Checkpoint Zoo

Checkpoint Zoo is a documentary about a rescue operation during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After the conflict began in 2022, thousands of animals were trapped at a zoo and wildlife refuge located behind enemy lines. The film follows the efforts of volunteers and zookeepers who undertook a dangerous mission to save the animals from the war zone.

The film was written and directed by Joshua Zeman, following his previous work on Cropsey and Killer Legends. This production was a collaboration between companies from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States, including Appian Way, Ghost Robot, and Noah Media Group. The documentary features real-life participants, including Oleksandr Feldman, Vadim Vorontinsky, Vitalii Ilchenko, Svitlana Vyshnevetska, Andrii Tyvaniuk, and Vitalii Sevelin, appearing as themselves. The movie was released on June 6, 2024, with a total runtime of 103 minutes.