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Checkpoint Zoo

20241h 43mMovieDocumentary

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 in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

DirectorJoshua Zeman
WriterJoshua Zeman
ProducersCaitlin Colford·Ian Davies

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joshua Zeman

OF
Oleksandr Feldman
Self
VV
Vadim Vorontinsky
Self
VI
Vitalii Ilchenko
Self
SV
Svitlana Vyshnevetska
Self
AT
Andrii Tyvaniuk
Self
VS
Vitalii Sevelin
Self

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Checkpoint Zoo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Checkpoint Zoo?

Checkpoint Zoo isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Checkpoint Zoo on Netflix?

No, Checkpoint Zoo is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Checkpoint Zoo on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Checkpoint Zoo isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Checkpoint Zoo for free?

Checkpoint Zoo isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.