Our recent patch update includes an update to the Tween Machine and the Hive Autorigger. The Tween Machine has a new hotkey, popup window behaviour, and supports curve selection. The... read more →
The latest version of Zoo Tools Pro, version 2.8.1, has been released! It includes three new tools: the Constraint Toolbox, Joints to Hive Guides, and Multi Import/Reference. The Hive FBX... read more →
Zoo Tools 2.8.0 is out! The Joint Tool has a new Plane Orient feature perfect for fixing joint alignment issues! Hive Auto-Rigger has a new controls mode, Fix Viewport now... read more →
Zoo 2.7.7 has been released, introducing four new Modeling Toolboxes, an updated Hive Auto-Rigger UI, and a brand new floating shelf! The latest modelling toolboxes consolidate most of Maya's modelling functions... read more →
Introducing Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.6, now compatible with Maya 2024 and boasting a new Chat GPT Window! The innovative Zoo Chat GPT window allows you to access Maya support and... read more →
Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.5f has landed with one of our largest updates yet! Explore the playful side of rigging with the Hive Autorigger's new bendy limbs. ... read more →
In the latest release of Zoo Tools, version 2.7.3, we have added four new templates to the Hive Auto-Rigger, and have made several other enhancements. One of the new features... read more →
This Sir Moustache rig and animation cycle is included in the new Maya Scenes Pack included with Zoo Tools Pro and the site subscription. See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/ ... read more →
This Tortoise rig and animation cycle is included in the new Maya Scenes Pack included with Zoo Tools Pro and the site subscription. See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/ Zoo... read more →
We've upgraded our Maya Scenes Pack included with Zoo Tools Pro. New Sir Moustache and Tortoise rigs, built with the Hive auto-rigger. See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/ Zoo Tools Pro: https://create3dcharacters.com/zoo2/
Zoo v2.7.2 has been released and comes with new Cycle Animation Tools, the Hive Spline Spine has had a large upgrade, and we've made a stability pass with lots of... read more →
This version adds the Spline IK Component to the Hive Auto-Rigger which dramatically upgrades all of our default templates (Biped, Natalie, Zoo Mannequin). An Asset Pack upgrade is coming soon with upgraded demo rigs. The new Spline Spine... read more →
Our Maya Scenes and Assets/Presets have had a large update to match with the latest Zoo Tools 2.7.0 . These new packs upgrades our Hive rigs, adds new shaders from... read more →
Zoo Tools Version 2.7.0 brings the Hive Auto-Rigger out of Alpha and into Beta. Hive now supports support dynamic names with a new tool window Hive Naming Convention which further improves game engine support and helps match... read more →
This version of Zoo Tools introduces Custom Space Switching for the Hive Auto-rigger and V-Ray is now supported in the HDRI Skydome Browser . The Zoo Tools Shelf now has colored icons that distinguish between tools with and without UIs. We’ve tweaked... read more →