Cutest Animal Species in Planet Zoo

Summary

Pygmy Hippos are cute and endangered, perfect for gaining Conservation Credits in Planet Zoo's simulated zoo environment.
Quokkas, with their smiling faces and curious nature, are among the cutest animals in the game, intriguing players and guests alike.
Arctic Foxes, known for their snow-white fur and playful behavior, make adorable additions to small, cozy winter habitats in the game.

With 180 species and counting thanks to a steady flow of expansion packs, it's no surprise that there are plenty of cute animals in Planet Zoo. From large bulbous eyes searching for love to fluffy bundles of fur and, of course, the smallest of creatures, many attributes make animals cute both in the real world and on screen.

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Many of Planet Zoo's cutest animals also happen to be rare, and in some cases, they are unfortunately considered endangered. On top of making sure these animals are happy and that they get to live the best lives in captivity, players can also breed them and release them to the wild for Conservation Credits.

7 Pygmy Hippo

Game Edition: Deluxe Upgrade

Regions: Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Ivory Coast
Conservation Status: Endangered

While not everyone would agree that hippopotamuses are cute, the much smaller Pygmy Hippos certainly are. As they are still dangerous, they are not the type of creature that people would want to get up close and personal with, but their small stature makes them popular with guests nonetheless.

As they are endangered and yet easy to breed in the game, they are good animals for gaining Conservation Credits, an important resource in Planet Zoo. Like other animals who enjoy the water, Pygmy Hippos are best viewed underwater, too.

6 Quokka

Game Edition: Oceania Pack

Quokka from the Oceania Pack in Planet Zoo

Regions: Australia
Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Quokkas are one of the least known species in Planet Zoo, at least for those living outside of Australia, and that makes them all the more intriguing. As one of the smallest non-exhibit animals in the game, they would already be up for consideration as the cutest animals, but they have something even more adorable hidden up their non-existent sleeves.

Thanks to their unique bone structure with small jaws and protruding teeth, Quokkas almost always look as though they are smiling, and with large searching eyes, they are capable of breaking any heart. Their curiosity about humans also helps with their cuteness, and in the game, players can let guests walk through Quokka habitats.

5 Giant Panda

Game Edition: Standard

Regions: Central China
Conservation Status: Vulnerable

While many of the cutest animals are only available with the best Planet Zoo DLCs, the Giant Panda is a great example of an adorable species from the base game. These iconic cuddly bears are known for having a diet that almost exclusively consists of bamboo and for being incredibly difficult to breed.

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Thus, players won't just have cute black and white bears, but they will also have a challenge on their hands, with every birth deserving a celebration. Some of the habitats that players have designed for Giant Pandas rank among the best Steam Workshop blueprints for Planet Zoo.

4 Koala

Game Edition: Australia Pack

Regions: Australia
Conservation Status: Vulnerable

It only takes a glance to see why Koalas are considered one of the cutest animals in the world. This iconic Australian species is perhaps best known for large fluffy ears but perhaps also for how they cling onto the Eucalyptus trees they feed on.

Available with the Australia Pack DLC, Koalas are great for getting guests through the door thanks to their high popularity, and yet they are fairly easy to look after. As they are not the most sociable of animals, players only need a few individuals and not much space at all. It's also important to place 'do not disturb' signs nearby, as Koalas are highly disturbed by noise. This is one of the many ways to keep animals happy in Planet Zoo.

3 Asian Small-Clawed Otter

Game Edition: Wetlands Animal Pack

Regions: India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Brunei
Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Whether their heads are just poking out of the water or they are rolling around on the ground together, the Asian Small-Clawed Otters are undeniably adorable. Players will want to adopt quite a few of these otters, who prefer to live in large family groups, and watching them interact with one another is quite the treat.

If players enjoy the realistic building aspect of Planet Zoo, they can consider building a habitat that has underwater viewing for the guests. In this way, they will be able to see the otters dive for fun and food.

2 Arctic Fox

Game Edition: North America Animal Pack

Arctic Fox diving in the snow in Planet Zoo

Regions: Canada, USA, Greenland, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden
Conservation Status: Least Concern

With snow-white fur, large bushy tails, and a tendency to dive head first into the snow, it's easy to see why Arctic Foxes are among the most adorable animals in Planet Zoo. Of course, their small stature also lends itself nicely to their cuteness, and players can have fun creating small and cozy winter habitats for them.

While it's easy to imagine Arctic Foxes being from the Arctic Pack, they are actually part of the North American Animal Pack. As this was released at a later date, players can expect more realistic textures and animations.

1 Little Penguin

Game Edition: Oceania Pack

Little Penguin from the Oceania Pack in Planet Zoo

Regions: Australia, New Zealand
Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Oceania Pack is full to the brim with cute animals, and chief among these is the aptly named Little Penguin. On top of being the smallest species of penguin in the world, including having tiny beaks, these birds also have fantastic shiny blue coats, which give them their alternative name: Blue Penguins.

After finishing a nice habitat for these little fellas, players can sit back and watch them dive in the water or stumble around on the ground, somehow always looking lost.

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