Mayor Philbrick is trying to help Maggie Hargrove push through a proposed art museum...which will be built where the zoo currently exists. To help the zoo fail, Philbrick assigns Mitch Collins, an accountant, to run the zoo. But contrary to expectations, Mitch propelled by his son Noah's enthusiasm, turns the zoo around and with the help of Morgan City's children, he just may save it from the mayor's plans.