Benjamin has trouble following teachers orders, he is rambunctious . His teacher dreads the class trip to the zoo because last time Benjamin got lost at the beach. Benjamin is too excited to stay still he wants action, so he runs from one animal enclosure to another and is almost impossible to keep tabs on. From the snakes to jellyfish. He climbs ladders, fences, pats fierce animals. Miss Grimes his teacher almost has a heart attack. An amusing story both teachers and children and parents will love. Bright illustrations.