Original subtitles

This is the

tale of Leo the Lion,

a very different

sort of lion indeed.

For Leo, unlike the other cubs

within his pride,

was a vegetarian.

He preferred to eat grass,

- rather than hunt, - like the others.

Leo?

Where is that cute little lion?

There you are.

You're such a good boy.

I'm hungry!

Are we gonna hunt

any banana trees today?

You're getting older now, Leo,

far too old for bananas.

Today, I'm going to teach you

to hunt for something

a little more... meaty.

Leo's mother

loved him very much,

and she knew that he would

grow to be a mighty lion,

whether he was

a vegetarian or not.

But the plains

are full of surprises,

and surprises aren't

always good.

Huh? Ah!

Mom? Mom!

Mom?

That's my boy.

Now, watch carefully.

Mom?

Mom?

Mom! Mom...

Oh, Leo! Oh, Leo!

Find the heart of the jungle!

There you will be safe!

Mom!

Oh, Mom.

Mom...

From that day forward,

Leo the vegetarian lion

stayed far away from water,

for it made him very afraid.

- But that was the - least of his problems.

You see, the other cubs

didn't understand Leo.

And without his mother

around to protect him,

Leo was constantly bullied.

Hey.

Hunting beetles, Leo?

Hah! You can't even do

that right.

Do you even know why

it's called a pride, Leo?

Because we're hunters,

and hunting makes us proud.

Hey!

But you don't like hunting.

You don't like meat.

You're just weird.

"The heart of the jungle."

That's what

his mother had said.

Maybe there he would be safe,

though he would

certainly be lonely.

The question was, where was

the heart of the jungle?

Leo would grow up

in the forest nearby,

- contemplating the day - he would set out

in search of this

magical place.

- Well, not too long ago, - I had worked up an appetite.

For only leaves

and other vegetables.

You don't have to eat meat to

make sure you don't go hungry.

I know I sure didn't.

- Quite different - than his earlier years

taking naps in the trees,

Leo did manage to make

one true friend,

a particularly intelligent

and handsome sort of fellow.

Lion! Run!

Uncle Lope! Hey!

That fellow, you may

have guessed, is me.

So did you find out anything?

I've asked the anteater

and the hedgehog...

and no one knows where to find

the heart of the jungle.

- But I did find out. - That a mystical shaman.

Guards the entrance to it.

Ah! If only all lions were

vegetarians, Leo.

Things would be so much nicer.

And I wouldn't have to keep up

on my self-defense classes.

I get tired of showing

these vicious beasts

who's boss around here.

Whoa!

- Who do you think. - You're growling at?

- Have some respect. - For the elders of the forest!

Beware my horns!

Prepare to suffer the wrath

of Uncle Lope!

- -Huh? - -Where is he? Beast!

This one's mine.

You can move on.

Where'd he go? I'll show him!

Big boy...

I'm gonna enjoy

eating him. Thank you.

Now, see, if you hadn't

have stopped me,

- I would've taught. - That lion a lesson, Leo.

He thinks being a lion.

- Is all about being big. - And tough and mean.

But it's not!

- He's nothing. - But a b-b-bully, that's it.

Yes, that was Leo,

always saving my life

back in those early days.

Looking back now,

it's easy to see

that Leo was always the hero.

He just had to find a way

to believe it himself.

Savanna had always

wanted a baby.

Little did she know

she'd get slightly more

than she wished for.

Oh, my goodness.

I think I felt a kick.

But before a baby is born,

mothers have a great deal

to learn.

Children are hard work,

so it's best to be prepared.

And to the elephant herd,

Savanna's baby would have been

especially important,

for Savanna was their queen.

Oh, my goodness!

I'm gonna be

late for class again.

The mighty hunter Leo

spies his unsuspecting prey:

a herd of kumquats...

Come to Leo, kumquats.

Come to Leo. Come to Leo.

Oh, hey, good-lookin'!

Ooh, messing with me, huh?

Get over here.

Go-Gotcha... come on...

Gah... Come on...

Aw, you win.

Come back over here!

- Come back! - I'm a mighty hunter.

- You don't want. - To mess with me.

A lion!

Huh? What? Uh, uh, yes! Ah!

Uh, I... I am... uh...

I am a lion!

Leo the Lion!

Oh, I'm not gonna eat you.

I'm sorry. Huh?

- -Oh! I'm not feeling too well. - -What?

I suddenly feel like

I'm going to...

Oh, come on!

- -Oh! - -Oh!

Oh, it hurts!

- -Oh, this hurts so much. - -So big, so big.

- Oh! I think. - My baby's coming.

And it's coming really fast!

That's my...!

Paw!

Oh, please, I need you to hurry

and get me to Beatrice,

the elephant doctor!

- Well, now, of course, - I don't know.

It poses a few

logistical problems.

Oh, please, Leo,

I'm so frightened here.

Please, just tell her

it's Savanna.

Tell her it's time.

The babies are coming.

Huh? Babies?

Oh, my paw.

OK, we'll get a doctor to you.

I only hoped that

I wouldn't be alone.

Well, that's more of a

husband's problem than mine.

I don't even have

a girlfriend, really.

I had a husband.

Eli. Eli Phant.

King of our herd.

And now he's gone.

It was a night

I'll never forget.

One filled with such promise.

What's better: pink or blue?

Pink or blue?

Why, I've always been partial

to grey myself. Why?

Because we're

having a baby, Daddy.

Daddy...?!

The outsiders! Quick, Savanna!

You have to hide!

Savanna! Please! Hide!

But what about you? Eli!

I have to stay and protect

the herd from trouble!

And you, Savanna.

And most of all, our baby.

And that was the last time

I ever saw Eli.

And now,

he'll never see our baby.

The outsiders took him away,

to a place called "Zoo."

I miss him so much.

As Leo would later tell

the tale to his students,

the outsiders took

the elephant king away.

A big flying machine called

a helicopter, with huge

blades, took him away.

That much is true.

But a mighty elephant is not

so easy to catch without help.

And now, with you finally

out of the way, old friend,

I'll marry Savanna.

You'll bow before...

Maximus!

Yes, I had seen

- what the white elephant - had done,

but I kept it to myself.

For now, let's focus on

- a wonderful thing that - happened.

Or rather,

two wonderful things.

How you doing?

Need anything?

My beautiful angels.

Ah, look at those two.

I like having you here.

- But do you think you could. - Fetch a doctor?

Ah, that's nice.

Now?

Huh? Uh-huh.

- Unless you'd like to be. - In charge of my care,

Tending to my every

beck and call, 24/7?

Go. She's at the foot

of the mountains.

Please hurry.

Please find her.

Whoa!

Oh, water! It had to be water!

Perfect!

Minding my own business...

Slippery, slippery...

Good, good, good...

Oh! That's not a log!

Oh, boy,

you are not a log, either.

Oh...

Got to be more careful!

Ooh! Stop, please...

Everyone wants to ride for free.

Not near the crocodiles again.

You're kind of heavy, dude.

I know, who am I to talk,

but come on!

Thanks for the lift.

What a shame. No lion.

You lyin'.

Well, if I'm lyin',

I'm dyin'.

Hmm. Now, where's that Leo

off to in such a hurry?

Who's there? Who's that?

Hi.

Are you the elephant doctor?

Who's asking,

you cruel, bloodthirsty lion?

Oh, not again.

Look, okay, I'm a lion,

but I'm not a bloodthirsty lion.

I'm apple-juice-thirsty.

I'm... iced-coffee-thirsty.

With a little dash of soy milk.

Don't you dare think

I'm going to fall for your

trickery, you devil.

- -Uh... I, uh... - -I know you lions.

You've all got silver tongues,

just waiting to snack on

innocent prey!

So get out of here, you brute!

I've been to medical school,

which means I'm terribly smart.

Mm, not smart enough.

Look, Savanna just had babies

all by herself in the jungle.

I'm telling you the truth.

She sent me here to find you.

Please!

Savanna! Well, why didn't

you say that sooner?!

I told you! She's across

the river! Let's go!

Oh, poor Savanna.

Hold on, my dear.

- -Beatrice is coming! - -Hey! Hey, hey!

Slow down! Elephants

weren't made for speed.

- I learned that. - In medical school.

And an elephant never forgets.

And now the doctor?

I wonder...

Oh, Savanna,

the babies look healthy.

I'm so relieved.

Leo, take them aside.

I must examine Savanna.

Hey!

Not sure why they

call them babies

when they're so darned heavy!

Shh! Gently, now, Leo.

Oh, how sweet.

They're adorable!

Oh, poor Savanna.

Quite an experience,

my dear, hmm?

Can I help somehow?

You've done your part.

There's just one more thing...

What? There's just... what?

I must apologize.

I was wrong about you.

I can see

what's in your heart.

Mm...

I wish I could see

what's in my heart.

Who was that?

He must be our dad!

He looks nothing like us.

Wait up!

Easy, easy...

Fire! Fire!

Everybody, run!

Let's go.

Right behind you!

Uncle Lope!

- Come on, - we have to keep moving!

- I just want to make sure. - The little ones.

Have left the forest.

You two, don't worry about

old Uncle Lope.

Keep moving!

Run!

Hey, Dad!

Dad! Daddy! Dad!

Daddy, wait for us!

Huh? Daddy?

What are you two doing out here?

Daddy, you're going so fast.

We can't keep up.

Daddy? I'm not your... Wait...

You guys, why aren't you

with your mom?

'Cause we want a mom and a dad.

You don't want us?

Daddy, we're hungry.

What's happening?

Leo, we've got to move!

- -We've gotta find. - Somewhere safe! -Uncle Lope!

And fast!

Smell that?

Trouble. Fire.

And what about these babies?

The heart of the jungle!

This would be a perfect time

to find it, that's for sure.

Come on!

- -Fire! - -We have to get out!

Fire!

It's burning up!

- Oh, no! Hurry! - Come on, guys!

Let's get as far away

as we can!

Hey, Dad, where are we going?

Keep going.

Come on, come on,

come on.

Horrible outsiders!

What are we gonna do?

We keep running,

that's what we do. Move!

But where?

I know where. Come on.

Hey! Wait! Leo!

Wait for me!

Savanna, we've got to get up!

Get up now!

Where are my little ones?

Oh, they were just here.

We... we have to find them!

Dr. Beatrice!

Always a pleasure to see you!

Have you noticed

the burning forest?

I realize that.

I do have a nose,

- as I'm sure. - You're able to see.

Now, look around for two

elephant cubs.

Wildebeest, mongoose...

or is it mon-geese?

Honey badgers.

No, no, no elephant cubs.

You keep looking, madam,

and tell me what you see.

Wait! Larger elephants.

Maximus Elephante.

Maximus!

Maximus? That's my herd.

The great fire had separated

- many children from - their mothers,

who Leo found along the way.

Mommy! Mommy, where are you?

I can't find my herd!

What should we do?

- -We must take her with us. - -I'm scared!

- She'll be safe in the heart. - Of the jungle.

- But make sure to keep. - And eye out for their mother.

She can't be hard to miss.

- -Where are we going? Huh? - -She's an elephant.

Huh? Daddy?

Don't worry, Ebony.

Our dad's a lion.

He'll take care of you.

He's gonna take us

somewhere safe.

We'll be safe

in the heart of the jungle.

We'll find it.

Isn't that right, Leo?

Sounds good, but what route

do you think we should take?

I trust your instincts, Leo.

That's all I know.

- The heart of the jungle. - Is bound to show up.

- -What's the heart of the jungle? - -Oh, Dad! Tell us! Tell us!

- I think it's time. - You share a little bit.

About the place we're going.

I think everyone will be

delighted. Hmm, hmm, hmm.

Hmm...

A long time ago,

when I was just a cub, my mom...

My mom told me about this place

in the middle of the jungle

- where she knew I'd be safe, - if only I could.

Ever figure out how

to get there.

But I don't know.

- The truth is, - I've never known where to look.

I've always been alone,

except for Uncle Lope.

- Now, I've got you kids. - To think about.

So now we're all

on a mission to find it.

So I want

everyone to listen up.

- -It's time to take control. - -Yeah!

Be brave.

Yeah!

- We're going. - To find the jungle's heart.

Everyone hear me?

Leo the mighty,

and I'm ready for action!

So come on, let's move it!

- Yeah! - Yeah!

Let's go!

I'll be brave!

Hey, what's your name?

- Nanou. - May I come to the heart.

Of the jungle with you, please?

Well, it would seem our

little family is growing, Leo.

Welcome aboard, Nanou. Hop on!

Hmm.

I've lost my little babies!

Won't any of you help me?

Savanna, it's not safe.

Brushfires don't stop

until it rains.

That's precisely why

we have to hurry!

My babies are in danger!

I lost my Eli.

I won't lose my children!

Hmm.

Don't be foolish, Savanna.

There are also

the outsiders to consider.

How can I forget about them?

My queen, have no fear.

I will find them.

- You know. - That I am the biggest.

And strongest in the jungle!

I'll bring them home.

This I promise you.

Gaze upon my tusks, my dear.

Are these not the tusks

of a leader?

Maybe a new king?

Unless you don't

really care for your children.

Now, wait a minute, Maximus.

- My children. - Mean everything to me!

And could you ever learn

to care as much for me?

Well, uh...

if you really are able

to find my little ones,

I'll agree to marry you,

Maximus.

You will be the new king.

And you will be

my beloved bride!

Worthy of the great Maximus!

And I will hold you to it.

That's it. That's it.

Let's keep moving.

You're all doing great.

We're gonna find

the heart of the jungle.

Uncle, hang on.

What, Leo? Huh?

I just don't think

I can find it, Uncle.

My friend,

everyone is afraid

from time to time.

Why, I myself have

a terrible fear of sp...

spitting snakes!

I spit back.

You see, sometimes all we have

to do is face our fears,

and hope for the best.

So... come on.

We have a journey to take.

And you're

leading the... the way!

Come on! Let's get going!

You know what? You're right.

We've just got to find it.

Oh, stop worrying, Savanna.

Maximus will find your children.

And then you will marry.

Oh, I love weddings, don't you?

- �?� Big and white - and cruel and mean �?�

�?� Creatures fear me,

I'm the king �?�

- �?� Watch out - when I'm coming through �?�

�?� I just might stomp

all over you �?�

�?� Maximus �?�

�?� I get what I want �?�

�?� Or I will smash you down �?�

�?� Nobody's safe

whenever I'm around �?�

�?� March to my drum �?�

�?� You'd better do what I say �?�

�?� 'Cause I make the rules �?�

�?� I'm Maximus Elephante �?�

�?� I'll find those cubs

and then I'll claim my bride �?�

�?� And once she is mine �?�

�?� She'll never leave my side �?�

�?� I've tortured and planned �?�

�?� Hatched my evil scheme �?�

�?� I'm closer than ever

to achieving my dream �?�

�?� March to my drum,

you better do what I say �?�

�?� 'Cause I make the rules �?�

�?� I'm Maximus Elephante �?�

�?� Life is a game �?�

�?� I play like a pro �?�

�?� Leo the Lion,

it's time for you to go �?�

�?� I get what I want

or I will smash you down �?�

�?� Nobody's safe

whenever I'm around �?�

�?� March to my drum,

you better do what I say �?�

�?� 'Cause I make the rules �?�

�?� I'm Maximus Elephante. �?�

Maximus...!

I'm Maxiums.

You're nobody. Hmm.

Hello, my slithery friend.

I'm looking for a lion.

And two little elephant runts.

They went that way.

Yow!

Hey, there are outsiders here!

Everybody, be calm.

Who are the-the-the... huh?

Shh! Nanou!

Are we almost there yet?

Help! Help!

Try and stay quiet. We're gonna

break you outta there.

Thank you!

This is great!

I'm gonna be free!

Step aside, my friend.

Let me show you how it's done.

Thank you, thank you!

Sure!

All right,

everybody out of here.

Let's get out of here before

the outsiders come back.

�?� Now, we don't have a map

and the children need a nap �?�

�?� But with good ol'.

Uncle Lope �?�

�?� I believe that we can cope �?�

�?� Together here we are �?�

�?� Together we'll go far �?�

�?� Together here today �?�

�?� Together all the way! �?�

- �?� Together we'll - pull through �?�

- �?� It's just a thing - you gotta do �?�

- �?� When your back's - against the wall �?�

- �?� And you've got nothing - else at all �?�

�?� You gather all your friends �?�

�?� You muster all the

strength within �?�

�?� And if you're not so strong �?�

�?� Just grin

and sing this song �?�

�?� Come together �?�

�?� Friends forever �?�

�?� Together, not apart �?�.

Sing it, kid!

�?� Friends forever �?�

�?� Together, not apart �?�

�?� To find

the jungle's heart... �?�.

Wait, hey, that's the same

butterfly from earlier.

Hyah!

That's beautiful!

Huh?

Whoa...

Climb on!

You guys are funny!

That was good.

- What are you doing down there? - Are you resting?

Come on, get up!

This won't be easy, Leo.

Let's go.

Well, there they are.

This should be interesting.

Uh, maybe we should go back.

- Nonsense. - You're not afraid of heights.

We're all going over.

Now, buckle up! Move!

Come on!

Come on! It's so easy!

It's not the height

I'm worried about.

It's water.

But we're getting close,

my friend. I can smell it.

Come on, kids. You can do it.

Go on.

Hey, you!

Why don't you

take a nose-dive

and come and join us?

- Hey, why don't you. - Come on down here.

And be part of our lion kebab!

Cover your ears,

don't look down.

Hey!

Look at them all playing.

Simply pathetic.

And Savanna's rugrats are alive.

Is that Leo,

the vegetarian lion?

I've heard the rumors.

It's sickening.

Help me...

Easy, easy.

One step at a time, guys.

Nice and slow. Nice and slow.

You got it.

Good. Good work. Keep going.

Don't stand still.

It's OK, it's OK.

Croc, you hungry? I do believe

the appetizers have arrived.

Well, looky here.

- You know, I suddenly. - Have a craving.

For elephant a la carte.

That's good. Good.

- -You're OK. - -Careful.

Good gosh!

Come on!

Give me a break!

- -I am brave. - -It's okay.

It's okay,

keep your eyes forward.

Good, there you go.

That's the stuff.

Nice work.

Okay, keep going.

Now just nice and slow.

- -Easy. You're okay. You're okay. - -Stop pulling my tail.

Okay, good, good.

I'm right behind you.

I am right behind you.

- -Oh, boy. - Yeah. Yeah. -

I'm slipping!

Oh, boy. Oh, no.

Oh, no...

I'm choking!

Uh-oh! Careful!

Oh, dear!

- Oh, Leo! - Oh, no!

Huh?

Leo! Leo, Speak to me, my boy!

Daddy!

Daddy...

Ah, souffle delay is on the way.

I got it. I got it.

I got it!

Come on, kids, we have to go on.

Lunch is on the way.

Who ordered fast food?

Mmm! Fresh, white meat.

Even more delectable.

Hey, big guy!

Is that the dinner bell?

Oh! You're wobbly!

Witless lizards.

[crocodiles cackling

Come on. Just a little further.

Closer.

A little closer.

What's that? Slow down.

- -Huh? - -It's a white elephant.

He'd be perfect in the zoo!

Come on. Come down here.

Shoot it!

We got to catch it.

Hurry! Come on!

He's gonna get away!

I can't just keep sitting here

waiting for Maximus.

Be patient, Savanna.

You're still so weak.

You've got to trust him.

I'd be thinking about the

wedding, if I were you.

Shut your trunk, Tusky.

I just don't want you to forget

the danger out there, Savanna.

It's my little ones

that I can't forget.

No, no, of course not.

An elephant never forgets,

does she?

If we can't stop you, then

we'll just have to help you.

I'm going to notify

the herd at once!

We found ourselves lost,

and soon came to

the elephant graveyard.

Whoa! Uncle Lope,

what's this place?

It's the resting place

- of kings. - It's scary.

It is a sacred place,

ancient and mysterious.

Hurry! We don't belong here.

I want to get out of here!

Huh?

�?� �?�.

More water everywhere.

Just wonderful.

Now, I'll never find

the heart of the jungle.

Or my friends.

- -'Scuse me! - -Huh...?

'Scuse me. - Huh?

Uh, no, no.

- Oh, this is great, - now I'm hearing voices.

- Find somebody else's. - Shell to lean on,

If you want some lion tears,

my friend.

None of that stuff

is tolerated around here.

My name is Goo Roo,

- and I'm the oldest creature. - In the jungle.

- And some say. - The oldest in the world.

- I've lived here. - For as long as I can remember,

Which is a very long time,

- especially when. - You have no one to talk to.

- -Yeah, uh, I... -Let me ask you, - do you like to talk?

I love to talk, - -Ooh...

- But I've had no one to talk. - To for a very long time.

I'd consider traveling,

- but where would I go, - what would I do?

- What was that saying. - My great aunt's sister.

Used to say all the time?

- -What was it? Oh, yes. - -Uh...

- "Age is but a pebble compared. - To the pearl of wisdom."

- Well, I'm not really. - Old or wise.

- You'll be nothing. - When you're something.

- Out with it. - What's your story?

There was a terrible fire,

and, all of a sudden,

- I had this whole litter of cubs. - I had to help out.

- And, at first, I thought it. - Was pretty inconvenient,

- And then I thought, well, - you know,

I started to feel...

Proud, that's what you felt.

I know pride when I feel it,

and you should be very proud

of what you've accomplished.

Don't ever sell yourself short.

- You said it right. - That's exactly it.

For the first time in my life,

I was really proud.

For the first time, yes,

I think that's exciting.

- Of course. You felt something. - Deep in your heart,

Something you can't explain,

and it scares you a bit.

- -Uh, no, no, no, no, no... - -The heart of the jungle.

- Is closer than you think, - my friend.

- You must embrace. - The feelings within,

So you can find your way.

That's what you want.

- That's why you're. - On your journey, isn't it?

- -Yeah... - -Wanna come?

- -I guess. -You can't find. - The heart of the jungle.

Until you find your own.

Let's go.

Oh, you know,

I'm not so good in the water.

Hop on, scaredy-cat.

Don't you get it?

You have a very deep heart.

Quite profound!

- But you gotta work on your. - Conversational skills.

I think I'm a bit rusty,

conversationally speaking,

because I been here alone

- and yet I have so many things. - To talk about.

- Older you get, - wiser you get.

- What was that saying. - My aunt's sister.

Used to say all the time?

- "Age is but a pebble compared. - To the pearl of wisdom."

I don't understand

a word you just said.

Slow down!

- Follow your heart. - And amazing things will happen.

- Good luck getting. - To the heart of the jungle.

- -Thanks! -It's much closer. - Than you think.

Oh, I love dry land.

- I'm hungry. - I'm hungry, too.

I want my mommy.

Now, now, now, - don't worry.

Everything will be all right

- once we find the heart. - Of the jungle.

I promise.

- -Huh? - -We want milk!

- -We want milk! - -Huh?

- We want milk! - What?

We want milk!

We want milk!

We want milk!

What have we here,

my dear brothers?

Tasty treats,

wouldn't you agree?

Spread out!

Stay back! They're ours!

Hyenas, chase the vultures away!

Back off before we go loco!

This prize is ours!

Brothers, attack!

We won't leave them jack!

Hyah! Hyah!

Look!

Ooh!

Leo is here,

and you can face me if you dare!

Yeah!

Dad's back! He's back!

Good to see you again.

Any ideas?

Watch and learn.

Wisdom is a pearl.

Vultures, gather around.

Now, I always thought vultures

were tougher than hyenas.

They can't even fly.

But look at them laughing

at all of you!

This lion has nerve.

- He's going to be. - An hors d'oeuvre.

And those birds in the sky

are going to make vulture pie.

- You ugly birds. - Are nothing but a joke.

Attack them!

Hyah! Ah!

Hyah!

Huh! Huh! Huh! Huh!

Sorry, Leo.

Whoa... whoa!

A light lunch!

Perfect for my diet!

Aah! Help, Spots!

Aah! Let me go!

Fat chance, monkey pants.

Help me!

Get off me, you stupid cat!

Aah!

Thank you!

Oh, no!

Look out!

The outsiders poisoned me.

My head is spinning!

I'm so cold.

Where am I?

What is this place?

A graveyard of the forgotten?

So awful. So undignified.

Leave me, departed spirits!

Leave me alone!

I need to get out of here.

It's him! The king!

I'm sorry... I betrayed you.

At midnight,

when the village was asleep

and the wide eyes

of the night owls

illuminated the darkness,

- legend has it that a creature. - Of the swamp...

- -...would arise from. - The murky water -

And... stomp...

I can't look.

Stomp, stomp

across the land.

Uh-oh.

Who was he?

What was he?

One thing was certain.

He was a sight to behold,

a frightening mass

of twisted branches.

Okay, great story.

Thank you, Uncle Lope.

You're scaring the kids.

And they all lived

happily ever after.

Ah, please finish it.

Yeah, you gotta tell us

the ending, Uncle Lope.

No, it's late and we have a lot

of walking to do tomorrow.

Aw, not fair.

But, Daddy, will we get

to see Mommy again?

Of course you will.

Now, don't worry about a thing.

Now, good night.

- -Good night. - -Good night.

- Here! Hurry! I think I found. - Their tracks!

Let's go!

�?� �?�

Come on. Let's keep going.

I'm so hungry!

My stomach hurts!

I'm hungry.

I'm so hungry...

- I want to wait for. - The heart of the jungle!

Hmm?

I need food. -Right now!

Okay, okay, knock it off!

Knock it off!

Quiet down! Quiet down!

Uh, uh, uh...

I-I can't remember.

I can't remember what it is.

Oh, my goodness,

just help me, Leo.

Help me.

Oh, you think it could be...

Oh, yes, I just remembered.

Now, listen.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I'm still not sure why

- we have to do it this way, - honestly.

Because... because, Leo,

they smell your scent.

What?! But I wore deodorant.

Daddy!

Daddy, look, all the zebras!

Now, listen.

- Zebras have very sensitive. - Noses, Leo,

And your scent is strong.

Follow my lead.

Mommy.

I smell lion.

The children are hungry

and the zebra has milk.

But she won't give it freely.

And if you scare her,

she'll run away.

And then Ebony might never...

I get it.

Exactly. I'll draw her out.

And then... uh... mmm...

You'll appear

and then we'll corner her

with that little deal.

- -You got it? Come on, let's go! - -Let's do it.

Hm!

The mighty Leo

attacks and seizes

- the defenseless zebra, - as she struggles on the ground

and...

So silly.

Sorry. I just got excited.

There's going to be a reunion.

You guys wait here.

Keep quiet.

It's a lion!

What are you doing here?

Please don't eat me!

Now, Leo!

Now, let's cool it down.

Oh, get off!

I'm terribly sorry, that's me.

Get your hooves off of me!

Oh, my aching bones.

I'm getting too old for this.

Now, madam, what would you

exchange for the good news

that your little one escaped

- the fire? - But is it true?

Ebony is safe.

- -She's so happy. - -She's giving us milk.

Okay, be patient now.

Take turns.

- -You don't want your friends. - To go hungry, -Huh?

- -now, do you? - -Uh. Uh.

No.

Uh-uh.

Next one in line.

Delicious!

Mm.

Ah! It worked.

Bye, everyone!

Bye, Uncle Lope!

Thanks for the milk.

- Thanks for helping me. - Find my mom.

Bye.

I'm going to miss

that little zebra.

I really hate good-byes,

Uncle Lope.

So sad.

Savanna! Wait for us!

You're getting too far ahead!

Well, everything's got to fall

eventually, you know.

That's right, Mr. Maximus.

- Leo's taking everyone. - To the heart of the jungle,

Where they'll be safe.

No one is ever safe

from the mighty Maximus.

Oh, that lion

really is a fool.

Hey, we better hurry it up.

There's a big storm coming,

- and it looks like. - It's going to be really bad.

It's just water.

- Let's all take cover, - just to be safe.

- -Let's go! - -Yeah!

Let's go!

Hey, it's really coming down.

[all shouting happily,

Oh!

Oh, Leo!

- Leo, you need to come out. - And see this. It's beautiful!

It's a rainbow!

Come play with me!

Wow, that is really beautiful.

Uncle Lope, that must be

the path we have to take!

A magical path to

- a magical place. - So cool!

[children shouting happily

Aha.

This must be

the heart of the jungle.

Ah...

Oh! We made it at last!

This is it?

Where's the food?

I want to eat!

Maybe they're right.

Maybe there is no such thing

as the heart of the jungle.

No, Uncle Lope,

we've come a long way.

We can't give up, guys!

- Everybody's tired. - But we're close.

I know it.

It's this way.

A little further. Come on.

Oh, my lady!

I'm in complete awe right now.

I can't believe who you are...

You're the Rainbow Shaman.

I'm feeling a little

woozy right now.

Hello.

Well, I've been expecting you.

So tell me what it is that

- you're wanting from me, - Uncle Lope.

Uncle Lope?

Did she just call me Uncle Lope?

Well! How in the world does

such a distinguished being

as you know my name?

- What do you mean, - how do I know your name?

Don't you know? I protect

the heart of the jungle.

Of course you do, my lady!

We've traveled far and wide,

we've heard many tales,

it's been quite an adventure,

but, oh...!

And faced...

and faced countless danger

and treachery

in the heart of the jungle.

For the safety

of the little ones...

Thanks for my teeth, Nanou.

You've made it at last.

What a great leader you are.

Me? The leader?

No, no, no, great shaman,

- -I'm really just a sidekick. - -Mm-hmm.

I provide moral support

and, uh, comic relief.

Our leader is Leo.

- �?� Leo the Lion - I've heard the name �?�

- �?� A vegetarian, - that's your game? �?�

�?� Some would say

you have no bite �?�

�?� Would you agree?

Would that be right? �?�

Well, yes and no,

Your Majesty.

I mean, I'm a vegetarian

and I'm a lion.

And a lion is supposed to be

- the protector of. - The whole jungle,

From here to over there...

these people are all my friends.

Who am I gonna eat?

I'm gonna eat my friends?

I can't do that.

I had to take them all the way

to the heart of the jungle

to see you.

�?� I'm glad to hear

we both agree �?�

�?� A lion doesn't have to be �?�

�?� Just the same as

all the rest �?�

- �?� In fact, sometimes - it's for the best �?�

�?� When you're really

who you are �?�

�?� Doors will open,

you'll go far �?�

�?� Just march along

to your own drum �?�

�?� Sing a tune,

hum your own hum �?�

�?� Find the joy

down deep inside �?�

- �?� And the light - will be your guide �?�

�?� Be kind and patient

in your youth �?�

�?� Have fun in life,

speak the truth �?�

�?� Treat others with

respect and see �?�

- �?� It's reflected back - to thee �?�

�?� Take the time to smile

and time to be �?�

�?� And you will finally feel �?�

�?� Free �?� - -

�?� Dance and twirl

the day away �?�

�?� No matter what

the others say �?�

- �?� Laugh as loudly - as you can �?�

- �?� Then watch how big - your heart expands �?�

�?� Leo, love,

now it's your turn �?�

�?� You must apply

the things you've learned �?�

- �?� I sense a spark - inside of you �?�

�?� It knows exactly

what to do �?�

�?� Just believe in you! �?�

I'm good.

Huh? Mm.

Uh... excuse me.

- -May I speak? - -Mm-hmm.

- We are all so privileged. - And honored.

To meet your greatness,

a legend who has been

spoken about around the world.

The truth is, I need your help.

Everyone here

has believed in me,

- which is the reason. - I've made it this far,

- And am standing. - In front of you.

See, when I was a little cub,

my mother told me about

the heart of the jungle.

- That it was a place. - Where I would be safe.

And protected,

and where I would fit in,

and not have to worry about

others making fun of me.

- But now, I'm more. - Concerned about protecting.

The little ones.

Rarr!

It's important that they

have a wonderful life,

filled with happiness and

the love that they deserve.

These children

have stolen my heart

- and all I want for them. - Is to grow up.

- And have a life. - Where they know they're safe.

I would do anything

to ensure that.

I'd even tell the world

I'm a vegetarian!

Even if it means

getting made fun of.

Tell me where

the heart of the jungle is.

Please, I beg you.

�?� Every lion has a share �?�

�?� Some more than others

to be fair �?�

- �?� But, Leo, your share is big, - not small �?�

�?� In fact, you have

the most of all �?�

- �?� You passed the test - and now you'll see �?�

- �?� The way is here - to set you free �?�

�?� It's time to face

your biggest fear �?�

- �?� The courage is within, - my dear �?�

�?� It's not a lion's claws

or teeth �?�

�?� Something else

that lies beneath �?�

- �?� Something - that no one can see �?�

- �?� It's all that's happened, - what will be �?�

�?� Courage is that magic thing �?�

�?� That makes a lion

jungle king �?�

�?� And now you'll find

the jungle's heart �?�

�?� Through courage,

the most noble art. �?�

I'm not afraid anymore!

I'm free!

I'm totally free!

The heart is within.

The heart is within!

Everyone! Come on!

Get on the rainbow!

We all have the heart

of the jungle inside us.

Come on... Come on!

Look, if the elephants

can do it, you can.

Yoo-hoo, what are we

waiting for?

Let's go.

Come on, come on.

It'll be fun.

Come on, come on!

Mm!

Oh.

Whoa!

Ooh!

- Whoa! - Whoo!

Huh?

Whoa!

Courage is that magic thing

that makes the lion jungle king.

- And now we're in. - The jungle's heart...

- Through courage, - the most noble art.

Dance and twirl the day away,

no matter what the others say.

Welcome to the heart

of the jungle, everyone.

Laugh as loudly as you can,

- Then watch how big. - Your heart expands.

Wow, it's the most wonderful

place I've ever seen.

Ah! It's more breathtaking

than I ever imagined.

And the shaman...

quite the lady.

- -Hmm? - -Mm?

Daddy, you were so right!

The heart of the jungle

is truly wonderful.

Yeah, well, sometimes,

even dads get it right.

Well, what about mommies, huh?

Leo, someone is coming now,

someone who I cannot allow

to see the heart of the jungle,

for they are undeserving.

For now, the monkey

and cheetah may stay,

where I will care for them

until they are old enough

to face the jungle.

High five!

No, no, no, no.

Oh, um... Leo...

- -...you must go on without me, - my boy. -Huh?

I've decided to stay.

I've never felt more alive,

- and I'm not as young. - As I used to be.

- But don't you dare. - Tell anyone that.

Hmm? Hm!

Man, I love that guy.

At last, I finally found you!

We've all been worried sick

about you little angels.

And now, Uncle Maximus

will save you both

from Leo the murderous lion.

Huh?

Or should I say "vegetarian"?

You don't have the fangs.

To protect these children, Leo.

And poor Savanna.

She'd be heartbroken

if something happened

to her babies.

But they... but they,

they are safe!

Now, come along, little ones.

Time to return you to Mommy.

And when I do,

she will become my bride.

And I will become

your new daddy.

Come, my sweets.

Let's head home.

Say good-bye to Leo the Lion.

You guys, he's right.

He'll take you home.

So you're not coming?

But I thought

you were our dad!

No, I'm not.

You need to go.

- You need to be. - With your own kind.

Let's go.

I'm not your dad.

- I can't teach you. - How to be elephants, guys.

I'm a lion.

Come on, come on, let's go.

Go!

That's right,

you little punks, get going!

Savanna, dear,

I'll soon be home,

and then we wed,

as per our agreement.

Please, slow down!

- Slow down. - We can't keep up!

Stop!

I'm not going any further!

Listen! You will both march

and march quickly,

if you know what's good for you.

Leo!

Leo, what are you doing here?

Where are the children?

I let them go.

- A big elephant. - Came to get 'em.

I'm not one of them, you know.

Just... I let them go with him.

I let them go...

Hello.

- -Uncle Lope. - -Yes!

You said a white elephant took

the children away from you.

I know who that is!

That's Maximus Elephante,

and he's a traitor!

I saw his evil!

He knocked another elephant

to the ground for the outsiders!

He doesn't care about the

herd or the children!

I don't feel good about this.

Well, that means my babies

are in terrible trouble!

Let's go! Hurry!

Always hurrying!

So much for my retirement.

I'm so tired.

Hey, you're walking too fast!

What?! You little rugrats dare

to speak like that to me?

You're so mean!

We want Leo!

Yes, I am mean! I'll crush you

two like little grapes

and tell your mommy

you were eaten by Leo the Lion!

Now listen to me carefully.

If either of you say anything.

Leo!

About what just happened,

Dad? Ah.

- I guarantee I will end. - Your mother's life.

And when I'm done with her,

Leo will be next.

And where will that leave you,

little orphans, hmm?

Dad!

Dad! Dad!

Oh, how scary!

If I were a kiwi, squash or a

turnip, I'd be simply terrified.

Oh, look at those intimidating

teeth. Frightening!

More like baby teeth!

No, Maximus,

- I will not allow. - You to hurt them.

Hurt them? What?

I would never!

We were just playing.

Right?

My babies!

Savanna!

Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!

Mommy! We were so scared.

Mommy, help us!

Oh, Mommy, he's mean!

They're trembling.

What did you do, Maximus?

My darling!

I got here just in time!

- But that's not the way. - It happened!

It was this awful lion here.

- -He was... - -Liar!

I can't even say it.

- He was going. - To eat the children.

- What?! - You horrible...

- -I... No, no! I, I...! - -I thought you were.

A different kind of lion.

I thought you were our friend.

- But you're nothing more. - Than a vicious, deceitful fiend.

Who was going to eat my babies!

- But that's not. - What happened!

My love, don't be upset.

The only important thing here

is that the little ones

are safe and sound.

Lions are vile,

treacherous creatures.

They don't have what we have:

a real family.

Savanna, listen,

Maximus...

Ow!

Leo! Look out!

What?!

Uncle Lope!

Maximus!

He may be an evil lion,

but just let him be.

He's not worth it.

Lions cannot be trusted.

Please, my darling, don't fall

for this lying lion's tricks.

He's worthless!

Fine. I've heard enough.

Let's go home, my babies.

Savanna, please,

you don't have to go!

Huh?

Let's go.

Uncle, back me up! Tell her!

Uncle Lope! No!

Uncle Lope!

Are you OK?

Please, Uncle Lope!

Help! Help, somebody!

Somebody... somebody!

No... No...

I'm so tired, I can't go on.

I'm just so very tired

right now.

Dear Leo.

My dear boy.

We've been on so many

adventures together.

And... what courage

you've shown.

I'm so very proud of you.

You are a true

and great friend.

And a noble lion.

And I will miss you.

�?� �?�

�?� �?�

�?� �?�

�?� �?�

�?� �?�.

Oh, my. What do we have here?

Ah. Asleep on the job.

What am I going to do with the

two of you? I just don't know.

I think we need some magic here.

Uncle Lope, I send you hope.

Now face your fate

and come awake.

Whoa, my teeth!

What happened?

Boy, am I glad to see

you're OK, Uncle Lope!

Of course I am!

- Now, what are you. - Still doing here?

Last I remember, there are

two kids who need their dad!

Now, go on. Get!

- Right! - It's time for you

to save the day!

�?� �?�

I despise weddings.

This union is founded

on deception.

Stop the wedding, everyone!

You all need to know

the truth of what happened!

You stay away from us,

you horrible lion!

- -I was a fool! - -Savanna...

- -You pretended to be nice... - -Savanna!

- When really you wanted. - To kidnap my children.

Until you could get

far away and eat them!

But, Mom, he only eats

fruits and vegetables!

Yeah! It's true, he does!

Yeah, that's true.

I'm a... How do you say?

A vegetarian.

You see, the cubs actually

followed me.

Yeah!

And then there was this fire

- and I needed to protect them, - you know...

I like 'em a lot,

- and so I took 'em. - To the heart of the jungle,

Where I thought they'd be safe,

and the truth is, look,

I love them both very much.

Oh, we love you, too, Daddy!

Daddy! Daddy!

We love you!

"Daddy"? - Daddy.

That's enough!

Now, throw him out!

We must get back

to the ceremony this minute.

Hmm. Now, hold on.

The lion mentioned foul play.

And we need to let him speak.

Something's happened

that we don't know about.

I agree. Let him speak.

I demand it!

Go ahead, Lion.

You have the floor.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen

of the herd, um...

Maximus Elephante...

Well, he... h-he...

King Eli Phant's disappearance

was no accident.

That night, Maximus crept up

behind Eli and betrayed the king

by making sure

he was captured by outsiders!

You betrayed my Eli?

What? You can't believe a lion.

Can it be true?

You know they're all a bunch

of bloodthirsty beasts!

What does he know?

I believe him!

- -This is wrong... - -No... no...

So do I!

Eli Phant was sabotaged by you!

And then

you appeared in our herd,

pretending to be our leader.

A king must be courageous.

So it is written.

But what you did, Maximus,

was the act of a coward!

Silence! You all know that

I'm the strongest one of all!

And so what if it all

might be true?

You'll all obey me now

because I'm the biggest

and the best,

and the master of all you

pathetic fools!

Now, let's carry on with this

wedding before I lose my temper.

He's so shameful!

You are guilty, Maximus!

Guilty!

- -You cannot deny it! - -Guilty!

This is all your fault,

you vegetarian lion!

I can't believe this.

Let's go.

Huh?

Hey!

Are you trying to provoke me?

Come here, lion!

I'll catch you!

Huh?

- -Where'd you go? - -Hi.

Hmm...

Come here, lion!

You've tired me out,

but now I will crush you!

Come here, lion.

Play games with me?

Your time has finally

come to an end.

Say good-bye, vegetarian.

Huh?

No. No.

Not again.

Oh, no!

And that was the last

anyone heard

from Maximus Elephante.

Leo's courage was celebrated

by the elephant tribes

throughout the jungle.

Just like that,

Maximus was captured

and no longer was any bullying

allowed in the jungle.

That freedom and peace

would come to the elephants.

Your mother

was really grateful.

Now the heart of the jungle

is our home.

- He taught many - little minds

the joys of courage and

the secrets of the heart.

- -Daddy! - -Daddy!

As for Savanna

and the cubs,

- Leo continued his friendship - with all of them.

Ah, delightful.

- Thanks for believing in me, - Savanna.

How can I ever thank you, Leo?

He enjoyed playing with the

young ones whenever he could.

He taught them about life.

He also taught them

about love.

- -Whoo-hoo! - -Yeah!

�?� Leeks and honeydew �?�

�?� Baba ghanoush

and chutney, too �?�

-�?� Organic sprouts, oh my �?�

�?� I'm thinking of a dinner

of tasty hot stir-fry �?�

�?� Yes, I say everyone

should give it a try �?�

�?� "Eww" they say �?�

�?� About the things

I like to eat �?�.

Shh.

�?� Hey, I say �?�

�?� I'm just a lion

who doesn't eat meat �?�

�?� I'm a vegetarian �?�

�?� I'll say again.

Yes, I'm a vegetarian �?�

�?� I didn't say

a veterinarian �?�

�?� Listen again �?�

�?� I'm a vegetarian �?�

�?� I'm a vegetarian �?�

�?� Soy, shh, fresh fruit �?�

�?� Every day makes me say

"hooray!" �?�

�?� Corn, string beans �?�

�?� Apple sauce makes me

scream out "yay!" �?�

�?� I'm a vegetarian �?�

�?� I'll say again.

Yes, I'm a vegetarian �?�

�?� I didn't say

a veterinarian �?�

�?� Listen again �?�

�?� No, I'm a vegetarian �?�.

One more time!

�?� I'm a vegetarian �?�.

Whoa!

�?� Vegetarian, that's me �?�

�?� It's exactly what

I choose to be �?�

�?� A lion with a heart

who eats from the tree �?�

�?� Hey, time to eat �?�

�?� Set the table

I'm ready to feast �?�

Here you go.

�?� A grassy treat �?�

�?� So much better than

a pile of meat �?�

- -�?� How about this? �?� - -�?� No, no, take it away �?�

�?� This one? �?� -�?� That's not

for me, uh-uh, no way �?�

- �?� Calamari? - I don't think so �?�

- �?� Get off the table - Go, man, go �?�

�?� That's just too gross.

What I hate most �?�

�?� It's just not my thing �?�

�?� I'm a vegetarian �?�

I'm a vegetarian.

- �?� Peppers, avocados, - honeydew and citrus fruit �?�

- �?� I eat a lot of beans even - though they make me toot �?�

- �?� Bananas are delish, - they make a yummy dish �?�

- �?� And make me happy - Mozzarella I'm in love with �?�

- �?� Cheddar cheese, - thank you, please �?�

- �?� Brussels sprouts, - hear my shouts �?�

- �?� Broccoli soup, - two big scoops �?�

- �?� Apple sauce, - squash and peas �?�

- �?� Orange juice, - freshly squeezed �?�

�?� Hot fudge sundae �?�

�?� So you can see �?�

�?� I do things differently �?�

�?� Hunt, who me? �?�

�?� It's just not in my genes �?�

�?� I've got to be true to me �?�

�?� And I'm a vegetarian �?�

�?� And I'm a vegetarian... �?�

�?� And I'm a vegetarian �?�

I'm a vegetarian.

Shh!

Shh!