The album debuted at No. 62 on the Billboard 200 and No. 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. While it didn’t go platinum overnight, its longevity on mixtape circuits and file-sharing platforms turned it into an underground staple. Hence, the persistent search for the years after its initial release.

"Welcome to the Zoo" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Gorilla Zoe's lyrical skills and the album's production. The album was also a commercial success, debuting at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling over 130,000 copies in its first week.

The album debuted at #18 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top Rap Albums chart, selling 35,000 copies in its first week.