Announcements for Planet Zoo

== 1.8 and Aviary Pack (the last scenery pack with 10 birds and scenery of winter 2021) ==
Hayo Zookeepers! It's time for another insight into what you can expect to see coming up in Planet Zoo! 
We're happy to announce that free Update 1.8 will be available to get your wings ready for take-off on December 20th! 
=== Keeper Talks and Animal Ambassadors ===
We can't wait to bring you, animal ambassadors and keeper talks! You'll meet 8 animal ambassadors you're ready to meet in this update. 
Get ready to welcome the Western Long-beaked Echidna, African Grey Parrot, the Burmese python (skin variants including albino), Northern Tamandua, Nine-Banded Armadillo, Serval, Sulphur-crested cockatoo, and Striped Skunk! 
In the Planet Zoo: Aviary Pack, you'll meet 10 stunning, iconic birds, including 9 flying birds and 1 exhibit bird which will arrive with a new exhibit landscape! Get ready to meet the majestic Bald Eagle, the colorful Scarlet Macaw, the fast Peregrine Falcon, the awesome Great Hornbill, the wise Eurasian Eagle Owl, the powerful Andean Condor, the beautiful Scarlet Ibis, the boisterous Great White Pelican, and the amazing Grey Crowned Crane. Joining them is a personal favorite as our exhibit bird: the Laughing Kookaburra! One of the loudest birds in Australia. 
Alongside the animals, the Planet Zoo: Aquatic Pack will bring 170+ scenery, building and foliage assets, which will enable you to build a feathered wonderland your animals will thrive in. These assets in this pack have a more 'modern' look, meaning they have a lot of versatility and can be used in a wide range of zoos - something that a lot of community members shared that they were looking for!
Planet Zoo: Aviary Pack will be available for purchase for $66.00 on Steam from December 20th.
== 1.9 and Europe Animal Pack (First Animal Scenery Pack with 8 animals and scenery) ==
Hayo Zookeepers!
Curious to hear what's coming up for Planet Zoo? Then you're in the right place! We're very happy to share that free Update 1.9 will be available to download and enjoy from 21 March 2022!
As always, we're reading everything you share with us and working hard to include some of your most requested changes (in case you missed it, we shared about changes coming to the animals a couple of weeks ago that will be in this update!). Free Update 1.9 will also bring custom deep swimming additions! Read on to find more details about all of these below:
=== Animal Updates ===
We've got a few changes to the animals for Update 1.9! We know that the Baird's Tapir has been a long discussed topic for the Planet Zoo community, and we've done more research into current holdings of the animals to find a way to make them more viable picks for your Zoo. You can read more about those changes in detail here.
Alongside this, we're also adding Deep Swimming for multiple animals, including the following:
* Moose
* Nile Monitor
* Malayan Tapir
* Baird's Tapir
Be sure to research how you can create even better habitats for these wonderful creatures and get them swimming in March.
Bonjour, tout le monde! 
We've been migrating to our first location to visit in Planet Zoo through the freezing tundra; hiked around the lush, dense jungle; journeyed across the Australian Outback, swam in the Aquatic Pack, marched to Southeast Asia, trekked to the African Oasis, kayaked to North America, flew to the Aviary Pack and may have found a few favorites to bring to the roster along the way! 
This is a classical continent that we are very excited to make the next stop on our journey together. 
We're very excited to announce the Planet Zoo: Europe Animal Pack, available to purchase and download alongside free Update 1.9 on 21 March 2022! Are you ready to hear which animals you will get to meet in this first animal scenery pack? 
In our first Animal Scenery Pack, get ready to welcome 7 habitat animals: the Red Deer, the smart European Badger, the hiking Chamois, the theatrical Eurasian Lynx, the awesome Pine Marten, the comedic Saiga Antelope, and the graceful Mute Swan! 
Joining them is a personal favorite as our brand-new exhibit animal: the Fire Salamander! One of the common species of salamander found in Europe, they are known for their black with yellow spots and stripes. 
You'll also be able to take on a brand new Timed Scenario set in the Piazza San Marco and the city of Venice. 
With limited power and infrastructure, it will be your job to turn this Piazza San Marco and the city of Venice into a paradise for guests and animals alike. 
Do you think you've got what it takes to make this zoo a success? 
We certainly do! You've got this, zookeepers! 
As promised for all the builders out there, our first Animal Scenery Pack will contain just over 200 incredible Europe-themed scenery pieces, including some pieces in the iconic European 'Gothic/Renaissance' architectural style! You'll find whole buildings, new paths, and more to play with and build your dream new habitats for these new European animals. 
Planet Zoo: Europe Animal Pack (our first Animal Scenery Pack) will be available to purchase for $76.00 on Steam and the Frontier Store from March 21st, 2022. 
== 1.10 and Aquarium Animal Pack (Second Animal Scenery Pack with 10 animals and scenery) ==
Hayo Zookeepers! We've launched Planet Zoo over a year ago, we've visited various landscapes: through the freezing tundra; hiked around the lush, dense jungle; journeyed across the Australian Outback, swam in the Aquatic Pack, marched to Southeast Asia, trekked to the African Oasis, kayaked to North America, flew to the Aviary Pack, danced in Europe, all to meet the various species in those regions and learn more about them! But, there was something we just couldn't get out of our minds, somewhere we wanted to explore further, but just weren't quite able to. Until now.
It is our absolute pleasure to announce the Planet Zoo: Aquarium Animal Pack, which will be making a splash alongside free Update 1.10 on June 26, 2022!
In the Planet Zoo: Aquarium Animal Pack, you'll meet 10 stunning, iconic animals, including nine deep swimming animals and one penguin which will arrive with a new exhibit landscape! 
Get ready to meet the wonderful Magellanic Penguin, charming Sea Otter, beautiful Walrus, brilliant Common Bottlenose Dolphin, slow West Indian Manatee, mighty Manta Ray, the rascally Brown Pelican, the grateful Orca, the spotted Whale Shark, and adventurous Green Sea Turtle. 
With the introduction of deep swimming, which we will be sharing more on very soon, these animals will come with their own challenges, as they have specific needs you'll need to keep in mind when building their habitats, to keep them happy and safe.
Alongside the animals, the Planet Zoo: Aquarium Animal Pack will bring 170+ scenery, building and foliage assets, which will enable you to build a water wonderland your 10 animals will thrive in. These assets in this pack have a more 'modern' look, meaning they have a lot of versatility and can be used in a wide range of zoos - something that a lot of community members shared that they were looking for!
That's not all! We're also bringing you a brand new timed scenario! 
You'll be travelling over to Georgia Aquarium, to take on the task of managing a zoo that's set in the city of Atlanta. This aquarium will test your abilities, thanks to its tight space restrictions, and you'll need to think outside the box of how to make the best of the space you have - but don't worry! What this zoo lacks in space, it makes up for in elevation.
Planet Zoo: Aquarium Animal Pack (our next Animal Scenery Pack) will be available to purchase for $999.00 on Steam and the Frontier Store from June 26, 2022. 
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