The sequel follows Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they crash-land in Africa, confronting their roots, familial bonds, and chaotic adventures.
Themes of identity, belonging, and resilience shine through witty dialogue and heartfelt moments. This collection highlights 25 quotes that encapsulate the film’s humor, character growth, and wild escapades.
Look at all the zebras, like me! I think it’s Africa
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Marty the Zebra
Marty’s excitement about ancestral roots, reflecting his quest for identity.
We may be bad, but we’re so good at it!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Skipper the Penguin
Skipper’s tongue-in-cheek embrace of the crew’s chaotic expertise.
The best sacrifice is the one made by others
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Skipper the Penguin
Darkly humorous take on leadership during the plane crash crisis.
I did it! I did it! I did it!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
King Julien
Julien’s delusional triumph after the failed volcano sacrifice, highlighting his comedic ego.
You gotta give him credit. He is an animal
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Melman the Giraffe
Melman’s reluctant admiration for Alex’s primal instincts, marking his own growth.
I’m not gonna stay out in the open and get attacked by more animals. I’m too old to die
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Nana
Nana’s gritty humor underscores the film’s theme of survival against odds.
I’ll see you around, girl. It won’t be hard, because you so… plumpy
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Moto Moto
Moto Moto’s flirtatious charm, driving Gloria’s subplot about self-acceptance.
We go over to the dying holes, and we die
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Additional Giraffe
Morbid humor critiquing Melman’s hypochondria and the herd’s fatalism.
That has to be the second biggest slingshot I’ve ever seen
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Skipper the Penguin
Skipper’s deadpan remark during the penguins’ absurd engineering feats.
I would invade a neighboring country and impose my own ideology!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
King Julien
Julien’s hilariously unhinged vision of leadership, satirizing authoritarianism.
You look her right in the eye, tell her… how much you hate her
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
King Julien
Julien’s terrible romantic advice, showcasing his comedic lack of self-awareness.
It’s like Roots!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Marty the Zebra
Marty’s pop-culture reference, tying his journey to broader themes of heritage.
I’m better looking, I have better hair, I’m deceitfully smart
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Makunga
Makunga’s vain declaration, contrasting Zuba’s humble leadership.
We’re crash-landing. When it comes to air travel, you have no choice
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Skipper the Penguin
Skipper’s dark humor during the plane crisis, reinforcing his pragmatic leadership.
I kind of like it, fatso
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Gloria the Hippo
Gloria’s witty retort to Moto Moto, challenging beauty standards.
Let’s make like a wolf and get the pack out of here
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Skipper the Penguin
Wordplay emphasizing unity during the crew’s chaotic escapes.
You’re coming with me! Court martial!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Skipper the Penguin
Skipper’s authoritarian humor while rallying the penguin-chimp alliance.
I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like going on vacation
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Marty the Zebra
Marty’s post-adventure exhaustion, highlighting the crew’s relentless misadventures.
I’m dying anyway!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Melman the Giraffe
Melman’s dramatic surrender to sacrifice, parodying martyrdom tropes.
Thank you for flying Air Penguin!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Skipper the Penguin
Skipper’s iconic sign-off, blending professionalism with absurdity.
He said, ‘Let’s have some fun and take out the dam.’
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Mason the Chimpanzee
Miscommunication humor during the monkeys’ broken telephone game.
I want everyone to do what I say!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Makunga
Makunga’s power-hungry ethos, contrasting Alex’s growth into leadership.
You’ll have time to spend with your pathetic excuse of a son
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Makunga
Makunga’s taunt to Zuba, fueling Alex’s arc of familial reconciliation.
We like to… move it!
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Lemurs
The crew’s collective embrace of chaos, tying to the franchise’s iconic theme.
I’m slightly behind schedule. Six to nine years
(Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008)
Kowalski the Penguin
Kowalski’s absurd timeline for repairs, emphasizing the penguins’ incompetence.
Why These Quotes Work for Madagascar Fans
These lines capture the sequel’s blend of slapstick humor, identity exploration, and found-family dynamics.
From Skipper’s tactical quips to Julien’s delusions of grandeur, each quote reinforces the crew’s chaotic synergy and growth. Their journey from zoo celebrities to wild survivors remains a testament to resilience and camaraderie.
