Zoo Tools Pro version 2.9.5, patch F, was released on April 2nd. This latest 2.9.5 patch includes full support for 2026 and introduces compatibility with openPBRSurface shaders, along with numerous bug fixes. 2.9.5c adds the ability to save complex selection…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.9.4d is now available! This is also the third patch release, last updated on January 28th 2025. In this version, we have upgraded our demo rigs to be compatible with the latest Hive Auto Rigger. The Natalie…
We’re excited to announce the release of Zoo Tools 2.9.3d. Introducing the Brow Facial Component for the Hive Autorigger! This versatile, fully-featured tool supports various characters, from realistic human brows to creatures of all kinds. It’s designed to work seamlessly…
Check out this fantastic scene animated by Arthur Collie, featuring our Rhino and Natalie asset and rig! Arthur did a fantastic job bringing this to life, even rigging the Rhino with the Hive Autorigger. It’s been super exciting to see…
Zoo Tools 2.9.2 has been released! This version introduces the new Hive Autorigger Characterizer, improved UE5 Hive integration, a stretchy IK-style neck component, and a dockable Zoo floating shelf that can be resized vertically. We’ve significantly improved Hive’s Skin Proxy…
We released Zoo version 2.9.1 in June, and here is the documentation of the new features. In version 2.9.1, we have introduced three new Hive tools: Skin Proxy To Hive Rig, Build Hive Rig From Skeleton, and Hive Skeleton to…
The latest version of Zoo Tools Pro fully supports Maya 2025 with Qt6 for all UIs. This release is the first to be compatible with Maya 2025, and all tools are up and running in this version. Please note that…
The latest version of Zoo Tool Pro (2.8.7) has been released with a huge update to the Hive Auto-Rigger facial library. This update introduces a highly customizable eye component. You can rig either stylised or realistic eyes and it’s fully compatible…
Zoo Tool Pro 2.8.6 has been recently released with more motion capture support. We’ve added a new feature for matching feet during retargeting skeletons to rigs that do not match proportions. The Match and Bake Anim tool has also been…
Zoo Tools 2.8.5 has been released! Our latest version includes features such as motion-capture transfer support, snap third-party skeletons to Hive, a Match And Bake Animation tool, and we’ve added volume squash/stretch on Hive’s bendy limbs. Also included in this…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.8.4 has been released! The Hive Autorigger now has a new horse template ready to go. Hive comes with a new, live-orient behaviour for IK guides; this makes placing IK guide pivots easy. We’ve made a significant…
We are excited to announce that the Hive Auto-Rigger is finally out of beta and is now available in Zoo Tools Pro ! The Hive rig builder is easy to use and creates lightweight animation rigs packed with features. Hive is…
Our latest Zoo upgrade introduces bendy/stretchy quad legs to the Hive Auto-Rigger! The quad leg is now a fully featured component teeming with lightweight features. Options for primary, secondary and tertiary bendy controls, stretch per leg section, ik/fk space switch…
The latest version of Zoo Tools, version 2.8.3, now includes four new rigging templates. These templates provide starting points for creating Spider, Canine, Dinosaur Carnivore, and Werewolf rigs. Our new rigs come equipped with optional bendy/stretchy quad legs that offer…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.8.3 is now available with updates to the Hive Autorigger with bendy quad-leg controls, additional animal templates, and various bug fixes! The Hive quad leg components now offer complete bendy control for all quad leg-related rigs, including…