# We Bought a Zoo (2011)

English · Released 2011-11-26

We Bought a Zoo is a 2011 English film. Scarlett Johansson and JB Smoove appear in it.

Cast: Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Foster, JB Smoove as Mr. Stevens

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was We Bought a Zoo released?
We Bought a Zoo was released on 26 November 2011.

### Who stars in We Bought a Zoo?
Scarlett Johansson and JB Smoove star in We Bought a Zoo.

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