Eventually L. Paul Bremer, then head of the Coalition Provisional Authority, supported the zoo and American engineers helped to reopen it. Anthony wrote a book about the wartime rescue of the Baghdad Zoo, and the movie rights have been acquired by a major Hollywood production company.
The Baghdad Zoo was rescued during wartime, with L. Paul Bremer supporting its restoration and American engineers playing a key role. Anthony's book documented this event, and movie rights have been secured for a film adaptation.