Planet Zoo: North America Animal Pack

Planet Zoo: North America Animal Pack is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on October 4, 2021, for the PC version of Planet Zoo, this pack introduced eight new animals, five new enrichment items, and a new timed scenario. It was later included in the Planet Zoo: Console Edition, released on March 26, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, bringing the content to console players for the first time.

The North America Animal Pack adds eight new species to the game: the North American beaver, moose, California sea lion, cougar, American alligator, black-tailed prairie dog, Arctic fox, and American bullfrog. Each species comes with unique habitat and social needs, challenging players to design suitable environments that mimic the diverse ecosystems of North America. In addition to the new animals, the pack introduces five new enrichment items, including the piñata pronghorn, skittle feeder, melon feeder, and beaver pool, enhancing the animals' well-being and providing guests with more engaging experiences. The new timed scenario, "Well, I'll Be Dammed," tasks players with restoring a neglected zoo located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, focusing on conservation efforts and sustainable management practices.

The North America Animal Pack was well-received by the Planet Zoo community and critics alike, praised for its attention to detail and the depth it added to the game's simulation. Players appreciated the realistic animal behaviors and the creative possibilities offered by the new building materials and enrichment items. The DLC was promoted through trailers and developer diaries, highlighting the new features and the challenges they introduced. Its success continued the trend of releasing themed expansions that enrich the game's content and appeal to a broad audience.