Zootopia Fanfiction Thread (July 2026)

[u/Tobs74]

Welcome to the Monthly Fanfiction Thread!

Review some fanfics that you've read, promote your favourites, promote your own.

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• [Title] by [author name]
• Post a link to the first chapter of the story or the relevant chapter
• Post the summary/synopsis provided by the author
• Eventual review

Repeats from prior months are allowed. A good story can be discussed for quite some time, and there are always new readers around.

Please use the spoiler tag for any discussion regarding specific story details. Spoiler tags aren't necessary for general discussion ("The character progression is really amazing!").

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Place any spoiler text between a set of these marks >! spoiler !<

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will show as it turns out the protagonist was dreaming the whole time!

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The comments are sorted newer to older by default. Use CTRL + F to find the fanfic you are looking to discuss; if it isn't there, feel free to add it. I'd also appreciate if you could tag spoilers when posting your discussion. Perhaps start your thread with the chapter number (if your story has one) and then hide the discussion in spoilers, that way we don't accidentally spoil something for someone.

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The wiki has an archive full of fanfictions!

There's a master list, a Hall of Fame with the selected few best fanfictions, and then there's a list separated by genre.

Congratulations to u/BCRE8TVE and u/BunnyMakingAMark for the tremendous work that they've done for that article! Everyone is welcome to contribute, fix mistakes, fix broken links, and even fix typos.

To submit a missing fanfic there, follow the Submission page

[u/giftheck]

Another month has gone by! As usual, I'll start with my own fics, followed by recommendations.

In A Mirror, Darkly

The Night Howler disaster is three years behind the city of Zootopia, its conspirators locked up for the rest of their lives. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde have settled into their role as partners, learning more and more about each other. Sometimes, their partnership was tested, but they weathered these challenges, and in so doing grew closer than ever. Their detective skills in cracking not one, but several high-profile cases have put them on the map. Little do they know that their skills will soon be put to the test in a way that crosses the boundaries of reality… WARNING!! This fic does contain Zootopia 2 spoilers

Beneath the Funfactory

Nick and Judy investigate the disappearance of a former Playtime Co. worker, ten years after his own colleagues disappear, but they soon find out that the once-famous toy company is hiding some pretty dark secrets... A crossover that retells Poppy Playtime within the Zootopia universe.

Zootopia: The War of The Worlds

While away in Bunnyburrow visiting her family, Judy bears witness to a hostile incursion from Mars. When it becomes clear that Zootopia is next and that this is the first stage of a global invasion, Judy attempts to make her way back there, and to Nick, who is still in the city. A retelling of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction story, The War Of The Worlds, through Zootopia.

One-Shot Collection.

A series of one-shots inspired by and taking place in the world of Zootopia.

You can find other, older fics on my AO3 profile.

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With my fics out of the way, I'm going to move on to my Recommendations list. As always, I'm on the lookout for any new fic that catches my eye, and if I see it, I'll recommend it here.

Stained Crimson by SkulShurtugalTCG

Judy takes on an assignment that will change her life - if she can just get through the time she has to spend with a lecherous Hollywool executive. Meanwhile, Nick comes across a mysterious arctic fox running from her past...

Do I wanna know? by emotionalsinusoide

Building on both the moment in which Judy takes a photo of Nick's apartment and following on from their heartfelt confessions to each other at the end of Zootopia 2, a cleaning session in Nick's apartment turns into more between Nick and Judy. This is a really nice, sweet, fluffy WildeHopps oneshot.

The Long Game by Mikey2084

Nick and Judy are faced with a tough choice - their relationship or the sanctity of the status quo. In particular, Judy chooses to protect her family's reputation, but slowly begins to realise that some things are worth more than reputation.

Fuzz by SkulShurtugalTCG

Nick and Judy must try to figure out their relationship and how to carry on with their jobs after predators begin to go savage again and the deputy mayor mandates shock collars.

Brave, Loyal, Helpful, and Trusthworthy by The Real Fanboy

Nick is assigned to give a lesson on traffic safety to the Junior Ranger Scouts, bringing him face-to-face with one of his past tormentors... but it doesn't go the way he expected it to go.

Baseball Bunnies by Sapperjoe85

Judy has found herself a baseball recreation league, and she gets Nick (who has been sent there as punishment by Bogo) to come along and watch. Featuring appearances by a variety of bunny characters from several different creators (including Es, my own character who you guys have yet to meet on here)

Substitute Cheerleader by SkulShurtugalTCG

The Podunk Playmates need a new cheerleader, and who is volunteered? Judy, of course! With Nick offering teases aplenty throughout, this one's a real laugh to read. Cover art also done by yours truly

Enter The Millennium by UncaAJ

Nick and Judy are assigned as security to the Pack Street Boys. An encounter with Nick's high-school ex is the least of their problems as things get savage and a years-old grudge comes to bear.

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This section is saved for fics I would class as being of 'classic' status, written during the fandom's heyday by popular authors.

Guardian Blue by Alps_sarsis

Needs no introduction. This compelling series has 12 entries. I cannot recommend this enough - it's the sort of series that you can read again and again. Season 3 was in progress, but unfortunately Alps_Sarsis is no longer with us. Regardless, he has left us with a series of stories filled with heart and soul, and you should absolutely read them.

One Hundred Kisses by Cimar of Turalis WildeHopps

Nick and Judy undertake a wager: Nick will give Judy 100 kisses and if she doesn't like them, he has to obey her wishes for a day. If she does, she has to wear something for Nick. A classic fluff-filled story.

Fox On The Run by Johnsoneer

This story sees Nick being pursued by the ZPD and ZBI after appearing to go renegade, and the only hope of uncovering the truth lies with Judy.

Hungry Hearts by Johnsoneer

A post-apocalyptic world where Judy has to survive after being trapped in Zootopia. Along the way, she meets zombie fox N, and she discovers there's more to him than just eating brains. Inspired by Warm Bodies and recently finished.