Checkpoint Zoo poster
Where to stream

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 United States · 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

More from Joshua Zeman · Director

Killer Legends
Killer Legends
2014 · 5.8
Murder Mountain
Murder Mountain
2018 · 6.7
The Killing Season
The Killing Season
2016 · 6.6
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
2021 · 7.0
Ritual
Ritual
2002 · 4.7
Kiss & Tell
Kiss & Tell
1997 · 3.4
Chasing Sleep
Chasing Sleep
2001 · 6.0
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52
2021 · 7.2
Cropsey
Cropsey
2010 · 6.0
See all fromJoshua Zeman

More like this

2000 Meters to Andriivka
2000 Meters to Andriivka
2025 · 8.1
20 Days in Mariupol
20 Days in Mariupol
2023 · 8.1
The Year Earth Changed
The Year Earth Changed
2021 · 7.9
For Sama
For Sama
2019 · 8.2
Earthlings
Earthlings
2005 · 8.1
My Octopus Teacher
My Octopus Teacher
2020 · 7.9
Ghost Elephants
Ghost Elephants
2026 · 7.6
Earth
Earth
2007 · 7.7
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea
2026 · 7.2
Shark Whisperer
Shark Whisperer
2025 · 6.7
A Toxic Love Story
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.4
African Cats
African Cats
2011 · 7.4

Checkpoint Zoo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Checkpoint Zoo?

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

Is Checkpoint Zoo on Netflix?

No, Checkpoint Zoo is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Checkpoint Zoo on Amazon Prime Video?

Checkpoint Zoo isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Checkpoint Zoo for free?

Checkpoint Zoo isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.