True story, based on The Dartmoor Zoological Park in England. Benjamin Mee’s family bought the zoo in 2006 after it had closed down, re-opening it eight months later in order to save the animals, jobs and the educational, conservational and research opportunities that a modern zoo can offer. At the time of filming, Benjamin Mee and his two kids still live on the grounds. Benjamin Mee joined the Zoo board when he donated Dartmoor Zoo to a charity in 2015. • We Bought A Zoo | Chrovies

Following his wife's untimely death, Los Angeles journalist Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) decides to make a fresh start by quitting his job and moving his children (Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones) to an 18-acre property containing the Rosemoor Wildlife Park. Though closed for years, Rosemoor is still home to many animals, cared for by Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson) and her small staff. Mee opens his heart and his checkbook as he, Kelly and the others work to renovate and reopen the zoo. 🎥 We