Ep 14. The Story of Toby the Tortoise
- May 18, 1999
- 11 min
64 Zoo Lane is an animated children's television show that follows the adventures of a little girl named Lucy who discovers a magical nighttime zoo through a secret door in her bedroom. Each episode, Lucy meets a new animal from the zoo and hears their unique story. In season 1 episode 14, titled "The Story of Toby the Tortoise," Lucy meets Toby, a slow and steady tortoise who has a very special talent.
The episode begins with Lucy visiting the zoo one night and finding Toby sitting alone in his enclosure. Lucy approaches the tortoise and asks if he would like to tell her his story. Toby is very excited to share his tale and invites Lucy to sit with him.
Toby begins by explaining that he has always been a very slow tortoise, much slower than any of the other animals in the zoo. This made him feel sad and left out, as he could never keep up with the other animals when they played together. Toby spent most of his days alone in his enclosure, dreaming of a way to become faster.
One day, a new zookeeper named Tommy arrived at the zoo. Tommy noticed that Toby was feeling down and decided to help him. Tommy had an idea that would not only make Toby faster but also help him make new friends.
Tommy built Toby a special shell that was fitted with wheels. The wheels would allow Toby to move much faster than he ever had before. Toby was skeptical at first, but he decided to give it a try. The first time he used his new shell, Toby went speeding around the zoo, delighted to be moving faster than he ever had before.
As Toby was zooming around, he caught the eye of a group of young animals who were playing together. They were amazed by Toby's new shell and asked if they could play with him. Toby was thrilled to have new friends and spent the whole day playing with the young animals, zooming around the zoo and having fun.
From that day on, Toby was no longer the slow tortoise who was left out. He was the fastest tortoise in the zoo, and all the other animals wanted to play with him. Toby had found a way to make himself happy and finally had the friends he had always wanted.
Lucy is delighted by Toby's story and asks if she can take a ride on his shell. Toby is happy to oblige, and the two of them zoom around the zoo together, having a great time.
As the night comes to an end, Lucy thanks Toby for sharing his story with her and promises to visit him again soon. Toby is already looking forward to her next visit and the chance to show off his special talent once more.
In "The Story of Toby the Tortoise," children learn about the importance of not giving up when faced with challenges and the value of friendship. The episode teaches viewers that everyone has their own unique talents and that it's okay to be different. Additionally, it shows how being kind to others can lead to new friendships and experiences that can make life much more enjoyable. Overall, it's a fun and heartwarming episode that kids and parents alike are sure to love.