Planet Zoo: Tropical Pack

Planet Zoo: Tropical Pack is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on April 4, 2023, for the PC version of Planet Zoo, this pack introduced five new animals commonly found in tropical rainforests around the world. The Tropical Pack was later included in the Planet Zoo: Arid & Tropical Bundle, released on September 25, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing the content to console players for the first time. This DLC was part of a series of themed expansions that enriched the game's content and appeal to a broad audience.

The Tropical Pack adds five new species to the game: the fossa, lar gibbon, red river hog, Asian water monitor, and brown-throated sloth. Each species comes with unique habitat and social needs, challenging players to design suitable environments that mimic the diverse ecosystems of these animals. In addition to the new animals, the pack includes over 200 new scenery pieces inspired by tropical architecture and landscapes, such as bamboo structures, thatched roofs, and lush foliage. The new timed scenario, "Tropical Haven," tasks players with transforming a neglected zoo located in a tropical rainforest into a thriving and sustainable attraction, focusing on conservation efforts and efficient zoo management practices.

The Tropical 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.