The Zookeeper (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, The Zookeeper is a notable film directed by Ralph Ziman, running about 108 minutes. “One man had the courage to do what was right...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jonah Ludovic is a custodian at a small municipal zoo. After a night of heavy shelling Ludovic arrives at his job to find the staff abandoning the zoo. He joins a skeleton crew that includes an elderly guard and a veterinarian. Their purpose: to keep the animals alive until help arrives from an international zoological mission.
Who’s in it. The Zookeeper stars Sam Neill as Ludovic, Gina McKee as Ankica, Ulrich Thomsen as Dragov and Om Puri as The Vet.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Zookeeper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Zookeeper page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Zookeeper (2001)?
- In US, The Zookeeper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Zookeeper worth watching?
- The Zookeeper holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Zookeeper?
- The Zookeeper stars Sam Neill, Gina McKee, Ulrich Thomsen and Om Puri.
- When was The Zookeeper released?
- The Zookeeper was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.