TV series · 2015 · CBS
Is Zoo based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Zoo is based on the book Zoo by Michael Ledwidge and James Patterson (2012).
The TV series premiered in 2015 on CBS.
The book behind Zoo
Zoo
by Michael Ledwidge and James Patterson · first published 2012 · science fiction
Book by Michael Ledwidge.
Common questions
Is Zoo based on a book?
Yes. Zoo is based on the book Zoo by Michael Ledwidge and James Patterson (2012).
Who wrote the book Zoo is based on?
Zoo was written by Michael Ledwidge and James Patterson and first published in 2012.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Zoo before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
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- Along Came a Spider (film, 2001)
- Alex Cross (film, 2012)
- Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (film, 2016)
- The Postcard Killings (film, 2020)
- Cross (TV, 2024)