.

We know the rate at which Exhibit animals reproduce can be....quite fast! So now you will be able to automatically handle the overpopulation of your exhibits. With the ability to set different rules for the males and females of the species, you'll be able to ensure your Exhibits are properly maintained. Set your max population count for each, your priority filters (such as if they should be removed by oldest first), and then decide what to do with the excess - put them in storage, sell them, or release them to the wild.

If you have friends in your Exhibits that you're worried about, don't fret! You can set custom exemptions on specific animals that will override your management filters, so your favourite animals are safe and sound.

Exhibit Camera Improvements
Last, but certainly not least, your Exhibit Cameras are getting an upgrade.

The Interior Camera has been improved to allow you a better view of inside your Exhibits, and you can get up close and personal with your animals with the all-new Orbit mode. This will be familiar as it works similarly to the Habitat Camera and will lock on and track whichever animal is selected.

New Biome Skirts
Your maps are getting an upgrade too with a set of brand new biome skirts!

Create a new look for your zoos with 12 new biome skirts and 1 reskin design to allow you even more variation when determining the look of your landscape.

Ramp Terrain Stamp
To allow you even more terrain variation (and an easier time producing it!) we're also introducing a brand new Ramp Terrain Stamp!

This terrain modification tool will allow you to easily create ramps, both as upward hills, and downward slopes. With the ability to customise the length, width, and slope of the ramp, it'll be easier than ever before to customise your layout - and easier to create inclined paths!

Piebald
Piebaldism describes patterns of unpigmented spots across an animal's skin or coat, resulting in some really unique-looking variants. This rare genetic expression is added as a new colourmorph to some species in Planet Zoo. As of Update 1.11, you'll be able to discover and enjoy this look on your Nyala, Pronghorn Antelope and Springbok!



New Animal Behaviour - Escapes!
Escaped animals will now get up to even more mischief, with a range of new behaviours that will diversify the way escaped animals act. For example, escaped animals will now have the ability to attack bins! If an animal of large enough size escapes, they will proceed to knock over bins they come across and eat the garbage inside - ick! Don't worry though, as the trash is just food waste left by guests, it won't cause a disease risk to your animals. However, it still isn't healthy for your animals and will impact the quality of their last meal. Make sure to quickly return them to their enclosures and provide them with a safe and healthy snack from the comfort of their habitat.



Sounds of Summer - Speaker Upgrade
We're continuing the celebration of Sounds of Summer by bringing it to your Zoos! As of Update 1.11, you'll be able to play any of the tracks from Sounds of Summer through your in-game Speakers. Allow your guests to relax with 12 new chill-hop tracks inspired by the Planet Zoo soundtrack, and enjoy a lo-fi experience as you kick back and relax and build your Zoo.

That's not all! From today you will be able to find Sounds of Summer on multiple streaming services! Just search for "Planet Zoo: Sounds of Summer" and enjoy. You can find it in places including, but not limited to:

To our very talented Planet Zoo content creators, you'll be delighted to know that these tracks are also entirely DMCA-free, so you can use every single track on your Planet Zoo livestreams and YouTube videos without worrying about content strikes. (Make sure it’s Planet Zoo though!)

For full information on Sounds of Summer and to listen to all of the tracks, head on over to this post.

On top of all of this, Update 1.11 will come with various bug fixes and improvements as always. You'll be able to read these in full in the patch notes upon release on 18 October.

Lastly, tune in later today for a special livestream on our Twitch and Youtube with some of the CM team! We'll be going live at 17:00 BST, don't miss out!

Never miss any Planet Zoo news by keeping up on our social media. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We also have our usual community streams every Tuesday at 17:00 BST on Youtube and Twitch.

What are you most looking forward to in Update 1.11? Let us know below ⬇️

Planet Zoo: Sounds of Summer coming 28 Sept!

We are thrilled to announce Planet Zoo: Sounds of Summer! 🎵

As the once warm breeze starts to fade, fall into the nostalgia of the blissful Summer days with this calming collection of 12 chill-hop tracks inspired by the wonder of Planet Zoo. This lo-fi remix of in-game music forms a serene standalone album to relax, ease, and soothe the senses. 

Glittering with the fading spell of summer, idyllic soundscapes combine with texture-rich warmth to capture Planet Zoo’s tranquil charm. The soothing assortment of tracks are perfect for every ebb and flow within your lifestyle.  So settle back, get your cup of tea ready and join us in fading into the slowly shortening days through Sounds of Summer.

We’ll be premiering Planet Zoo: Sounds of Summer on Twitch and YouTube on 28 September 2022, 6PM BST where you can join us and the rest of the community to experience this album for the very first time, all together! For those who can't make it, we'll have the full mix available on demand on YouTube.

We can't wait for you to experience Planet Zoo: Sounds of Summer! 💚

Check out a Teaser for what's to come over on our Twitter

Details:
 
Planet Zoo: Sounds of Summer Premiere:  Twitch - 28th September 2022, 6PM BST
YouTube - 28th September 2022, 6PM BST

Planet Zoo Update 1.10.3 is available now!

Hayo Zookeepers,

Update 1.10.3 is out now and available for download. Simply update your game to play! For full patch notes, see below:

Planet Zoo - 1.10.3 Update Notes This update contains bug fixes and updates. General Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Animals
    • Fixed an issue where the juvenile Black and White Ruffed Lemur would not use the fruit spike tree enrichment item
  • Staff
    • Fixed an issue where keepers would sometimes not re-fill a small number of enrichment items