Checkpoint Zoo Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 10, 2025

Checkpoint Zoo

Release Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 Limited

Director: Joshua Zeman

N/A Documentary N/A

5 / 5.0

95% WILL SEE 5% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Checkpoint Zoo documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers, who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines during the initial days of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

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Who stars in Checkpoint Zoo – Cast List

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Who is making Checkpoint Zoo – Crew List

Director: Joshua Zeman
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Abramorama
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Checkpoint Zoo

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2025

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Checkpoint Zoo Trailers and Clips

Checkpoint Zoo

Official Trailer

Checkpoint Zoo Release Date: When was the film released?

Checkpoint Zoo was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 15 , 2025. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Americana, Nobody 2 and Highest 2 Lowest. As a limited release, Checkpoint Zoo was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Checkpoint Zoo is currently being determined. Stay tuned!