Yes. The story is based on a true event. A man named Benjamin Mee bought a dilapidated zoo and worked hard to renovate it. This real - life adventure was then adapted into the movie 'We Bought a Zoo', which shows the challenges and joys that came with such an unusual purchase.
The movie is based on a true story. It tells the tale of a person's decision to purchase a zoo and the challenges and joys that come with it. Although it may have been dramatized for the big screen, the core concept is true to life.