Merry Madagascar facts for kids

Merry Madagascar is a fun Christmas TV special that first aired on NBC on November 17, 2009. It stars all your favorite characters from the popular Madagascar movies! The story seems to happen sometime between the first and second Madagascar films.

Many of the original voice actors from the movies returned for this special. These include Ben Stiller as Alex the lion, Chris Rock as Marty the zebra, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria the hippo, and David Schwimmer as Melman the giraffe. The only main voice actor who changed was Sacha Baron Cohen (who voiced King Julien); he was replaced by Danny Jacobs. And guess who voiced Santa Claus? The famous actor Carl Reiner!

The Story of Merry Madagascar

In this special, Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are trying to get back to New York City for Christmas. They are still stuck in Madagascar. Suddenly, something crashes onto the island! It's Santa Claus and his sleigh, which has been damaged.

Santa has lost his memory and can't remember who he is or how to deliver presents. The Madagascar gang, along with the clever penguins and King Julien, decide to help Santa. They take over the important job of delivering presents around the world.

A Christmas Adventure

The animals quickly learn that delivering presents is a lot harder than it looks! They face many funny challenges as they try to fly Santa's sleigh and drop gifts down chimneys. They use their unique animal skills to get the job done.

During their adventure, they accidentally cause some chaos but also spread a lot of Christmas cheer. They learn about the true spirit of giving and teamwork. Eventually, they help Santa get his memory back, and Christmas is saved!

Characters and Voice Actors

• Alex the Lion (voiced by Ben Stiller): The leader of the group, who tries to keep everyone focused on delivering presents.
• Marty the Zebra (voiced by Chris Rock): Marty is always excited and brings his energetic personality to the Christmas mission.
• Gloria the Hippo (voiced by Jada Pinkett Smith): Gloria is caring and helps keep the team together.
• Melman the Giraffe (voiced by David Schwimmer): Melman is a bit of a worrier, but he tries his best to help.
• King Julien (voiced by Danny Jacobs): The self-proclaimed king of the lemurs, who adds a lot of humor and mischief to the adventure.
• Santa Claus (voiced by Carl Reiner): The jolly man himself, who needs the animals' help to save Christmas.
• The Penguins (Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, Private): These super-spy penguins are always ready for a mission and help fix Santa's sleigh.

Why It's a Great Christmas Special

Merry Madagascar is a fun and heartwarming story that teaches about friendship and helping others. It's full of humor, adventure, and catchy songs, making it a perfect holiday watch for families. It shows that even if things go wrong, working together can make anything possible.