Planet Zoo: Southeast Asia Animal Pack

Planet Zoo: Southeast Asia Animal Pack is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on March 30, 2021, for the PC version of Planet Zoo, this pack marked the game's first animal-focused DLC, introducing eight new species native to Southeast Asia. The expansion was made available exclusively for PC and has not been released for consoles.

The Southeast Asia Animal Pack introduces eight new animals to the game: the clouded leopard, sun bear, proboscis monkey, Malayan tapir, Ussuri dhole, North Sulawesi babirusa, binturong, and giant Malaysian leaf insect. Each species comes with unique habitat and social needs, challenging players to design suitable environments that mimic the diverse ecosystems of Southeast Asia. In addition to the new animals, the pack includes over 250 new scenery pieces inspired by the region's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. A new timed scenario set in Perak, Malaysia, tasks players with completing a zoo in a tropical rainforest, testing their management skills and ability to adapt to the challenges of the environment.

The Southeast Asia 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. The DLC was promoted through trailers and developer diaries, highlighting the new features and the challenges they introduced. Its success set a precedent for future expansions, establishing a pattern of releasing themed packs that enrich the game's content and appeal to a broad audience.