I just got the game and all its DLCs last month and I haven't been able to stop playing lol! But anyway, here's a list of critters I'd love to see added in future DLCs! 
(This is a work in progress.)
Passion Projects:
- Sunda Slow Loris. One of my favorite animals!
And almost too cute for their own good...
All slow lorises are listed as either Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered by the IUCN; the Sunda species itself is actually on the IUCN Red List. Their primary threats are habitat loss, illegal traditional medicine, and the illegal exotic pet trade. Smugglers do horrendous things to them before they're circulated into the illegal market. Sadly, most don't even make it beyond there... I think adding this little big-eyed primate would be an excellent way to raise awareness to the Slow Loris' plight and educate people about the importance against illegal exotic pet trade.
- Sea Otter. Another favorite of mine, and yes, a very cute animal. They rub their chops/cheeks when they're done eating and hold paws when they sleep so they don't drift away from each other.
These little guys are also endangered due to being over hunted in the early 20th century and modern day oil spills. The Monterey Bay Aquarium actually has a Sea Otter rescue program where they rescue otters in need, rehabilitate them, and then release them back into the wild. I was fortunate enough to see one of these animals in the wild swimming amongst the kelp. I think any animal lover would adore having a couple of these guys in their zoo!
- Giant Pacific Octopus. Okay, I can dream.
BUT! If we ever get marine animals like fish in a future update, I would give an arm and leg to have an octopus. They are the coolest animal on this planet--change my mind. These animals are so incredibly smart and masters of disguise. They can solve simple puzzles, open jars and bottles, and use tools. They are also notorious escape artists. (Imagine them escaping and wreaking havoc on guests with the new 1.11 update lol!) It would be absolutely rad to see these in the game!
More North American/Central American/Caribbean Animals:
More South American Animals:
More to be added. I'm too tired right now to continue the lists lol.
More European/Eurasian Animals:
To be added.
More Asian Animals:
To be added.
More African Animals:
To be added.
More Australian/New Zealand/Oceania Animals:
To be added.
More Arctic Animals:
To be added.
Birds:
To be added.
Aquatic/Aquarium Animals:
Okay, but what if fish tanks mimicked exhibits in terms of functionality?
Since we don't have fish, there are tons and tons of ideas!
Other Ideas:
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(This is a work in progress.)Passion Projects:
- Sunda Slow Loris. One of my favorite animals!
And almost too cute for their own good... All slow lorises are listed as either Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered by the IUCN; the Sunda species itself is actually on the IUCN Red List. Their primary threats are habitat loss, illegal traditional medicine, and the illegal exotic pet trade. Smugglers do horrendous things to them before they're circulated into the illegal market. Sadly, most don't even make it beyond there... I think adding this little big-eyed primate would be an excellent way to raise awareness to the Slow Loris' plight and educate people about the importance against illegal exotic pet trade.
- Sea Otter. Another favorite of mine, and yes, a very cute animal. They rub their chops/cheeks when they're done eating and hold paws when they sleep so they don't drift away from each other.
These little guys are also endangered due to being over hunted in the early 20th century and modern day oil spills. The Monterey Bay Aquarium actually has a Sea Otter rescue program where they rescue otters in need, rehabilitate them, and then release them back into the wild. I was fortunate enough to see one of these animals in the wild swimming amongst the kelp. I think any animal lover would adore having a couple of these guys in their zoo!
- Giant Pacific Octopus. Okay, I can dream.
BUT! If we ever get marine animals like fish in a future update, I would give an arm and leg to have an octopus. They are the coolest animal on this planet--change my mind. These animals are so incredibly smart and masters of disguise. They can solve simple puzzles, open jars and bottles, and use tools. They are also notorious escape artists. (Imagine them escaping and wreaking havoc on guests with the new 1.11 update lol!) It would be absolutely rad to see these in the game!More North American/Central American/Caribbean Animals:
- Fisher: Also called the Fisher Cat. A carnivorous mammals indigenous to the northern US and Canada. Closely related to Martens.
- Desert Bighorn Sheep: A sheep indigenous to the American Southwest.
- Coyote: A canine seen very commonly in the American deserts and prairies.
- Mexican Grey Wolf: Critically Endangered wolves native to my home state Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico. There are only 186 wild wolves and 350 in captive breeding programs.
- Black-Tailed Jackrabbit: A hare native to the US and Mexico.
- Mexican Big-Eared Bat: Since we have the Egyptian Fruit Bat now, here's another species native to Central America. Good for walk-in exhibit.
- Honduran White Bat: Very cute bat from Central America. Good for walk-in exhibit.
- Collared Peccary: A pig-like animal native to the Sonoran Desert, Central America, and South America. We call them javelina where I live.
- Star-Nosed Mole: A mole found in the northeastern US and Canada.
- Virginia Opossum: Not a mammal, but I don't know where else to put it. The northernmost marsupial in the world, they are native to the US and parts of Canada.
- Mountain Goat: A goat native to Canada, Alaska, and the Rocky Mountains.
- Muskox: Bovids indigenous to the Arctic region, but mostly North America. They were reintroduce in Alaska after their population died out.
- Northern Olingo: Closely related to the racoon and kinkajou. Found in Central America.
- Desert Tortoise: A Critically Endangered tortoise native to the Sonoran Desert and Mojave Desert.
- Desert Horned Lizard: Also called the Horny Toad, despite being lizards. They shoot blood out of their eyes when threatened. Yes, really. Native to western North America. Good for exhibit.
- Alligator Snapping Turtle: A large species of freshwater turtle native to North America. They're notorious for their powerful bite.
- Colorado River Toad: Found in the southwestern US and Mexico. Their glands secrete psychoactive toxins that are an illegal substance in the US. Good for exhibit. Bad for licking.
- American Flamingo: Flamingos native to Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It would be nice to have flamingos that are actually pink.
- Sonoran Desert Centipede: A centipede indigenous to the Southwest and Mexico. Worst insect bite in the world. 0/10 would not recommend handling. Good for exhibit.
More South American Animals:
More to be added. I'm too tired right now to continue the lists lol.
- Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth: A species of two-toed sloths that live north of the Amazon River.
- Ocelot: A medium spotted wildcat native to Central and South America.
- Jaguarundi: A small wildcat native to Central and South America.
- Bush Dog: A small canine found in the Amazon.
- South American Coati: Also called the Ringtail Coati. Indigenous to the Amazon.
- Kinkajou: A small mammal closely related to racoons, ringtails, and coati. Found in the rainforest.
- Southern Tamandua: Also known as the Lesser Anteater. Native to the Amazon.
- Emerald Tree Boa: A species of boa found in the rainforest. Good for exhibit.
- Mata Mata: A large species of freshwater turtle that have a cool head. Found in the Amazonian and Orinoco basins.
- Leafcutter Ant: A type of ant found in the US, Central America, and South America. Good for exhibit.
More European/Eurasian Animals:
To be added.
More Asian Animals:
To be added.
More African Animals:
To be added.
More Australian/New Zealand/Oceania Animals:
To be added.
More Arctic Animals:
To be added.
Birds:
To be added.
Aquatic/Aquarium Animals:
Okay, but what if fish tanks mimicked exhibits in terms of functionality?
Since we don't have fish, there are tons and tons of ideas!Not a ton of specific species since you can kind of go crazy with variety.
- Clownfish
- Yellow Tang
- Powder-Blue Tang
- Blue Tang
- Lionfish
- Basslet
- Butterflyfish
- Angelfish (saltwater)
- Foxface
- Moorish Idol
- Pufferfish
- Triggerfish
- Damselfish
- Goby
- Wrasse
- Grouper
- Seahorse
- Parrotfish
- Flounder
- Moray Eel
- Garden Eel
- Tuna
- Anchovy
- Sailfish
- Ocean Sunfish
- Mackerel
- Mahi-Mahi
- Trevally
- Barracuda
- Rockfish
- Coelacanth
- Cownose Ray--touch tank for guests...!!
- Atlantic Ray--again, touch tank.
- Manta Ray
- Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray
- Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
- Blacktip Reef Shark
- Whale Shark
- Nurse Shark
- Wobbegong
- Horn Shark
- Sawshark (also lives in brackish waters)
- Leopard Shark
- Sandbar Shark
- Zebra Shark
Yeah.. These ones are a touchy subject... Definitely no need for Sea World-esque shows.
- Bottlenose Dolphin
- Common Dolphin
- Amazon River Dolphin
- Orca
- Pilot Whale
- Beluga Whale
- False Killer Whale
- Narwal
- Mimic Octopus
- Cuttlefish
- Squid
- Hermit Crab
- Red King Crab
- Japanese Spider Crab
- Horseshoe Crab
- Lobster
- Cleaner Shrimp
- Mantis Shrimp
- Jellyfish
- Giant Deep-Sea Isopod
- Sea Star
- Sea Urchin
- Sea Slug
- Conch Snail
- Sea Cucumber
- Giant Clam
- Scallop
- West Indian Manatee: Precious sea cows native to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Both of its subspecies are Endangered.
- Walrus: Native to the Arctic Circle. One subspecies inhabits the Pacific, and the other inhabits the Atlantic.
- Hawksbill Sea Turtle: These sea turtles are Critically Endangered. Their habitat range stretches all the way around the world.
- Leatherback Sea Turtle: A Vulnerable species of sea turtle. They also have a wide habitat range.
- Marine Iguana: A lizard native to the Galapagos Islands.
- Sea Snake: A venomous snake found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
(Forgive me, I'm not as well-versed in freshwater fish as I am in saltwater.
- Koi
- Arapaima
- Arowana
- Goldfish
- Bass
- Sturgeon
- Carp
- Salmon
- Trout
- Dorado
- Gar
- Pike
- Angelfish (freshwater)
- Discus
- Piranha
- Giant Freshwater Stingray
- Bluegill
- Tilapia
- Giant Catfish
Other Ideas:
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