

We Bought a Zoo
2011 · 124 min · Drama, Comedy, FamilyPG
A true zoo story.
Benjamin has lost his wife and, in a bid to start his life over, purchases a large house that has a zoo – welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is in need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper and the rest of the staff, but, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble.
- Director
- Cameron Crowe
- Writers
- Benjamin Mee, Aline Brosh McKenna, Cameron Crowe
- Released
- November 26, 2011
- Language
- English
Cast

Matt Damon
Benjamin Mee

Scarlett Johansson
Kelly Foster

Thomas Haden Church
Duncan Mee

Colin Ford
Dylan Mee

Maggie Elizabeth Jones
Rosie Mee

Angus Macfadyen
Peter MacCready

Elle Fanning
Lily Miska

Patrick Fugit
Robin Jones

John Michael Higgins
Walter Ferris

Carla Gallo
Rhonda Blair

JB Smoove
Mr. Stevens

Stephanie Szostak
Katherine Mee
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