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Dec 12, 2023 · After re-opening Dartmoor Zoo, Benjamin Mee committed himself to sharing his inspiring story with the world. As a journalist and writer, Mee knew how to craft an emotionally charged memoir, which paved the way for the creation of ‘We Bought a Zoo.’
Created in the 1960’s as a private exotic animal collection, the Zoo fell into disrepair and was threatened with closure in 2006. Along came Benjamin Mee, who with his family bought the site and set about creating the Zoo we have today.
Dec 24, 2017 · Benjamin Mee of Dartmoor Zoo tells how his wife's terminal cancer and becoming a single dad led to a Hollywood film - and much more...
Jan 6, 2023 · Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson starred in We Bought A Zoo, a movie based on the true story of Dartmoor Zoo CEO Benjamin Mee's life, which he claims is '50 per cent' accurate but had some...
Dec 11, 2023 · Cameron Crowe’s 2011 comedy-drama film ‘We Bought a Zoo’ depicts the affecting true story of Benjamin Mee, who bought a 30-acre zoo located in Dartmoor, England. Ben’s search for a house for his family to stay in ended when he learned about Dartmoor Wildlife Park.
Mar 3, 2012 · The story of Benjamin Mee, a British writer who rescued a failing zoo while coming to terms with life as a widower and single father, has been made into a Hollywood film...
We Bought a Zoo. Benjamin Mee. Harper, 2012 - Biography & Autobiography - 313 pages. A few years ago, Ben and his wife, Katherine, sold their small flat in Primrose Hill and moved to France to...
