The story begins with the animals attempting to escape the island of Madagascar in a balloon to return to New York City. Their escape is thwarted when they shoot down a mysterious flying object that turns out to be Santa Claus, causing him to lose his memory.
: They eventually return to the island to help Santa regain his memory and get him back to the North Pole. Cast & Characters
The special features the original voice cast from the main film series: : Ben Stiller Marty the Zebra : Chris Rock Melman the Giraffe : David Schwimmer Gloria the Hippo : Jada Pinkett Smith
The special is often included in franchise collections and is available through major digital platforms:
: Released as a standalone DVD or as part of the Madagascar 4-Movie Collection .
(Merry Madagascar) is a 2005 Christmas-themed animated special from the Madagascar franchise. It follows the Central Park Zoo quartet—Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria—as they accidentally crash Santa Claus's sleigh and must save Christmas themselves. Plot Overview