I want to change my animal *SPECIES*, but I can’t. How do I do it?

To change the species of your animal, you must first have other animals unlocked. You can unlock them by obtaining them in chests, or purchasing them with gems. Once you have other animals unlocked you can switch to them. To do this, you must exit to the main menu where your current animal is standing onscreen. There will be text above them that says "Press to change Animal". Tap on your current animal and it will take you to a new menu where the list of animals is on the right. Tap the icon of the animal you want. if you do not have it, it will give you the option to buy it with gems. If you do have it, then just tap the icon, then tap the X button at the top left corner. Then, once you select Multi play or single play, you will be playing as the other animal.

Note: The level and stats of one animal does not carry over to the others. The clothing and animations of one animal does not carry over to the other. Gold, gems, achievements, pets, elixir, dens, decor, and player stats are shared across all animals.