When their favourite zoo visitor loses his teddy bear, the gang take a wild adventure through New York City to return it to him; Marty learns that some things in life can't be found in an instruction manual.

Melman finds a lucky flower and is convinced that it's going to be his best day ever, but a series of unlucky events threatens to ruin his day.

When the happy-go-lucky sea lions pull crowds away from Alex's show, Alex learns to be true to himself instead of being someone he's not.

Gloria's belief in herself is tested when she auditions for Swan Lake and is rejected because she's a hippo. With some help from her friends, she realises that she's already a prima hipporina.

The gang head to Best Fans Day at New York City's Giraffe Stadium, where Alex gets caught up in rooting for the winning team and hurts Marty's feelings.

The gang celebrate Melman's birthday at an outer space exhibit, but Gloria becomes obsessed with a handheld game and misses out.