Zoombies

A quick-thinking security intern who volunteers to confront danger and helps coordinate the early response. He is pragmatic and adaptable, often acting as an interface between staff and the students during the chaos. His resourcefulness keeps him alive as the situation deteriorates, though he faces personal risk and tough decisions.

A veteran security head who leads with quiet authority and a protective instinct for his team. He makes rapid, hard choices under pressure and demonstrates physical courage, ultimately paying the price in a final confrontation with the threat.

Head of security and a newly hired officer who becomes central to the crisis response. He works to keep the group together, coordinating with Rex and Lizzy while facing injuries and escalating danger.

A security team member who bravely checks on the veterinarians, triggering a chain of deadly events. His action illustrates curiosity and courage, but it also marks the beginning of the outbreak's deadly spread.

An intern/worker who tries to assess the endangered gorilla and provides help to the group before being overwhelmed by the infected animal threat. His sacrifice underscores the danger to wildlife professionals in the crisis.

The endangered gorilla who becomes infected and becomes a central threat. His transformation shifts the danger from staff to the animals themselves, culminating in a ferocious confrontation.

A capable security team member who helps stabilize the group after their escape. She is practical, brave, and collaborative, playing a key role in guiding others to safety.

A student intern who demonstrates drive and a willingness to take action but falls victim to the chaos. Her arc underscores the personal hazard faced by interns on the front lines.

Zoo manager who enforces lockdown, makes tough calls, and ultimately navigates a chaotic crisis with pragmatic decision-making. Her actions drive the plan to burn the aviary as a last-ditch containment tactic.

Ellen's daughter who displays resolve in the face of danger, including battling a koala with a baseball bat. She represents the human cost and resilience within a family unit caught in the crisis.

A birdkeeper who tries to release birds to stop the spread, but is overwhelmed and becomes a casualty in the zoo-wide outbreak. Her steadfast involvement with the birds adds a science-fiction feel to the containment attempts.

An intern who is killed by infected birds during a later sequence. His presence highlights the escalating danger and the human cost of the crisis.

A veterinarian who performs life-saving procedures and becomes a focal point as the outbreak enters the clinic. His actions reveal professional stakes in the face of rapid contagion.