This release upgrades Zoo Tools Pro to full Python 3 compliance and officially ends support for Python 2.7. As a result, Maya 2020 is no longer supported. Zoo Tools Pro is compatible with Maya 2022 through Maya 2027.2. Please note…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.12.2 is out now! This update brings our facial rigging workflow to a new level—with upgraded face templates that fully complete the functionality of our face. We’ve also introduced a brand-new Guides Visibility Manager to help simplify…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.12.0 is here! This update brings major improvements to Hive’s facial rigging, the Natalie Rig now included in our assets with a fully updated face. This version also introduces our brand-new Hive Drivers UI, and a handy…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.10.2 is here! This update brings full bendy limb support to our UE5 Mannequin templates—perfect for game-ready rigs with expressive custom limb deformation. Bendy is now enabled by default in the UE template settings, making it easier…
Zoo Tools Pro 2.10.0 is Here! This milestone release has been years in the making—Hive’s facial rig is now complete with the brand-new Mouth Component (Beta)! Designed for maximum flexibility, the Hive Mouth is a modular system built on a…
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…
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…
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 Tortoise rig is now upgraded to ACES color, and new animation to match the latest features of the Hive auto-rigger. This animation scene comes with our latest asset update and comes in Zoo Tools Pro in Maya Scenes 1.21….
The Sir Moustache rig now has arms, bendy limbs, ACES color, and new animation to match the latest features of the Hive auto-rigger. This animation scene comes with our latest asset update and comes in Zoo Tools Pro in Maya…
The Natalie rig now has bendy arms, ACES color, and a new animation to match the Hive’s auto-riggers latest features. Natalie has been rigged using the Hive auto-rigger! This animation scene comes with our latest asset update and comes in…