A grieving father buys a dilapidated zoo, finding wholesome new purpose and family connection amidst animal antics.
Earnest, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on a book.
Streaming on Disney+.
It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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