We Bought a Zoo: The Amazing True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Change Their Lives Forever

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Overview

The remarkable true story of a family who move into a rundown zoo–already a BBC documentary miniseries and excerpted in The Guardian.

In the market for a house and an adventure, Benjamin Mee moved his family to an unlikely new home: a dilapidated zoo in the English countryside. Mee had a dream to refurbish the zoo and run it as a family business. His friends and colleagues thought he was crazy.

But in 2006, Mee and his wife with their two children, his brother, and his 76-year-old mother moved into the Dartmoor Wildlife Park. Their extended family now included: Solomon, an African lion and scourge of the local golf course; Zak, the rickety Alpha wolf, a broadly benevolent dictator clinging to power; Ronnie, a Brazilian tapir, easily capable of killing a man, but hopelessly soppy; and Sovereign, a jaguar and would-be ninja, who has devised a long term escape plan and implemented it.

Nothing was easy, given the family’s lack of experience as zookeepers, and what follows is a magical exploration of the mysteries of the animal kingdom, the power of family, and the triumph of hope over tragedy. We Bought a Zoo is a profoundly moving portrait of an unforgettable family living in the most extraordinary circumstances.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781602860957
  • Publisher: Weinstein Books
  • Publication date: 9/1/2009
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 304
  • Sales rank: 48,906
  • Product dimensions: 5.70 (w) x 8.70 (h) x 0.80 (d)
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  • Posted November 22, 2008

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    Yes, they were a little nuts.

    Benjamin Mee and his family were more than a little crazy when they decided to buy a dilapidated zoo, complete with lions and tigers and bears, oh my. But as you read, starting from the initial idea and following all the way through opening day, you will laugh, cry, and be amazed right along with the author. You'll meet Sovereign, the amazing escaping jaguar, Ronnie the tapir, and Zak, the elderly alpha wolf. You'll also meet Amelia, Ben's mother, Katherine, his wife, their two children (who are so lucky for being able to grow up in a zoo), and the wide variety of characters who make up the staff. After reading the book, stop by the zoo's website, http://www.dartmoorzoologicalpark.co.uk, and see what's new at Ben's zoo.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 6, 2009

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    Inspiring and fascinating. This is a story that everyone from Business people to Animal Activists can relate to. A must read.

    This book is written in an autobiographical style and so at points can be a little dry or leave the reader wanting more. The author also jumps around a bit, at time making it hard to tell exactly when in the time-line things are taking place. Other than these two criticisms I have nothing but positive things to say about the book. I am so glad Benjamin Mee felt it necessary to share his story with the world. As a businessman I found the technical details of purchasing and running a zoo fascinating. As an animal lover I found the stories of the animals (especially the escapes) completely enthralling. I hope some day I wall be able to visit the zoo and see for myself the fruits of Ben's labors.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 15, 2008

    A Unique and Engaging Memoir!

    We Bought a Zoo is a unique and engaging memoir about an ordinary family who happens to buy a broken down zoo. When the opportunity to purchase the Dartmoor Wildlife Park lands in his lap, Benjamin Mee can't resist. He knows it won't be easy but he never suspects the heartbreak and fear he will face along the way. From nursing his young wife who becomes ill with a brain tumor to staring down a loose tiger, over and over he fights for the dream of raising his family in this extraordinary setting.
    I really enjoyed getting to know Benjamin Mee through this book. He comes across as an interesting, humorous guy who is willing to both laugh at himself and stick his neck out for the things he believes in. I really envy him his determination to see the zoo be both financially successful and a contributor to the scientific world. The animal stories are very entertaining and the human stories are heartfelt. My only complaint is I would have enjoyed seeing more of his siblings and his mother in the book as they were clearly very involved as well.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 12, 2011

    Love it

    Love the story

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 1, 2011

    Loved it!

    I had this book sitting in my nook wish list for quite some time and when I learned they were making a movie about it, I decided it was time to finally buy it and read it. I can't believe I waited so long! The book was well-written and humorous. I applaud Ben Mee and his family for taking on a run-down zoo and I enjoyed reading what it took to get it going. I found it very informative, even the boring parts about the money and licensing and such.

    It's an incredible story!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 13, 2011

    Dry.

    This story gets very bogged down in the details (loans, license, lack of money), most of which are not very interesting. There are few stories of the animal inhabitants of the zoo. I do applaud them for taking the risk and sticking with it to finally open the zoo.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 4, 2010

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    great book

    Great book, well written and inspiring story. Makes me want to drop everything to pursue my dreams.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 3, 2008

    Not what I expected.

    Being an animal lover I was ready to start reading this book as soon as I purchased it. Unfortunately, this addresses all the animals in the zoo very minimally, it's more about the people and the property. I was disappointed.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 21, 2008

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    This book is the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 5, 2012

    Lmfao

    Child molester?you guys r funny.even if he was wuts he gonna do, rate and review us to death?~ celia 13

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 10, 2012

    From kate

    I know. It stinks. You know the Warriors series? Well everybody has been using the cat names as names and making up clans. Wanna join my clan? Its the Cloudclan. Just search cloud and use the second result. Type in your warrior name( like bramblepaw or tigerfur something like that) then tell me what you look like. I will accept you and we can chat using the warrior names. See you there. Kate

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 2, 2012

    Trenton

    Hey trenton single
    Bye the way i love this book

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 2, 2012

    Its a good movie. Not sure about the book.

    What should i do? Get it or no?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2012

    Not the best movie

    I do not really like the movie. Horrible actors, rude children.... what have people come to nowadays

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 11, 2012

    From trenton i did my name and my design just go look then tell me what to do

    Kay and thats a different approach

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2012

    True?

    Is this based on a true story

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