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