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Top 5 other primates that would have been a better choice than the black and white ruffed lemur
When Planet Zoo had its 1st year anniversary, and announced a free animal to be included in an update, I was hyped! And… it was basically a recolour of the red-ruffed lemur. Now, again I must admit that I've made quite a few exhibits with them, and I like having them around. And yet… I feel it could have been a bit more exciting. So, without further ado, here are 5 more primates that could have taken its place.

5- Northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys):
Now, I'm definitely on the fence on this one, as it is extremely similar to the siamang. Then again, it lives in a much more northerly region of Southeast Asia, it's critically endangered rather than vulnerable and it has that beautiful sexual dimorphism, with golden females and black males with fuzzy blonde cheeks. I think having two species of gibbon isn't overkill, if you choose two very distinct species (the siamang is the most distinct gibbon, so that made it easy). The silvery gibbon is the runner-up for this spot.

4-... It's a tie! Javan lutung (Trachypithecus auratus) or Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus)
The second langur species for Planet Zoo, along with the somewhat controverted proboscis monkey, should be either the Javan lutung or the red-shanked douc, in my opinion. Both are very visually appealing in their own right, and their chill demeanor leads to endless possibilities for multispecies habitats; just make sure they can stay out of reach of otters… o.o . There are tradeoffs though; the Javan lutung is more widely kept in captivity, while the red-shanked douc is two scales up the conservation level at critically endangered. Another langur worth considering is the grey langur of India, but I prefer these two myself.

3- Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus):
Another new world monkey, because we can never have enough of those! The red howler monkey was barely substituted by the ubiquitous common squirrel monkey, a staple for walkthrough exhibits in children's zoos. Although they aren't endangered, and animating such small rigs could be a challenge, I feel that these amusing little monkeys have more than enough charm and zoo presence to make it onto this list.

2- Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli):
Frontier did have a point introducing the black and white ruffed lemur; this group of primates could be further expanded! However, I suggest going further with that, with new genera. After considering the blue-eyed black lemur and the greater bamboo lemur, I got into the Zoboomafoo spirit and chose the ever iconic Coquerel's sifaka. Though kept in very few zoological collections, I'd absolutely love to see these lemurs leap in the trees and climbing gyms and do that funny sideways skip on the ground. Plus, if Frontier added the horribly prickly Madagascan octopus tree to the mix, it would be absolutely perfect. But there is one far more impressive than even the sifaka…

1- Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis):
A symbol of animal protection in the face of cultural superstition, the aye-aye rivals the giant panda and koala in terms of how rare it is in captivity. And yet despite this, many people have grown to love this misfit among the prosimians. Thus I believe Planet Zoo should seriously consider adding the aye-aye to the game. Who knows, maybe with the released of the rumoured nocturnal pack, this endangered gremlin can finally get its much deserved spotlight. (Other than the Madagascar franchise of course…)
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JigerofLemuria said:
Top 5 other primates that would have been a better choice than the black and white ruffed lemur
When Planet Zoo had its 1st year anniversary, and announced a free animal to be included in an update, I was hyped! And… it was basically a recolour of the red-ruffed lemur. Now, again I must admit that I've made quite a few exhibits with them, and I like having them around. And yet… I feel it could have been a bit more exciting. So, without further ado, here are 5 more primates that could have taken its place.

5- Northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys):
Now, I'm definitely on the fence on this one, as it is extremely similar to the siamang. Then again, it lives in a much more northerly region of Southeast Asia, it's critically endangered rather than vulnerable and it has that beautiful sexual dimorphism, with golden females and black males with fuzzy blonde cheeks. I think having two species of gibbon isn't overkill, if you choose two very distinct species (the siamang is the most distinct gibbon, so that made it easy). The silvery gibbon is the runner-up for this spot.

4-... It's a tie! Javan lutung (Trachypithecus auratus) or Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus)
The second langur species for Planet Zoo, along with the somewhat controverted proboscis monkey, should be either the Javan lutung or the red-shanked douc, in my opinion. Both are very visually appealing in their own right, and their chill demeanor leads to endless possibilities for multispecies habitats; just make sure they can stay out of reach of otters… o.o . There are tradeoffs though; the Javan lutung is more widely kept in captivity, while the red-shanked douc is two scales up the conservation level at critically endangered. Another langur worth considering is the grey langur of India, but I prefer these two myself.

3- Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus):
Another new world monkey, because we can never have enough of those! The red howler monkey was barely substituted by the ubiquitous common squirrel monkey, a staple for walkthrough exhibits in children's zoos. Although they aren't endangered, and animating such small rigs could be a challenge, I feel that these amusing little monkeys have more than enough charm and zoo presence to make it onto this list.

2- Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli):
Frontier did have a point introducing the black and white ruffed lemur; this group of primates could be further expanded! However, I suggest going further with that, with new genera. After considering the blue-eyed black lemur and the greater bamboo lemur, I got into the Zoboomafoo spirit and chose the ever iconic Coquerel's sifaka. Though kept in very few zoological collections, I'd absolutely love to see these lemurs leap in the trees and climbing gyms and do that funny sideways skip on the ground. Plus, if Frontier added the horribly prickly Madagascan octopus tree to the mix, it would be absolutely perfect. But there is one far more impressive than even the sifaka…

1- Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis):
A symbol of animal protection in the face of cultural superstition, the aye-aye rivals the giant panda and koala in terms of how rare it is in captivity. And yet despite this, many people have grown to love this misfit among the prosimians. Thus I believe Planet Zoo should seriously consider adding the aye-aye to the game. Who knows, maybe with the released of the rumoured nocturnal pack, this endangered gremlin can finally get its much deserved spotlight. (Other than the Madagascar franchise of course…)
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I wouldn’t mind if Planet Zoo got another gibbon. Plenty of zoos that have Siamangs have another gibbon species, anyways. I’d probably go with the Lar Gibbon for that sweet sexual dimorphism.
And I think Frontier went with the Siamang first because it’s the biggest gibbon species, much like how they went with the King Penguin and Giant Otter before any other penguin and otter species.
Also, Coquerel’s Sifakas aren’t that rare. Maybe in Europe, but they’re the only Sifakas in American zoos, last I checked.
Also also, I think we should consider “potential fun animations” into future animal predictions. Stuff like the Sifaka side-hop, Gerenuk rearing up to feed, Gelada lip-flip, or Secretary Bird stomp would give those animals some extra flair.
 
Corangurilla said:
I wouldn’t mind if Planet Zoo got another gibbon. Plenty of zoos that have Siamangs have another gibbon species, anyways. I’d probably go with the Lar Gibbon for that sweet sexual dimorphism.
And I think Frontier went with the Siamang first because it’s the biggest gibbon species, much like how they went with the King Penguin and Giant Otter before any other penguin and otter species.
Also, Coquerel’s Sifakas aren’t that rare. Maybe in Europe, but they’re the only Sifakas in American zoos, last I checked.
Also also, I think we should consider “potential fun animations” into future animal predictions. Stuff like the Sifaka side-hop, Gerenuk rearing up to feed, Gelada lip-flip, or Secretary Bird stomp would give those animals some extra flair.
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I'm glad you like the choices! The lar gibbon was almost my choice, but I wanted one that was geographically further from the siamang. Also you're right that sifakas are more common in the USA, once I look through the total. And let's hope all the animations you mentioned are made; the gelada's threat display would be amazing to see in game.
 
Top 5 carnivorans that would have been a better choice than the Arctic wolf
Yeah, I'm not going to hide it. I don't like the arctic wolf as a standalone animal. I feel that it could have just been a colour morph of the grey wolf, especially seeing as many "arctic" wolves in European collections are just that; white wolves whose subspecies is indeterminate. If white tigers and black jaguars/leopards can just be a skin, I think this should be so too, especially considering that both arctic and timber wolves share the same habitat. Whenever I design a taiga or tundra zone, I've NEVER used them and just put in the timber wolf instead. So, in conclusion, here are 5 other carnivorans that I'd rather see in its spot.

5- Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus):
Easily the most baffling of the large canids, the largely fruit-loving and solitary maned wolf has been proposed by fans of the game for years, ever since the game's been released, and I wholeheartedly agreed. However, in the time since, the game has added the dingo and dhole, both of which are large, reddish, tropical climate dogs, which intrudes on the maned wolf's special characteristics. I feel that, if included now, while I'd like to have them in my park, maybe sharing the exhibit with tapirs and anteaters, it wouldn't excite me as much as I'd like.

4- Black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas):
As I've played the game, I've noticed that there aren't that many African mesopredators. While Asia has clouded leopards and binturongs, Africa has no transition between the fennec fox and the African wild dog, for example. I considered the honey badger, but I'd be more excited for, in my opinion, one of the most underrated African predators, the black-backed jackal. I'd absolutely adore to have a smaller exhibit for this beautiful canine next to a lion or hyena exhibit, just to contrast them, and it would fill up the niche of the medium-sized opportunistic plains-dwelling canine perfectly! If not this one, the European golden jackal or the coyote would also work well. But I feel the black-back is a lot more visually distinct.

3- African civet (Civettictis civetta)
Speaking of African mesopredators, few awaken my awe as much as the African civet, the largest of the viverrid family. It's distinct from all the other carnivorans, especially the related binturong, and the fact it inhabits transitional habitats between the savannah and rainforest would mean we finally have a carnivoran representative of the African jungles, exhibited alongside gorillas, okapis and the like! Bottom line, I'd be very happy to see this beastie included; civets need more love.

2- South American coati (Nasua nasua):
While civets have so far been underrepresented, they don't hold a candle to the neglect procyonids have received, which is a shame, as they're a very fascinating and adaptable carnivoran family. And I believe there's no better place to start than with the tried and true South American coati. I'd absolutely love to see these little goofballs roam around with their tails up in South American habitats, sharing their homes with capybaras and the like, and the behaviours and animations could be very cute. It's one of the most commonly kept zoo animals, and I think its inclusion would be a massive plus.

1- Wolverine (Gulo gulo):
This is what the 4th animal of the Arctic pack should have been, and I don't think many will disagree. The wolverine is a downright awesome mammal that deserves to be introduced to the roster, igniting nostalgic Zoo Tycoon 2 memories for many of us. It will easily light up any tundra or taiga zone it's set in, and it would greatly complement the giant river otter, both being the biggest, baddest mustelids on earth (unless you count the sea otter, that is). I had considered other mustelids, like the South American tayra or, once more, the honey badger, but in the end I feel the wolverine trounces them both and gets the n. 1 spot.

Feel like I've missed some carnivorans? Stay tuned for the next, and last, top 5.
 
JigerofLemuria said:
Top 5 carnivorans that would have been a better choice than the Arctic wolf
Yeah, I'm not going to hide it. I don't like the arctic wolf as a standalone animal. I feel that it could have just been a colour morph of the grey wolf, especially seeing as many "arctic" wolves in European collections are just that; white wolves whose subspecies is indeterminate. If white tigers and black jaguars/leopards can just be a skin, I think this should be so too, especially considering that both arctic and timber wolves share the same habitat. Whenever I design a taiga or tundra zone, I've NEVER used them and just put in the timber wolf instead. So, in conclusion, here are 5 other carnivorans that I'd rather see in its spot.

5- Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus):
Easily the most baffling of the large canids, the largely fruit-loving and solitary maned wolf has been proposed by fans of the game for years, ever since the game's been released, and I wholeheartedly agreed. However, in the time since, the game has added the dingo and dhole, both of which are large, reddish, tropical climate dogs, which intrudes on the maned wolf's special characteristics. I feel that, if included now, while I'd like to have them in my park, maybe sharing the exhibit with tapirs and anteaters, it wouldn't excite me as much as I'd like.

4- Black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas):
As I've played the game, I've noticed that there aren't that many African mesopredators. While Asia has clouded leopards and binturongs, Africa has no transition between the fennec fox and the African wild dog, for example. I considered the honey badger, but I'd be more excited for, in my opinion, one of the most underrated African predators, the black-backed jackal. I'd absolutely adore to have a smaller exhibit for this beautiful canine next to a lion or hyena exhibit, just to contrast them, and it would fill up the niche of the medium-sized opportunistic plains-dwelling canine perfectly! If not this one, the European golden jackal or the coyote would also work well. But I feel the black-back is a lot more visually distinct.

3- African civet (Civettictis civetta)
Speaking of African mesopredators, few awaken my awe as much as the African civet, the largest of the viverrid family. It's distinct from all the other carnivorans, especially the related binturong, and the fact it inhabits transitional habitats between the savannah and rainforest would mean we finally have a carnivoran representative of the African jungles, exhibited alongside gorillas, okapis and the like! Bottom line, I'd be very happy to see this beastie included; civets need more love.

2- South American coati (Nasua nasua):
While civets have so far been underrepresented, they don't hold a candle to the neglect procyonids have received, which is a shame, as they're a very fascinating and adaptable carnivoran family. And I believe there's no better place to start than with the tried and true South American coati. I'd absolutely love to see these little goofballs roam around with their tails up in South American habitats, sharing their homes with capybaras and the like, and the behaviours and animations could be very cute. It's one of the most commonly kept zoo animals, and I think its inclusion would be a massive plus.

1- Wolverine (Gulo gulo):
This is what the 4th animal of the Arctic pack should have been, and I don't think many will disagree. The wolverine is a downright awesome mammal that deserves to be introduced to the roster, igniting nostalgic Zoo Tycoon 2 memories for many of us. It will easily light up any tundra or taiga zone it's set in, and it would greatly complement the giant river otter, both being the biggest, baddest mustelids on earth (unless you count the sea otter, that is). I had considered other mustelids, like the South American tayra or, once more, the honey badger, but in the end I feel the wolverine trounces them both and gets the n. 1 spot.

Feel like I've missed some carnivorans? Stay tuned for the next, and last, top 5.
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I very much agree the Arctic Wolf is a poor choice; it belongs to the weakest DLC anyways. I think the only reason 90% of us bought the Arctic was for the Polar Bear. Without the bear I don't doubt the pack would have hardly sold. Reindeer definitely is a bit of a draw, but I don't think it's that big. Dall Sheep and Arctic Wolf certainly are not. They really could have done it better I think (or you know, actually put the Polar Bear in the base game where it belongs and the Arctic DLC is either scrapped or has better thought put into it. :rolleyes:)
 
Great Argus said:
I very much agree the Arctic Wolf is a poor choice; it belongs to the weakest DLC anyways. I think the only reason 90% of us bought the Arctic was for the Polar Bear. Without the bear I don't doubt the pack would have hardly sold. Reindeer definitely is a bit of a draw, but I don't think it's that big. Dall Sheep and Arctic Wolf certainly are not. They really could have done it better I think (or you know, actually put the Polar Bear in the base game where it belongs and the Arctic DLC is either scrapped or has better thought put into it. :rolleyes:)
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Oh yes, I definitely agree. The base game, looking back, is very lacking; no polar bear, kangaroo, penguins... And so many other classic zoo animals. If I made the arctic pack, I'd give it reindeer, Dall's sheep, wolverine and arctic fox. Being a Christmas release, the former would be the face of the pack.
 
JigerofLemuria said:
Agreed. Since there was no exhibit animal, it should have been the fifth species. I wouldn't replace the reindeer or Dalls sheep though; I really like the latter.
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Same, both are good additions. Reindeer was a really good addition, especially at the time since we had no other deer until the North America pack as well as being extremely iconic... Dall sheep also a decent addition as the only sheep and just a really nice animal.
 
Top 5 more carnivorans that would have been a better choice than the Himalayan brown bear
While I maybe used it more than the arctic wolf (only once, actually), the Himalayan brown bear is… kind of baffling to me. The biggest thing against it is the fact that it is literally the same as the grizzly bear; same colour, size, habitat build, animations… but Asian. And we already have two amazing Asian bears! (Formosan black is my most used bear, if you're wondering) So, honestly, it just feels kinda pointless. It's like having a Crash game in which Crash Bandicoot and Crash Bandicoot wearing the biker jacket were two different characters on the same, limited roster. I'd much rather have an entirely different animal, such as

5- Northern raccoon (Procyon lotor):
Ah yes, the trash panda. Now, while some of you may look at me funny, I feel that the humble little raccoon could actually have a lot of use, especially in North American zoos; between your grizzly and your moose, a little raccoon pen would look quite nice, and having a "nuisance" species can also represent some aspects of conservation, such as invasive species and humans encroaching on nature. Still, it's at the bottom of the list, and it's just my opinion
In the words of Wabuu, "Most opinions on the internet are sooo stupid! (head-bobbing chuckle)

4- Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul):
Many have voiced their opinion that, while the big cat roster is basically complete, small cats are amiss. But which one to include? Ocelots, fishing cats, sand cats, Scottish wildcats… they all come to mind, so I decided to choose a very popular small cat from an underappreciated environment; the Pallas's cat of Central Asia! I feel most casual gamers will fall in love with this naturally grumpy cat, and it's quite a bit smaller than a lynx, which I feel gives it a leg up on the feliniform competition. All except for one

3- Serval (Leptailurus serval)
The serval is easily the most commonly kept small cat in captivity, and It's astounding to see that no zoo builder game (that I know of) has ever included it. Also a possibility of filling African mesopredator void, this cat would also be very liked by all audiences, and its exhibits could be very fun to design. The caracal was close to taking its spot, but to a point I feel the serval is more distinct

2- Spectacled/ Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus):
A long wished-for animal, I agree with many that THIS should have been the fourth bear on original release (bumping the south-central American animal roster to 2… wow, base game was lacking). Like the Formosan black bear, it would be a rather adaptable species, as the cloud forest has elements of taiga, temperate and tropical biome, and it would be interesting to have the three main bear branches in the game. If Zoo Tycoon 2 can do it, why not this? Even though we currently have an abundant roster of six bears, I'd welcome the last of the short-faced bears with open arms. And even still, it's not my number 1 choice

1- Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox):
Planet Zoo has been quite good at including predators and their prey from different ecosystems, even including the water buffalo which is a tiger's favourite meal. And yet, even with three lemur species, we still don't have the fossa?! This, I believe, is the most critically needed of all the carnivorans I've mentioned; it would fully flesh out the Madagascar roster, it's in a different biological family to all the other carnivorans, and it's ecologically significant, as it's under threat just like its prosimian prey. Planet Zoo needs fossas in its roster, and I need fossas in my gameplay. Fingers crossed that they'll include them in the game in the DLC's to come

I hope you've all enjoyed my silly little top 5's! :)
 
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JigerofLemuria said:
Top 5 more carnivorans that would have been a better choice than the Himalayan brown bear
While I maybe used it more than the arctic wolf (only once, actually), the Himalayan brown bear is… kind of baffling to me. The biggest thing against it is the fact that it is literally the same as the grizzly bear; same colour, size, habitat build, animations… but Asian. And we already have two amazing Asian bears! (Formosan black is my most used bear, if you're wondering) So, honestly, it just feels kinda pointless. It's like having a Crash game in which Crash Bandicoot and Crash Bandicoot wearing the biker jacket were two different characters on the same, limited roster. I'd much rather have an entirely different animal, such as

5- Northern raccoon (Procyon lotor):
Ah yes, the trash panda. Now, while some of you may look at me funny, I feel that the humble little raccoon could actually have a lot of use, especially in North American zoos; between your grizzly and your moose, a little raccoon pen would look quite nice, and having a "nuisance" species can also represent some aspects of conservation, such as invasive species and humans encroaching on nature. Still, it's at the bottom of the list, and it's just my opinion
In the words of Wabuu, "Most opinions on the internet are sooo stupid! (head-bobbing chuckle)

4- Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul):
Many have voiced their opinion that, while the big cat roster is basically complete, small cats are amiss. But which one to include? Ocelots, fishing cats, sand cats, Scottish wildcats… they all come to mind, so I decided to choose a very popular small cat from an underappreciated environment; the Pallas's cat of Central Asia! I feel most casual gamers will fall in love with this naturally grumpy cat, and it's quite a bit smaller than a lynx, which I feel gives it a leg up on the feliniform competition. All except for one

3- Serval (Leptailurus serval)
The serval is easily the most commonly kept small cat in captivity, and It's astounding to see that no zoo builder game (that I know of) has ever included it. Also a possibility of filling African mesopredator void, this cat would also be very liked by all audiences, and its exhibits could be very fun to design. The caracal was close to taking its spot, but to a point I feel the serval is more distinct

2- Spectacled/ Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus):
A long wished-for animal, I agree with many that THIS should have been the fourth bear on original release (bumping the south-central American animal roster to 2… wow, base game was lacking). Like the Formosan black bear, it would be a rather adaptable species, as the cloud forest has elements of taiga, temperate and tropical biome, and it would be interesting to have the three main bear branches in the game. If Zoo Tycoon 2 can do it, why not this? Even though we currently have an abundant roster of six bears, I'd welcome the last of the short-faced bears with open arms. And even still, it's not my number 1 choice

1- Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox):
Planet Zoo has been quite good at including predators and their prey from different ecosystems, even including the water buffalo which is a tiger's favourite meal. And yet, even with three lemur species, we still don't have the fossa?! This, I believe, is the most critically needed of all the carnivorans I've mentioned; it would fully flesh out the Madagascar roster, it's in a different biological family to all the other carnivorans, and it's ecologically significant, as it's under threat just like its prosimian prey. Planet Zoo needs fossas in its roster, and I need fossas in my gameplay. Fingers crossed that they'll include them in the game in the DLC's to come

I hope you've all enjoyed my silly little top 5's! :)
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I think I'm in a super small minority of people who wants all 8 bears in Planet Zoo. American Black would be incredibly useful for recreating certain zoos/exhibits, Andean would bulk out the South American animal roster, & Sloth is simply my favorite bear species. But that's not going to happen, no thanks to the only animal in Planet Zoo that I actually consider a wasted slot.
But as for your choices, I'd be down for any one of these! Raccoon would be a good "fill-in-the-gaps" animal, I've already suggested Andean Bear & Fossa, & I'd be down for any kind of small cat now that the all big ones are out of the way.
I'm not sure if Servals are "the most common small cats in captivity", because it feels like every small zoo in America has a bobcat, but maybe that's just an American thing? Serval would be an excellent choice, either way. Especially if they incorporate the mad hops they're known for!
Some other Carnivorans that I'd want include:
  • Honey Badger. ZT2 nostalgia like the Wolverine, but with a greater audio experience (and some striking monochrome).
  • Sea Otter. The OG ZT otter. Would compliment the California Sea Lion beautifully.
  • Striped Hyena. More ZT2 nostalgia! I think this one is visually distinct enough from the Spotted Hyena to make it in, plus it would be one of the few properly Middle Eastern animals in Planet Zoo.
  • Pacific Walrus. Maybe a little too "Aquarium" for this game, but after seeing how many zoos in Europe have walruses, I'm convinced that they'll fit right in! Also I haven't seen a walrus in almost a decade and the number of US facilities that have them was cut in half without me noticing so... I need walrus!
 
Corangurilla said:
Pacific Walrus. Maybe a little too "Aquarium" for this game, but after seeing how many zoos in Europe have walruses, I'm convinced that they'll fit right in!
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They have three holders if you discount Russia, and one of those is going out of the species. Russia has around a dozen holders, and China has some too.

Corangurilla said:
Also I haven't seen a walrus in almost a decade and the number of US facilities that have them was cut in half without me noticing so... I need walrus!
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We should be gaining another one back if all goes well.
 
Great Argus said:
They have three holders if you discount Russia, and one of those is going out of the species. Russia has around a dozen holders, and China has some too.



We should be gaining another one back if all goes well.
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I guess this shows how much I know about zoos in Europe. :confused:
 
Corangurilla said:
I think I'm in a super small minority of people who wants all 8 bears in Planet Zoo. American Black would be incredibly useful for recreating certain zoos/exhibits, Andean would bulk out the South American animal roster, & Sloth is simply my favorite bear species. But that's not going to happen, no thanks to the only animal in Planet Zoo that I actually consider a wasted slot.
But as for your choices, I'd be down for any one of these! Raccoon would be a good "fill-in-the-gaps" animal, I've already suggested Andean Bear & Fossa, & I'd be down for any kind of small cat now that the all big ones are out of the way.
I'm not sure if Servals are "the most common small cats in captivity", because it feels like every small zoo in America has a bobcat, but maybe that's just an American thing? Serval would be an excellent choice, either way. Especially if they incorporate the mad hops they're known for!
Some other Carnivorans that I'd want include:
  • Honey Badger. ZT2 nostalgia like the Wolverine, but with a greater audio experience (and some striking monochrome).
  • Sea Otter. The OG ZT otter. Would compliment the California Sea Lion beautifully.
  • Striped Hyena. More ZT2 nostalgia! I think this one is visually distinct enough from the Spotted Hyena to make it in, plus it would be one of the few properly Middle Eastern animals in Planet Zoo.
  • Pacific Walrus. Maybe a little too "Aquarium" for this game, but after seeing how many zoos in Europe have walruses, I'm convinced that they'll fit right in! Also I haven't seen a walrus in almost a decade and the number of US facilities that have them was cut in half without me noticing so... I need walrus!
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I would like to have all 8 species of bear too, and hey sloth bear is my fave too!
I really like your choice of Carnivorans too; I just hope a future, more maritime expansion includes walruses and sea otters!
 
With all the buzz about a Nocturnal Animal Pack, here’s what I’d want out of one:
  • Tasmanian Devil: Number one on the Meta-wishlist, endangered, noisy (potential chorus-caller), and I’ve wanted it since the Australia Pack.
  • Aye-Aye: I wasn’t sure if this animal would work due to them not really being displayed outside, but I’ve had Aye-Aye brainrot ever since that new Aye-Aye Pokémon was revealed last week, so now I’m a believer! Also, this is my favorite lemur species (tied with Coquerel’s Sifaka), and it has a unique way of foraging that would be fun to see.
  • African Crested Porcupine: Porcupine folder was found in game, and this is the last of the “giant” rodents that isn’t in PZ. Might get enrichment bonuses with Meerkat or Aardvark, and the quill threat display would be pretty cool to see!
  • Three-Banded Armadillo: We have anteaters, aardvarks, and even pangolins, but no armadillos? This little guy would give PZ another South American animal, but a smaller one that can be used to fill in gaps. Why this one? Because it rolls up!
  • North Island Brown Kiwi: Planet Zoo needs more birds, and with owls currently impossible, this is the best nocturnal bird for this pack. I’m sure all the Planet Zoo players in New Zealand would appreciate the kiwi, too!
  • Ocelot: Another South American animal, another small cat, what else is there to say?
  • North American Raccoon: North America hasn’t really had a lot of representation since the NAAP, and to many people, Raccoons are the nocturnal animal (bats and owls not withstanding). Maybe they’d even “wash” their food?
  • Tokay Gecko: We need more lizards, we need more Asian exhibit animals, here’s both in a striking blue and orange color scheme.
 
Corangurilla said:
With all the buzz about a Nocturnal Animal Pack, here’s what I’d want out of one:
  • Tasmanian Devil: Number one on the Meta-wishlist, endangered, noisy (potential chorus-caller), and I’ve wanted it since the Australia Pack.
  • Aye-Aye: I wasn’t sure if this animal would work due to them not really being displayed outside, but I’ve had Aye-Aye brainrot ever since that new Aye-Aye Pokémon was revealed last week, so now I’m a believer! Also, this is my favorite lemur species (tied with Coquerel’s Sifaka), and it has a unique way of foraging that would be fun to see.
  • African Crested Porcupine: Porcupine folder was found in game, and this is the last of the “giant” rodents that isn’t in PZ. Might get enrichment bonuses with Meerkat or Aardvark, and the quill threat display would be pretty cool to see!
  • Three-Banded Armadillo: We have anteaters, aardvarks, and even pangolins, but no armadillos? This little guy would give PZ another South American animal, but a smaller one that can be used to fill in gaps. Why this one? Because it rolls up!
  • North Island Brown Kiwi: Planet Zoo needs more birds, and with owls currently impossible, this is the best nocturnal bird for this pack. I’m sure all the Planet Zoo players in New Zealand would appreciate the kiwi, too!
  • Ocelot: Another South American animal, another small cat, what else is there to say?
  • North American Raccoon: North America hasn’t really had a lot of representation since the NAAP, and to many people, Raccoons are the nocturnal animal (bats and owls not withstanding). Maybe they’d even “wash” their food?
  • Tokay Gecko: We need more lizards, we need more Asian exhibit animals, here’s both in a striking blue and orange color scheme.
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Absolutely love your choices! And I totally agree that we need armadillos. As cool as the three-banded species is, I'd prefer the nine-banded or big hairy species myself, owing to their larger size and geographic flexibility, being found in deserts, grasslands, temperate forests and tropical rainforests.
 
Corangurilla said:
With all the buzz about a Nocturnal Animal Pack, here’s what I’d want out of one:
  • Tasmanian Devil: Number one on the Meta-wishlist, endangered, noisy (potential chorus-caller), and I’ve wanted it since the Australia Pack.
  • Aye-Aye: I wasn’t sure if this animal would work due to them not really being displayed outside, but I’ve had Aye-Aye brainrot ever since that new Aye-Aye Pokémon was revealed last week, so now I’m a believer! Also, this is my favorite lemur species (tied with Coquerel’s Sifaka), and it has a unique way of foraging that would be fun to see.
  • African Crested Porcupine: Porcupine folder was found in game, and this is the last of the “giant” rodents that isn’t in PZ. Might get enrichment bonuses with Meerkat or Aardvark, and the quill threat display would be pretty cool to see!
  • Three-Banded Armadillo: We have anteaters, aardvarks, and even pangolins, but no armadillos? This little guy would give PZ another South American animal, but a smaller one that can be used to fill in gaps. Why this one? Because it rolls up!
  • North Island Brown Kiwi: Planet Zoo needs more birds, and with owls currently impossible, this is the best nocturnal bird for this pack. I’m sure all the Planet Zoo players in New Zealand would appreciate the kiwi, too!
  • Ocelot: Another South American animal, another small cat, what else is there to say?
  • North American Raccoon: North America hasn’t really had a lot of representation since the NAAP, and to many people, Raccoons are the nocturnal animal (bats and owls not withstanding). Maybe they’d even “wash” their food?
  • Tokay Gecko: We need more lizards, we need more Asian exhibit animals, here’s both in a striking blue and orange color scheme.
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actually, owls are possible, there is an owl species that do well in the ground, the burrowing owl is a great candidate to planet zoo, and about the armadillo, i'd say they would choose the nine banded armadillo, and if we are going to get the raccoon, they would be named in the game simply as raccoon to be more flexible and simple.
 
BetoYoung said:
actually, owls are possible, there is an owl species that do well in the ground, the burrowing owl is a great candidate to planet zoo, and about the armadillo, i'd say they would choose the nine banded armadillo, and if we are going to get the raccoon, they would be named in the game simply as raccoon to be more flexible and simple.
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But burrowing owls aren’t nocturnal, which is why I chose the kiwi.
I think three-banded armadillos are more common in captivity than nine-banded armadillos, and they actually roll up.
And the if the beaver is explicitly North American, why not the racccoon?
 
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