def import_model(model_name):
    """Import a model from model_zoo.

    Parameters
    ----------
    model_name : string
        Name of model in model_zoo to import.

    Returns
    -------
        imported model

    Examples
    --------
    >>> model_name = 'deepbind'
    >>> model = import_model(model_name)

    """

    # Import model from the zoo as singular animal
    # Equivalent of `from model_zoo import model_name as animal` where model_name is evaluated at runtime
    animal = __import__(
        "cipher.model_zoo." + model_name, globals(), locals(), [model_name], 0
    )
    return animal