DiCaprio and Joshua Zeman filmed a movie about animal rescue in Kharkiv: premiere details.

Director Joshua Zeman and producer Leonardo DiCaprio presented the film Checkpoint Zoo about the rescue of animals from 'Feldman Eco-Park' near Kharkiv. The shooting took place during the Russian aggression.

The 'Feldman Eco-Park' Facebook page reported on this event.

What is known about the film Checkpoint Zoo and when to expect it

'Feldman Eco-Park' shared that the film tells the story of the park staff rescuing animals during shelling, despite the danger. This story shows how war affects animals and their rescuers.

The film has already received 13 international awards and will be released in Ukrainian and worldwide theaters from August 15. The Eco-Park also expressed gratitude to director Joshua Zeman and producer Leonardo DiCaprio for their role in creating the film.

Recently, 'Feldman Eco-Park' shocked viewers with a showing of tiger cubs raised by a dog. They are now growing and gradually transitioning to a meat diet. In February 2025, it was also shown how Feldman Eco-Park operates during the war.

The film Checkpoint Zoo is an important work that reveals the heroism and dedication of people who rescued animals during the war, highlighting important aspects of the relationships between animals and humans in extreme conflict conditions.