We bought a Zoo is a movie about Benjamin Mee, just recently lost his wife, and his family. They decide that it's time for them to move someplace knew and start fresh. During this time, Benjamin&rsqup;s son Dillon is struggling to deal with the loss. They take a look at numerous houses and come across one that seems to be perfect. The house isn't what it seems at first glance, it is actually a zoo. It shut down years ago and the remaining workers have been trying to get it back up and running again. Wanting to take a risk, Benjamin Mee purchases the house along with the zoo and helps the workers with reopening the zoo. During this time, Mee meets a woman who works at the zoo named Kelly Foster. From then on, Benjamin Mee and his family start their process of healing.