In the New York Zoo, Alex, a lion; Marty, a zebra; Melman, a giraffe; and Gloria, a hippo; are best friends. But when Marty escapes in a bid to experience life outside the zoo, his three friends break free to find him. Their travels take them across the ocean en route for Africa, until an accident on board find the animals washed up on the beautiful but bewildering island of Madagascar. The Madagascar films are popular with children around the world for their humorous, lovable characters and original storylines. The Madagascar Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the first film in the franchise. Level 1.