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Hayo Zookeepers!

It's time to slow things down and relax as we discover the familiar and friendly animals included in the new Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack which is out now! Grab the pack on Steam and don't forget to update your game to enjoy our free Update 1.17.

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Let's meet the 7 friendly animals that make up this incredible pack: the curious and confident Sussex chicken, this chicken loves to investigate and is very self-assured, the Highland cattle with its heavy, rich coat, iconic horns and friendly nature, the playful and energetic Alpine Goat, the gentle Alpaca who loves to hum, the sociable American Standard Donkey, the Hill Radnor sheep with its dense fleece and the docile Tamworth Pig. Bring the rustic feel of the countryside to life by introducing these incredible species to your zoos.



As well as the animals, you can ensure that your zoo looks the part with over 60 new scenery pieces to really recreate that rustic feel. Keepers will be able to place straw bales, rustic planters, weather vanes and wind pumps, alongside picket fences, wooden wheels and much more besides.



Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack also features a brand new scenario, set on a once-neglected farm in the rolling New Zealand countryside. This scenario features a welcome return from Tiffany Summers who needs your help to turn a rundown old farm into a thriving animal sanctuary after her Father bought it on a whim when he misheard her saying that she needed some new coats and NOT new goats!

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We're also rolling out a free update alongside the Barnyard Animal Pack! The main feature of the free update is a brand new Animal Encounter habitat, where guests can enjoy a close-up experience with certain animals, including species from the base game and other DLC packs. Once the habitat reaches certain criteria, they will be able to interact and maybe even take a selfie with some of their favourite animals if they are in the mood, including the Quokka, Llama and the Ring-Tailed Lemur!



In addition to this, you can also expect a hand washing station and even more rustic scenery pieces, foliage and blueprints alongside quality of life additions and bug fixes. Check out the full Update Notes for more information about various bug fixes, improvements, and changes in Update 1.17.



The Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack is now available to purchase for £7.99 ($9.99, 9.99€) on Steam! Please remember that you'll only be able to enjoy the Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack if you already own the base game of Planet Zoo for PC.

Follow along on our social media channels to learn more about the Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack. You can find us on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok!

See you there PlanZo fam.

Hayo Zookeepers,

Experience the rustic charm of the countryside in Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack! Arriving April 30th alongside our free update 1.17. Bring rural beauty to your zoos and let your guests get closer than ever to these beloved animals that have lived alongside humans for hundreds of years. Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack will feature 7 highly requested animals alongside over 60 new scenery pieces as well as a brand new Scenario!

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First up we have the Sussex chicken with its curious nature, beautiful plumage and energetic demeanour, from the Scottish highlands we have the stunning Highland cattle with its heavy rich coat, gentle personality and affectionate nature. Straight from the mountain range we have the playful, friendly and adaptable Alpine goat which is renowned for their agility and sure-footedness as well as the South American Alpaca with its distinctive slender neck, elegant posture and gentle, intelligent nature. This pack also introduces the brave and intelligent American standard donkey, the hardy Hill Radnor sheep from the glorious rolling hills of Wales, and the playful Tamworth pig. These friendly animals may even interact with guests if they are in the mood for attention!

What better way to experience these animals than by adding a charming and rural feel to your zoos using straw bales as benches for your guests, or by placing re-purposed cable reel tables for those looking to stop for lunch. This pack also includes several picturesque fences and gates, alongside classic cast-iron water pumps, wells, wind pumps, weathervanes, and foliage which will be sure to make any habitat feel more homely.

When you are ready, returning character Tiffany Summers needs your help as she embarks on a brand new journey to breathe life into a once-neglected farm. Team up with Tiffany to create a thriving animal sanctuary. Take run-down barns and overgrown pastures and make them into not just a safe and comforting environment for the animals, but also into a home for them to thrive and flourish amidst the New Zealand countryside.

Alongside The Barnyard Animal pack we are also excited to bring the free update 1.17 to all of our PC players. A number of habitats can now be converted into animal encounters, allowing guests to get closer than ever to your animals. Alongside this we will also be adding a number of free scenery pieces including the all-important hand washing station, an education board, a small guest gate and the Buddleia Bush.

We'll have more to share on our regular monthly live stream: Frontier Unlocked! coming this Wednesday 24th April at 6pm BST on both our Twitch and Youtube Frontier Channels!



The Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack will be available to purchase for £7.99 ($9.99, 9.99€) on Steam from 30th April. If you want to be notified when the DLC 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: Barnyard Animal Pack if you already own the base game of Planet Zoo for PC.

Follow along on our social media channels to learn more about the Planet Zoo: Barnyard Pack. You can find us on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok!

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