Summary
For years,The Sims 4has given players a place to express their creativity and build meaningful relationships between their virtual human characters.The Simsuniverse also celebrates life in other forms and excels at creating vast worlds, each brimming with diverse ecosystems and furry, scaly, or feathered friends waiting to be discovered. They are not just beautiful landscapes but also habitats for a variety of species including fish, woodland creatures, household pets,and even farm animals.
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From the charming village of Henford-On-Bagley to the serene coastal ambiance of Brindleton Bay, these worlds promise vibrant wildlife and beloved companionship. Discover the top worlds that animal lovers flock to inThe Sims 4and which provide the best environments for players to explore and connect with their favorite creatures.
10Willow Creek
Base Game
Both new players and professional Simmers often flock to the base game world Willow Creek, inspired by New Orleans. Its rolling hills and marshy riverways are home toiconicSims 4families like the Gothsand the Pancakes.
There’s not much in Willow Creek when it comes to wildlife, but some have spottedducksswimming in the bayou or nearby ponds. Unfortunately, to many players' discontent, Sims cannot interact with the ducks. They can, however,catch and breedfrogsfor their collectionor catchfishto keep as “pets” of a sort. They come free of any responsibilities because Sims cannot do anything more than look at them. These animals are available in many other worlds inThe Sims 4, which is why Willow Creek tends to be outclassed.
9Forgotten Hollow
Vampires DLC
The small,spooky town of Forgotten Hollowmay look bleak and lifeless, but it offers two new animals toThe Sims 4. Sims visiting or residing in Forgotten Hollow may noticecrowsflying about to add to the Gothic, Victorian style of the world. The crows are only for aesthetic effect, however, and cannot be interacted with.
Crows aren’t the only flying creatures this world has to offer. Some vampire Sims can transform intobatsthat can soar through the night sky towards their destination. Two flirtatious Sims in bat form can even “Woohoo As Bats” or “Try For A Baby As Bats.”
8Glimmerbrook
Realm Of Magic DLC
Glimmerbrook is the world that comes from theRealm of Magicgame pack. Sims cantravel to the Magic Realmthrough the Magic Portal, where they can become a spellcaster and practice magic. Fortunately for animal lovers, spellcasters can enlist the help of animal familiars who protect them and help with skill building.
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There are twelvefamiliars for players to choose from, seven of which can be considered animals. Take theravenor the Sixamowl, for example, who fit in nicely with the spooky content inThe Sims 4. Slightly more uncommon and fantastical are thedragonand thephoenix. Players with a desire for somethingmoremagical can try thebunnerfly, theglowfrog, or thesnub-nosed leaf bat. If none of these options seem intriguing, spellcasters can bind their cats or dogs to them as familiars.
7Moonwood Mill
Werewolves DLC
Sims can play as thishighly rated animal-adjacent occult speciesin any world, butwerewolvesare especially prevalent inMoonwood Mill from theWerewolvesgame pack. Werewolves are the biggest predators in the area, so players won’t find a lot of other animal species. However, the care and depth thatThe Sims 4team put into this occult species boosts its ranking significantly.
Customize werewolves in Create-A-Sim with patterns and the fan-coveted color wheel. Like vampires, werewolves have skill trees that grant them special powers and abilities that make their lives easier. For example, Immortal Wolf can help werewolf Sims live forever, while the Tunneler ability grants the Sim access to secret tunnels for quick transportation.
6Selvadorada
Jungle Adventure DLC
Many players may not know it, but Selvadorada fromtheJungle Adventuregame packcomes with many hidden animals and creatures. This destination world is inspired by Latin and Central America with its rich culture and remnants of an ancient civilization. Some of the jungle’s native species include colorfulparakeets, chompingcrocodiles, and funky littleiguanas.
There are plenty of critters that pose a threat to a Sim’s comfort and safety in the jungle and throughout the ancient temples. A straysnakemay be found slithering across the jungle grounds. Beef up on repellent before a temple run to be protected againstspidersandbees, which can sting or bite unsuspecting Sims. Sims can also be swarmed bybatsif they aren’t armed with bat bait before a jungle excursion. Besides their occasional attacks, these seven animals cannot be interacted with, so this world may not be the best for animal lovers.
5Granite Falls
Outdoor Retreat DLC
The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreatintroduced Granite Falls, the first destination world in the game. Sims can enjoy the natural beauty of this idyllic mountainside world by renting log cabins or pitching tents at the campsite. Discover native species of birds likewoodpeckerswhose noise reverberates through the woods or cute littlechipmunksskittering across their Sims' campsites. There are also five newfishthat campers can catch along rivers and ponds.
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This game pack brought a new collection toThe Sims 4in the form ofinsects. Similar to games likeAnimal Crossing, players can find twenty-one different kinds of bugs, like butterflies, ladybugs, and fireflies, depending on the time of the day. Beware of “bears” who roam the campgrounds. Thankfully, they don’t pose much of a threat to Sims.
4Sulani
Island Living DLC
Sulani is the island world from theIsland Livingexpansion pack, based on Polynesian islands and culture. There are a whopping fourteen newfishthat fishermen and hobbyists can add to their collection, although many islanders wish for the creatures to stay where they belong in the sea. Look for littlesandpipersalong the shore orseagullssearching for lunch on the beach.
Visit the Admiral’s Wreckage lot on hatching day to find adorable babyturtlesemerging from their shells and joining their families in the sea. Swimming withdolphinsis every animal lover’s dream and players ofThe Sims 4can do just that. Befriend them by petting them, giving them treats, or talking with them. Sims should be careful ofsharksin the water, though. If they do not listen to their instincts to get out of the water after spotting a shark fin, Sims may die from a shark attack.
3Chestnut Ridge
Horse Ranch DLC
Chestnut Ridge, fromtheHorse Ranchexpansion pack, makes the top three in terms of being an animal lover’s paradise. Most obviously, players can purchase, raise, and trainhorsesin this desert equestrian-themed world designed to cater to every cowboy or cowgirl’s dreams. Aside from training and competing with them, horses provide manure for fertilizer. There are thirty-five different breeds of horses to choose from and players can customize them in Create-A-Sim. Imaginative players can even createunicorns, although they don’t come with any special abilities.
Horse Ranchalso broughtminigoatsandsheeptoThe Sims 4. If properly cared for, these mini-animals can help with gardening and can provide Sims with goat milk and wool to sell for profit. Some players have also reported seeingprairie dogsandratsin Chestnut Ridge, although these animals cannot be interacted with in any way.
2Brindleton Bay
Cats & Dogs DLC
It’s no surprise that Brindleton Bay fromtheCats & Dogsexpansionranks so highly for pet parents. This long-awaited pack granted players the ability to create furry companions for their Sim families. There are 123 breeds ofdogsand 49 breeds ofcatsto choose from, but they can be customized to the nines in Create-A-Sim.Stray dogs and catscan be found roaming the streets of Brindleton Bay and can be adopted by loving new families. Fans can take pets to the park or the vet when they get sick.
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Other than being great companions, these animals can search and retrieve treasures for their owners. They can also chaseseagullsandsquirrelsor be sprayed byskunks. Many have showcased their creative abilities with cat and dog creation to make hundreds of other animals likefoxes,raccoons, deer, and other big cats like tigers and lions. Hundreds of thousands of these creations can be found and downloaded from the Gallery.
1Henford-On-Bagley
Cottage Living DLC
Henford-On-Bagley takes the cake as the best world for animal lovers to reside in while playingThe Sims 4. WiththeCottage Livingexpansioninstalled, players can build farms around the quaint village town, inspired by the English countryside. Farmers can benefit from befriendingbirdsand inexplicably adorablerabbits, both of whichcan help with gardening and bring giftsto the household.
Sims can also own livestock likecows,chickens, andllamas. Unlike many other animals and creatures, these animals yield useful resources and materials like eggs, milk, and wool. Be careful, becausefoxescan burglarize chicken coops for their previous eggs. These products can be sold directly by the Sim or at the market for a higher price. Families can use their produce as ingredients if they live on a lot with the “Simple Living” lot challenge, which encourages Sims to use their own resources for cooking.
