Zoo (2015)
A globe-spanning CBS thriller in which a renegade scientist battles a deadly pandemic of violent animal attacks threatening all life on Earth.
Zoo - Series Information
- Original Title: Zoo
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: June 30, 2015 (United States - TV-14), June 30, 2015 (Canada - 14+), June 30, 2015 (Germany - 16), June 30, 2015 (France - 10), June 30, 2015 (India - U), June 30, 2015 (Australia - M), June 30, 2015 (Brazil - 14), June 30, 2015 (Mexico - B), June 30, 2015 (Italy - T), June 30, 2015 (Spain - 12)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: Зверинец (RU)
- Production Companies: Midnight Radio, James Patterson Entertainment, CBS Studios, Treeline Films, Warner Bros. Television
- Production Countries: United States of America, Slovakia
Zoo - Plot
Set amidst a wave of violent animal attacks sweeping across the planet, a young renegade scientist is thrust into a race to unlock the mystery behind this pandemic before time runs out for animals and humans alike.
Zoo - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the animal uprising unfold:
The wild shall inherit the earth.
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Zoo - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Josh Appelbaum
- André Nemec
- Jeff Pinkner
- Scott Rosenberg
Main Cast
- James Wolk
- Nonso Anozie
- Billy Burke
- Kristen Connolly
- Josh Salatin
- Alyssa Diaz
- Gracie Dzienny
- Nora Arnezeder
- Athena Karkanis
- Jason Cermak
Writers
- Jay Faerber
- Nick Parker
- Geoff Tock
- Gregory Weidman
- Bryan Oh
Executive Producers
- Steve Bowen
- Josh Appelbaum
- Scott Rosenberg
- Bill Robinson
- Jeff Pinkner
Zoo - FAQs
Is Zoo based on a book or novel?
Yes, Zoo is based on the 2012 thriller novel of the same name co-written by bestselling author James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. The novel follows a similar premise of a global animal uprising threatening humanity, and Patterson also served as an executive producer on the CBS series.
Why was Zoo cancelled after season 3?
CBS cancelled Zoo in 2017 after three seasons primarily due to declining viewership ratings. The show's audience had eroded significantly from its strong debut in 2015, and the network decided not to renew it for a fourth season, leaving several storylines unresolved for fans.
Where can you stream or watch Zoo?
Zoo is available to purchase or rent digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All three seasons are available on these platforms. Check JustWatch for the most current streaming and purchase options available in your region.
Who are the main actors in Zoo?
Zoo stars James Wolk as Jackson Oz, Billy Burke as Mitch Morgan, Kristen Connolly as Jamie Campbell, Nonso Anozie as Abraham Kenyatta, and Nora Arnezeder as Chloe Tousignant. The ensemble cast also includes Alyssa Diaz, Gracie Dzienny, Athena Karkanis, and Jason Cermak.
How many seasons and episodes does Zoo have?
Zoo ran for 3 seasons on CBS, with each season comprising 13 episodes, for a total of 39 episodes. The series aired from June 30, 2015, through September 19, 2017, when it was cancelled. Each season escalated the stakes of the global animal pandemic storyline.
What is Zoo the TV series about?
Zoo follows a young renegade scientist and a diverse team of experts who race to uncover the cause of a worldwide pandemic of violent animal attacks. Blending creature-feature thrills with conspiracy-driven drama, the series explores themes of extinction, survival, and humanity's fraught relationship with the natural world.
What is the content rating for Zoo?
Zoo is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. The rating reflects the series' intense animal attack sequences, violence, and mature dramatic themes present throughout all three seasons of the CBS show.
Who created the CBS series Zoo?
Zoo was created by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg, who adapted James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge's novel for television. The series was produced by CBS Studios alongside Midnight Radio, James Patterson Entertainment, Treeline Films, and Warner Bros. Television.
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