Save Game 100 is more than a file name: it’s the condensed biography of a zoo and its keeper. Celebrate the flaws as much as the triumphs—those mismatched fences and quirky signage are what make the world lived-in. Open the save, take a slow lap, and listen for the small moments: the satisfied guest, the cheeping hatchling, the tired keeper wiping a hand on a apron. That’s the magic Planet Zoo saves.

This is the most critical point for any Planet Zoo player, whether you're using downloaded files or not.

Once the file is in the right place, launch Planet Zoo. Go to and look for the name of the park you just installed.

For complete career mode unlocks or profile saves that grant maximum Conservation Credits across your entire account, Nexus Mods is the premier destination. Search for "Planet Zoo complete save" to find files that unlock all gold medals for the base game and DLC campaigns. Tips for Playing on a 100% Complete Save

For literal 100% game completion files—such as fully beaten Career Modes or system-level profile saves—Nexus Mods is the go-to repository. Look for files titled "Planet Zoo Save Game 100" or "All Career Gold Medals." These require manual installation. How to Manually Install a Planet Zoo Save File

Starting a new zoo in Planet Zoo is a magical experience, but the initial grind can be daunting. Unlocking every single animal research project, earning millions of conservation credits, and terraforming a massive sandbox map takes hundreds of hours.

: Earning Gold stars in all base game and DLC scenarios.

The term can be interpreted in two main ways, and knowing the difference is key to finding what you actually want.