Without the presence of kindly old ladies—and not-so-old ladies like Antonina—the world would be a much more horrible place. That's one lesson we've totally learned from The Zookeeper's Wife.

This is a sad moment for Ryś, and we're glad to say that he's wrong. The book has a happy ending, as the zookeeper, his wife, and their son all get to return to their home, romping among the animals forever like in a live-action Disney movie.