Wild Planet FAQ

Switch to Creative Mode and open your inventory to access all spawn eggs organized by animal type. You can also use the Finding and Identifying All 186 Animal Species guide to learn where each animal naturally spawns in different biomes, or simply spawn them directly with eggs in your habitat.

Yes, most animals can breed when given appropriate conditions and food. Check the Breeding and Managing Animal Populations guide for specific requirements for each species, as different animals need different foods and environmental setups to reproduce.

Animals spawn naturally in their appropriate biomes during world generation, but they spawn rarely. Using spawn eggs in Creative Mode is the most reliable way to populate your zoo or habitat quickly.

The mod includes 11 new wild plant and fungi species designed to decorate natural landscapes and habitats. See the Decorating Habitats with Wild Plants and Fungi guide for placement tips and which plants work best with specific animal enclosures.

Use the Building a Realistic Zoo Enclosure guide to learn proper sizing, terrain variety, and decoration strategies for different animal groups. Key principles include matching biome types, providing appropriate vegetation, and giving animals enough space to move naturally.

Wild Planet Mod should work alongside other mods, but having multiple large animal mods active may impact performance. Test your setup with a small world first if you're combining several mods that add many mobs.

Yes, the mod works in Survival Mode and animals spawn naturally in the world, though rarely. However, the mod is designed to shine brightest in Creative Mode for building zoos and custom habitats.

Animals have realistic behaviors including movement, grazing, and interaction with their environment. Specific behaviors vary by species—check individual animal guides to understand how each mob acts in your habitat.

The mod adds 186 unique real-world animal species across tropical, temperate, and wetland biomes, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Having many mobs active at once can impact performance; consider using spawn eggs strategically rather than spawning all 186 animals simultaneously. If you experience lag, reduce the number of active mobs or increase your render distance settings.