Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon
Add a bit of ambiance to your zoo with these little critters!
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About this Mod
Looking for more ambiance within your zoo? Then this Zoo and Wild Animals addon is for you! With plans to add various small creatures to the game, all with their own custom models, textures, animations, sounds, and more!
Latest version (1.16.5-1.0.2-TropEx3) requires ZAWA: Evolved 1.0.2-BeefBeta-TropicalExpedition3 for Minecraft 1.16.5!
Want to join our little community? Come say hello in the ZAWA Addons official discord, where you can follow this mod's progress along with all the other addons! https://discord.gg/dQZNqPukbu
Available Versions
How to Install Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.18.2 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon compatible with forge?
Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.18.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Lil' Critters - A ZAWA Addon consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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