For fifth grader, Kameron Burden, a trip to the zoo is what it takes to help him grieve the passing of his father. He uses his zany zoo adventures to explore the animals and their terrains until he finds the one the captivates him the most. Kameron finds solace in the silverback gorilla - the animal depicted by strength and courage. Along the way, he decides that his new role in his family will be that of a silverback gorilla - a leader, a protector, a guardian.