In a vibrant, hand-drawn psychedelic landscape, "Cryptozoo" envisions a world where mythical creatures are real and hidden from human society. The film follows Lauren Grey, voiced by Lake Bell, a passionate cryptozookeeper dedicated to protecting these rare beings in a sanctuary. Her mission is complicated by the arrival of Phoebe, a young woman with a unique connection to the creatures, and a host of other characters including a cynical government agent played by Michael Cera and a mysterious figure portrayed by Grace Zabriskie. As Lauren ventures to capture a dream-eating Baku, she must navigate a treacherous path filled with rogue cryptid hunters, military forces, and ideological conflicts about whether these magnificent beasts should be hidden or set free. Directed and written by Dash Shaw, this ambitious adult animation weaves a tapestry of stunning visual artistry and philosophical tension, creating a fantastical yet urgent parable about conservation, capitalism, and the price of utopia.