When their favorite zoo visitor loses his teddy bear, the gang goes on a wild adventure through New York City to return it to him. In the process, Marty learns that some things in life can't be found in an instruction manual.
Melman finds a lucky flower and is convinced that today will be his best day ever. But when a series of unlucky events threatens to ruin his day, he's faced with the choice to drown in his sorrows or "take back the day."
When the happy-go-lucky sea lions draw crowds away from his show, Alex decides that he needs to act like the sea lions. But upon finding his attempts to compete with them don’t bring back the crowds, Alex learns to be true to himself.
Gloria's belief in herself is tested when she auditions for "Swan Lake" and gets rejected because she's a hippo. With some help from her friends, she learns that she doesn't need someone else to decide she's a prima hipporina—she already is.
The gang heads to "Best Fans Day" at NY's Giraffe Stadium, where Alex gets caught up in the attention of rooting for the winning team. When his behavior ends up hurting Marty's feelings, Alex learns that his friends are the only team that matters.
The gang plans to celebrate Melman’s birthday at an outer space exhibit featuring a cool space-rover vehicle. But when Gloria becomes obsessed with a handheld game, she misses out on special moments with her friends and learns the value of living in the present.
After hearing spooky rumors about the new habitat resident – a bat – Marty is determined to protect his friends from the newcomer. But when the bat helps him out of a tough situation, Marty learns it’s better to get to know someone rather than judge them on false stereotypes.
Alex is mistaken for a Maine Coon and takes over that cat’s life in the penthouse. At first, comfortable with his shmancy new life, Alex grows to miss his old life and learns that it’s lonely at the top.
On Junior Marshals’ Day at the fire station, Melman gets stuck in a firetruck on its way to a real emergency. With Alex’s help, Melman must overcome his fear of heights to help save a stuck cat, and learn that even heroes get scared sometimes.
When Marty accidentally “steals” a pair of slippers from a department store, he plans an elaborate “heist” to return them and learns in the end that it’s easier to own up to your mistakes than to cover them up.
When a litter of hedgehogs are temporarily relocated to the habitat, Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria become their “babysitters.”
It‘s Kate‘s birthday and everyone in the habitat has something amazing planned, but Melman is worried that his homemade/hoof-made gift won’t measure up.
Gloria becomes determined to earn her Queen of Kindness Kidizen badge and welcomes some free-spirited rats who need a place to stay into the habitat.
When Alex realizes he’s too small to climb onto his new habitat “stage,” he feels too small for his dreams — until he hears of a big, new roller coaster at Coney Island and figures if he can ride the big coaster, that’ll prove that he’s a BIG deal! But when Alex is too short to be allowed on the ride, and his friends find themselves stuck at the top of it, Alex saves the day when he realizes that there are advantages to being small and learns that his body is perfect just the way it is.
The habitat is celebrating “Sloth Day” in honor of its newest arrival: cool, chill, Lucia the sloth, who just arrived from Costa Rica! At first, the gang is excited to have a new friend, but soon the whole zoo develops sloth fever; everywhere they go, people are walking around in sloth masks — even Kate is fawning over her! Melman, accustomed to getting lots of attention as the baby of the group, worries that Kate loving Lucia will mean less love and attention for him! When Lucia overhears Melman lament that there’s not enough room in the habitat for another animal, she decides to strike out and go someplace where she is welcome. Realizing the error of his unwelcoming ways, Melman and the gang must try to win Lucia back and bring her back to the habitat before Kate (and the rest of the city) notices she’s gone!
When Melman learns that his friends stay up late every New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop in Times Square, he’s determined to stay up with the big kids and join the fun. But as the night goes on, an exhausted Melman causes total chaos for himself and the gang. He ultimately realizes that missing your bedtime isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!
When fun-loving, water-dwelling tadpole LALA shows up in Gloria’s tank, the two become underwater besties! But when Molly wants Gloria to spend “Palentine’s Day” with her, Gloria can’t admit she’s already made plans to spend it with her “land” friends and runs herself ragged running back and forth between Molly and the gang. Gloria’s attempts to make everyone happy backfire, leading her to learn that she can have different groups of friends, and it’s okay to play with them one at a time, or all together!
Gloria wants spring to come! She’s sick of winter and is counting down the days until the Central Park pond melts so she can retrieve a toy she lost in the water before it froze! So when Goldie the Groundhog predicts more winter, Gloria sets out to make spring come, by any means necessary! When she fails at controlling the weather, Gloria learns that when something doesn’t go your way, embrace Plan B!
Marty relishes his role as producer/organizer of the annual Animal Pride Parade. So when an unusual striped animal arrives, Marty tries to figure out which animal float Odee Eliot belongs on. Marty tests the newcomer on various floats, but when he can’t identify what kind of animal Odee Eliot is, Marty learns that who we are is more important than “what” we are, and to take pride in the things that make us unique.
Alex lands a role in a big Hollywood movie, but his part is threatened by a diva-like bull. Alex nearly gives up, but with the help of his friends, learns that no one can bully him out of what he loves to do.
When Melman loses his first tooth, he fears he won't be Kate's baby anymore and goes on a city-wide chase to recover his tooth before Kate can replace him with a younger, cuter animal.
When Ranger Hoof invites Marty on a Junior Ranger night trot in Central Park, Marty is determined to prove he’s got what it takes to do the job — but when Alex tags along for the ride, Marty learns that “what it takes” is a whole lot of teamwork.
During the Lunar New Year festival, Alex is bummed to learn that there’s no Year of the Lion. Determined to be somebody important, he sets out to become the star of the festival by taking on the role of the Dragon — but he eventually learns that every role has importance and realizes the costume that fits him best is his own fur.
Lala, who’s grown into a froglet, is ready to finally join the gang on a big adventure in the city! But she relies on her water bowl to get around, and Gloria goes overboard in trying to protect her tiny friend in the big world… only to realize that she underestimated all Lala is capable of doing.
When a snowstorm blocks Kate from accessing the zoo, Melman decides to become “substitute Kate” and make sure the animals are cared for. But when the animals go wild in the snow, Melman’s future-paramedic skills are put to the test during an outbreak of stubbed toes and boo-boos. A series of stumbles makes Melman question whether he’s cut out to be a paramedic — until he learns that mastering a goal takes grit!
After meeting a shy hermit crab named Starlene with a secret talent of tap dancing, Gloria plans a flashy production for Starlene’s debut so she can share her talent with the world.
When Lala announces she’s moving out of the habitat, Gloria feels sad. But instead of admitting it, she puts all her energy into throwing the “happiest” goodbye party for her tank mate’s last day in the habitat.
When the gang goes camping in vacant part of the zoo, Melman is nervous for his first ever sleepover away from the habitat and relies on his friends to scare-proof the experience for him.
When the gang gets bored of their old toys, a mysterious treasure map appears to be the answer to their problems. But when the treasure isn’t what they expected, the gang learns that you can make your own fun.
When the gang plans a habitat-wide, friendly basketball tournament, Gloria becomes overly competitive in her quest to win. After she resorts to cheating, Gloria realizes that real winners are good sports, and everyone has more fun when they play fair and square.
Alex prepares an acrobatic performance which he wants to perform on Mary Sue and Todd’s new live talk show! But when Ant’ney unexpectedly goes viral and is invited on the show instead, Alex is determined to outshine his friend and learns that a friend’s success doesn’t diminish his own.
When the gang asks him to read aloud their new favorite mystery book, Marty is too embarrassed to admit that he hasn’t yet mastered reading. Marty obsesses so hard on his reading practice that he gets locked inside the library overnight with one of the library’s therapy dogs, leaving the pair to team up and bust out before sunrise.
It’s holiday time in the habitat and Melman’s determined to add one more sticker to his yearly “Nice” list! When he meets a goose who’s been separated from his family, he embarks on a goose chase around the city to reunite the bird with his flock!
Marty finds a puppy and, deeming it a Lost and Found item, resolves to locate its owner — until the pup turns out to be a wild Arctic Wolf Pup, and much more of a handful than Marty anticipated.
When a famous salsa-dancing parrot from Cuba comes to the guest habitat, Gloria is determined to reunite the icon with her estranged dance partner, ultimately learning to mind her own business in matters of the heart.
When Bartholomew the Bat’s wing is healed and he’s returned to the wilds of New Jersey, the gang decides to pay him a visit. Alex insists on proving he’s King of the Jungle by leading the gang on the expedition, only to learn that a good leader doesn’t work alone but must rely on the pack.
On the night of a much-anticipated toy-car race, Melman discovers a popped tire on his toy ambulance. Assuming that someone did it on purpose, Melman enlists Marty and the gang in a noir-like search to find the misbehaving tirepopper.
The gang gets their paws on some CRITTER CARDS, NYC’s latest toy craze, and Gloria is determined to collect them all. But when Gloria loses Melman’s rare and special card, the gang goes on an adventure in the city to get it back.
When Bill the Flamingo moves into the guest habitat, the nosy new neighbor discovers our gang sneaking out for Alex’s big cat food audition — and insists on joining their adventure.
To prove to his Ma that he’s responsible enough to move into a nest of his own, Ant’ney sets out to safely return a lost egg. But after the egg hatches before Ant’ney returns it and the alligator inside mistakes Ant’ney for his parent, Ant’ney must find the best home for his newest responsibility. He ultimately learns that sometimes being responsible means making tough decisions and thinking on your feet (or claws).
When Ranger Hoof invites Marty to Junior Ranger Horse training, Marty insists on playing by the book — the ranger rulebook. After an argument with a carefree filly gets them both kicked out of the program, Marty learns to trust his animal instincts and his fellow foals.
During an animal painting exhibition at the NYC Art Museum, Melman, whose crayon-artworks at the Habitat is legendary, worries that his classic-cute style isn’t up to snuff. When he copies a notable painting and passes it off as his own, Melman becomes an art star, only to discover that nothing beats a Melman original.
Newly minted journalist Gloria creates her own Habitat podcast, The Daily Glo, eager to cover all the “scoops” around the zoo. But when her reporting runs dry, she tries to spice up her stories by staging the gang all around the city as superheroes. Her fake news is a big hit… until she learns that reporting (and telling) the truth is what makes you a real hero.
Alex decides he wants to become a celebrity chef, but his food leaves much to be desired. He sets out in search of Dumpling Dan’s secret ingredient in deliciousness, but when he unexpectedly finds himself a sous chef on Dan’s food truck, Alex learns that acting like an expert doesn’t make you one and comes to understand the value of hard work.
The gang heads to a secret animal event at the FARM-A-PALOOZA, where superfan Melman is desperate to sing his original song for famous animal star, Lil Baa. When Melman’s nerves get the best of him, the gang devises a plan to bring Melman’s singing comfort zone — the shower — to the stage.
When Rocky asks Alex if he’ll direct his original musical “RATS,” Alex accepts, despite having zero directing experience. When the show devolves into disaster, Alex realizes he should’ve told Rocky he was a newbie at directing and still has lots to learn.
Ant’ney’s got dreams of becoming a corner crooner, but when it’s time for him to take over the family business (a pigeon version of a bodega) Ant’ney hides his true passion from his family. When the kids help Ant’ney compete in a singing competition for the city’s finest perch, he learns you should never hide from your true self from those who love you.
When Gloria enters a surf festival, Marty sets out to earn a Junior Ranger Badge by spearheading a beach cleanup day. But when Surf Fest creates more trash than he can clean, Marty tries to put an end to the destructive festival only to learn that making change is community effort; it’s better to join forces than cast others aside in blame.
When Gloria decides to spend a day at the Central Park Pond with Lala, she’s shocked and intimidated to find Lala leaping high into the sky with her new frog friends. Afraid of being left out, Gloria goes to new heights to fit in — only to discover that it’s a whole lot easier to be yourself.
When the Nature Channel prompts Melman to believe that he and the gang are too different to live under one roof, Melman escapes to the Bronx Zoo to find his real herd: other giraffes! But after spending the day with a herd just like him, Melman ultimately realizes that families come in all shapes and sizes — what matters is the love you share.
When Marty catches the eye of Hoof’s human ranger, he’s offered the chance to skip the rest of junior ranger training and become New York’s first Zebra Ranger Horse. After his first day on the job, Marty realizes he’s not as ready as he thought and creates an elaborate ruse to get out of the job, only to learn that it’s okay to change your mind and it’s okay to admit that you’re not ready for something.
With his friends pursuing their own ‘things,’ Alex feels like he’s being left behind. When he undertakes an epic adventure of his own — a trip to space — Alex learns that even through life changes, the bonds of friendship don’t have to.
