The Madagascar movie is about four animals at the Central Park Zoo in New York.

The characters in the film are Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippopotamus and Melman the giraffe.

Alex the lion is the most popular animal in the Central Park Zoo, nicknamed The King of New York, he is very happy with life at the zoo. He's Marty's best friend.

Marty the zebra

He is Alex's best friend, and he is the one who causes the escape from the zoo. He dreams of nature and wonders what life would be like beyond the zoo.

Gloria is a hippo who was born in the same Central Park Zoo. Serves as a mediator and caretaker of the group who takes care of others and tends to take charge whenever. He loves to eat and live the good life.