Ep 25. The story of Eddie the Hippo
- April 8, 2001
- 11 min
64 Zoo Lane is a children's animated television series that follows the adventures of a young girl named Lucy and her animal friends who live on a street called 64 Zoo Lane. In season 1 episode 25, titled "The Story of Eddie the Hippo," Lucy discovers that Eddie the Hippo is feeling very sad. She offers to help by listening to his story and finds out that he is feeling left out.
Eddie explains that all of his friends have special talents and things they can do, but he doesn't feel like he has anything special about him. Lucy can empathize with him and reassures him that everyone has something special, even if they haven't realized it yet. She decides to help him figure out what makes him special.
Lucy and Eddie go on a journey around the zoo, talking to animals and trying to find something that Eddie can do well. They go to see Georgina the Giraffe, who can reach the highest leaves on the trees because of her long neck. Eddie tries to stretch his neck, but it just doesn't work. Next, they visit Tickles and Giggles the Monkeys, who are experts at swinging through the trees. Eddie tries swinging, but he just ends up falling into the water.
As they continue their journey, Eddie starts to feel discouraged and wonders if he really is special. Lucy reminds him that they haven't talked to everyone yet and that he just needs to keep searching. They come across Nelson the Elephant, who teaches Eddie how to use his trunk to squirt water. Eddie tries it and realizes that squirting water is something he can do well!
Lucy and Eddie return to the other animals and Eddie shows off his new skill. All of the animals are impressed and congratulate Eddie on finding his special talent. Eddie is overjoyed and grateful to Lucy for helping him discover what makes him unique.
In the end, Lucy learns an important lesson. She realizes that sometimes the best way to help someone is just to take the time to listen and offer support. She also realizes that everyone has something special about them, and it's important to help others find that special something.
"The Story of Eddie the Hippo" is a heartwarming episode that teaches children the importance of self-discovery and finding one's special talents. With vivid animation, lovable characters, and a relatable storyline, 64 Zoo Lane is a delightful show for kids to watch and learn from.