The extreme nature of the content made it a topic of discussion in online forums.
The film's artistic approach received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 60% approval rating, with the critics' consensus stating that "While a marginally fascinating look at a taboo subject, Zoo is bogged down by its overly artistic presentation". Despite the mixed reception, the film remains a unique artifact: a serious, cinematic examination of a story that most people only know through a grainy, disturbing video. -2 guys one horse origional video-