Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (2008), the sequel to Madagascar (2007), follows the adventures of Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo as they face new challenges. After escaping the city in the first film, the animals are now back in the jungle of Madagascar, only to become trapped in a zoo managed by the bumbling duo, King Julien and his allies. The sequel adds new humor, action, and quirky characters like Balthazar, a mischievous capuchin monkey.