Madagascar: A Little Wild
A prequel following the young zoo animals of Madagascar.
Before Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman were the stars of their own movie, they were cubs and calves living together in a rescue habitat at the Central Park Zoo. This animated prequel series, produced by DreamWorks Animation Television, puts all four young animals in the spotlight as main characters, unlike earlier spin-offs. The show, animated by Mainframe Studios, first aired on Hulu and Peacock in September 2020.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Dana Starfield
- Based on
- Madagascar, Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell
- Genre
- Comedy; Adventure
- Executive producers
- Johanna Stein
- Company
- DreamWorks Animation Television
- Language
- English
- Network
- Hulu; Peacock
- Country
- United States
Facts from the source article.
Characters
Alex (voiced by Tucker Chandler) is a lion cub and the leader of the Zoosters, enjoying performing for crowds and embarking on adventures. Marty (voiced by Amir O'Neil) is a zebra foal and Alex's best friend, known for being organized, safety-conscious, and dreaming of becoming a ranger horse. Melman (voiced by Luke Lowe) is a giraffe calf who lives in his own world, finds joy in mundane things, deeply appreciates zookeeper Kate, and fears butterflies. Gloria (voiced by Shaylin Becton) is a hippopotamus calf and the only female Zooster; she loves dancing and swimming, is kind and caring, serves as the group's muscle, and is easily distracted. Ant'ney (voiced by Eric Petersen) is a street-wise adult pigeon who befriends the Zoosters, delivers news from New York City, and enjoys eating food found on the ground. Pickles and Dave (both voiced by Candace Kozak) are brother and sister chimpanzees living in the same habitat; Pickles is tomboyish, while Dave is deaf and uses American Sign Language. They operate a secret lever that opens a tunnel for the Zoosters in exchange for a toll. Kate (voiced by Jasmine Gatewood) is the zookeeper who cares for the animals, with Melman being especially fond of her. Carlos (voiced by Eric Lopez) is a zoo employee who serves as Kate's second-in-command but often lacks competence. Ranger Hoof (voiced by Da'Vine Joy Randolph) is a military horse whom Marty idolizes and aspires to emulate.
Broadcast
Outside the United States, the series aired on Family Jr. in Canada on January 9, 2021, and on TiJi in France on September 3, 2022. It aired on DreamWorks Channel Asia as part of the DW Jr. block in 2022, and is available on HBO Max in Latin America and on Stan in Australia. It began airing on Cartoon Network in Turkey on October 4, 2022, as part of the Cartoonito generation. The show aired on TV2 in Malaysia in 2023, was replaced after its fourth season by "Adventurous Fins," and returned in October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Madagascar: A Little Wild?
Madagascar: A Little Wild was created by Dana Starfield.
How many episodes of Madagascar: A Little Wild are there?
Madagascar: A Little Wild has 50 episodes across 8 seasons.
When did Madagascar: A Little Wild first air?
Madagascar: A Little Wild first aired on 7 September 2020.
When did Madagascar: A Little Wild end?
Madagascar: A Little Wild last aired on 30 June 2022.
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