How old was Elle Fanning in We Bought a Zoo?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

During the filming of We Bought a Zoo, Elle Fanning was:

12 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of We Bought a Zoo:

January 1, 2011

And the date of birth of Elle Fanning, which is:

April 09, 1998

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Elle Fanning during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.