♪ On a tropical island far away ♪
♪ A cheeky zebra loves to play
♪ Zigby running through the jungle ♪
♪ Uh oh
♪ He's trotting into trouble
♪ Zigby and his friends are here today ♪
♪ Zigby's off on a new adventure ♪
♪ Here's McMeer his helpful friend ♪
♪ Bertie the bird says please be careful ♪
♪ But it's okay
♪ It'll work out in the end
♪ Zigby running through the jungle ♪
♪ Hooray
♪ He's trotted out of trouble
♪ Zigby and his friends are here to play ♪
♪ Zigby
(upbeat music)
(all laughing)
I love sliding!
Me too!
Me three!
(all laughing)
That was fun.
What do we play now?
I know.
Let's play stick jump.
Oh you go ahead, I don't really like to jump.
How 'bout tag then?
I don't really like to run either.
I don't mind watching, really.
But we wanna play with you Bertie.
What we need is a game without running or jumping.
I know a game like that.
It's called hidey hole.
Clem, oh there you are.
Uh, how do you play hidey hole?
Easy.
You dig a lot of small holes,
and try to roll a ball into them with a stick.
Hm.
No running or jumping.
Let's give it a try.
All we have to do is dig some hole.
Uh, I don't know about this Zigby.
You might be trotting into trouble again.
If there are holes everywhere we could trip into them.
Hm.
Hm.
It's okay Bertie.
I have an idea.
(upbeat music) (wings flapping)
There.
Now everyone will see the flags sticking
out of the holes and no one will trip into them.
That's good Zigby.
You can never be too careful.
Wanna go first McMeer?
Sure!
(upbeat music)
(McMeer grunts)
Oops.
Missed.
(Zigby laughs)
Nevermind.
Let's all try.
(upbeat music)
Oh.
(upbeat music)
Ya!
(upbeat music)
This is harder then it looks.
How 'bout your Bertie?
Well, I'm still not sure about this.
(upbeat music)
(Bertie exclaims)
(upbeat music)
(all cheering)
I did it!
Hey, I like this game.
(upbeat music)
Huh, the last hole.
I think I can do it.
(Bertie exclaims)
(upbeat music)
Yay! >> Good one.
You did it! >> Good one!
That was a fun game but it's made me hungry.
Let's have a snack.
Did you say snack?
What are we waitin' for?
(all laughing)
I think I'll play another round.
(playful music) (birds squawking)
Hi Zigby.
Selene just told me that the bulla tulla flowers
are blooming near the river.
Have you told Bertie?
He loves bulla tulla flowers.
Let's go and find him.
(upbeat music)
Oh, hi Zigby!
Hi McMeer.
ZigbyHi Bertie.
Watch this.
(Bertie exclaims)
(playful music)
Wow!
Nice one!
I've been practicing.
Well that's great Bertie.
I'm glad you like hidey hole so much.
But the bulla tulla flowers are blooming.
Let's go and see them.
Well uh, actually I just started this game.
Why don't you go without me?
But you love bulla tulla flowers,
almost as much as I love mangoes.
Mm!
I'll see the flowers next time.
Uh, okay.
See ya later.
(upbeat music)
Selene!
Suki!
Shh.
Oh, it's beautiful.
What kind is it?
I don't know.
Bertie would know.
He's always butterfly watching.
He's just over at the hidey hole course.
You can ask him.
Thanks Zigby.
(playful music)
Bertie?
Bertie, we saw a fabulous butterfly.
With all the colors of the rainbow on its wings.
One moment.
(gentle music)
Oh yes!
Yes!
Um, what did you say?
We saw a butterfly with rainbow colored wings.
Do you know what kind it is?
Uh, yeah it must be a rainbow butterfly.
They're very special.
Oh, we can show you.
It's probably still there.
Come on.
Hm?
Don't you want to see it?
Maybe later.
I'm happy playing hidey hole but thanks for asking me.
(playful music)
Hi Bertie.
You sure are playing a lot of hidey hole.
It's the greatest game ever!
We're having a picnic at the beach later today.
Everyone will be there.
Wanna come?
Oh, sounds like fun.
I'll try to be there when I finish playing hidey hole.
(playful music)
Oh, great.
See you there.
(playful music) (grunting)
Is Bertie coming?
He said he would.
I hope so.
He loves picnics.
(McMeer sighs)
These berries don't taste as good without Bertie.
He should be here soon.
(gentle music)
Aw, he should be here by now.
I guess he's having too much fun playing hidey hole.
Oh, I sure do miss Bertie.
Me too. >> So do I.
We all miss Bertie but he's playing hidey hole
so much he's missing out on everything else.
Crazy coconuts.
We have to show Bertie that there
are other fun things to do besides hidey hole.
But how?
Oh, oh, I know.
We could have a party, a special we miss Bertie party.
Great idea! >> Good thinking McMeer.
With special things that Bertie loves to do.
And food!
But there's one problem.
How will we get him to come to the party?
We can't get him away from hidey hole
long enough to do anything else.
Right. >> Of course.
Well, right.
There must be a way.
I just need to think of it, that's all.
Hm.
Hey, look out for the hole!
Whoa, whoa (laughs)!
Thanks Zara.
Cool bananas.
That's the answer.
I know how to get Bertie to the party.
We'll get him to follow some holes.
Holes? >> Huh?
What holes?
It's simple.
(upbeat music)
Hi Bertie.
I'd like to play hidey hole.
Only, my swing isn't very good.
Well McMeer, I can show you.
Watch this.
Huh, okay.
Feet apart, arms straight,
now keep you eye on the ball and swing.
Huh.
Now you try.
Okie dokie.
Feet apart, arms straight, eye on ball, swing!
(playful music)
Wow.
That was a good sh*t.
Oh, but much too hard.
We better go and get your ball McMeer.
(playful music)
(all giggling)
McMeerComing Bertie!
Quick!
See all these holes?
We have to fill them in and dig new holes.
You want us to dig new holes?
Exactly.
The new holes will lead in that direction
right over to the party.
Uh, good idea.
(all laughing)
Fill--
And pat.
Fill--
And pat.
Fill.
And pat.
Fill, fill.
(all laughing) (playful music)
Oh, that was quite a hike.
Try again McMeer.
Only this time don't hit the ball so hard.
(playful music)
Hm.
Now there's something strange.
These holes looks different or do they?
What?
They look like holes to me.
Oh, oh well.
I must be imaging things.
I'll try to hit the ball into that hole this time.
(club whacks) (McMeer grunts)
(Zigby grunts)
(playful music)
Brilliant.
The party looks great.
Remember, when Bertie reaches the last hole
we all jump out and should surprise!
They're almost here.
(all giggling)
ZigbyShh!
(playful music)
(ball clattering)
(playful music)
This is the last hole.
Do you wanna play again?
AllSurprise!
(all laughing)
Huh?
It's not my birthday.
(Zigby giggles)
This isn't a birthday party, it's a we miss Bertie party.
And we have lots of great games
like bobbing for apples.
And doing silly walks.
Whoa!
What pretty bulla tulla flowers,
(gasps) and a rainbow butterfly?
So you really made a party just for me?
We miss you Bertie and all the things we do together.
You do?
Oh, well I guess I have been
playing hidey hole a lot lately.
But, you're right.
There are other fun things to do.
You don't have to give up hidey hole.
Well I know.
I can still play it sometimes but
there is one thing I like even better then hidey hole.
What is it?
Playing with my friends.
Let's play!
(all laughing)
Look at me!
Silly!
(all laughing)
(happy shuffle music)
(birds squawking)
(yawning)
(bird calls)
That's funny.
That's funny.
Hey, I just planted those seeds.
If you're hungry then I've got some in a packet
Packet, packet.
Stop repeating me.
Stop repeating me.
(laughs)
Stop repeating me.
Everything I say comes bouncing back
you're just like an echo.
Echo.
Echo.
I'll call you Echo
Hey this could be fun.
Zigby, you're the best!
Zigby, you're the best!
Zigby, you're the best!
(laughs)
Thank you, Echo.
Have some more flower seeds.
(happy shuffle music)
Zigby are you up yet?
As sure as I'm stripey, Birdie.
Hey, who's this Zigby?
This is Echo.
He's my new friend.
New Friend.
New Friend.
(laughs)
He repeats everything I say
Listen!
Good morning Birdie
Good morning Birdie
Wow, a talking parrot!
I can't wait to show him to McMeer.
But Zigby, have you forgotten?
Today's McMeer's birthday!
Oh yeah, that's right.
And we're building him a new mailbox, remember?
His old one broke.
No problem, Birdie.
I'll just show Echo to McMeer and come right back.
Maybe you should wait until McMeer's present is ready,
then we can give it to him and have a proper birthday party.
But that'll take ages.
I won't be long.
(squawking) >> Zigby wait!
McMeer will--
EchoWon't be long.
Won't be long.
Oh dear!
I've got a feeling Zigby's trotting into trouble again.
Good morning McMeer!
(squawks)
Morning McMeer.
Shhh!
Hide up there Echo.
We're gonna give McMeer a surprise.
(Squawks) Surprise.
Hi Zigby!
It's a very extra extremely special day for me today.
(hums) Really?
Is that maybe because
Happy Birthday McMeer!
Parrot(squawks) Happy Birthday McMeer!
Thank You Zigby.
Is there an echo around here?
(laughs) There sure is McMeer.
Surprise!
Surprise, surprise!
Wow, a talking parrot for my birthday!
Oh thanks, Zigby!
Uh, well.
A talking parrot's just what I always wanted
more than anything in the whole world.
Sorry McMeer but Echo's not a present.
He's not?
No.
He flew into my house this morning
and I just wanted to show him to you.
Oh.
So what are we going to do for my birthday?
Go mango picking?
I love to eat lots of mangoes on my birthday
because they're my favorite fruit.
And I know a great tree, not far away.
Come on Zigby!
(tires screeching)
Uh, I'm sorry McMeer.
Uh, maybe later.
I'm, uh, I'm a bit busy to go mango picking now.
I've got something important to do back home.
I gotta go!
Gotta go!
Gotta go!
Oh.
Well, it's my birthday so I can pick my own mangoes
and make my own fun.
Hee-hee, yeah!
(hammering)
Birdie!
Birdie!
Birdie!
What's the matter?
You were right.
I should have waited till we had the present ready.
(squawks) Should have waited.
Should have waited.
Now McMeer thinks I'm too busy to do anything
with him on his birthday.
Hmm.
Well there's only one thing to do.
What's that?
Let's get mailbox building!
(bird chirping)
(saxophone music)
Happy Birthday, McMeer!
Thank You, McMeer.
I hope you're having a very happy day.
I'm sure I will, thank you.
♪ For I'm a jolly good meerkat
♪ For I'm a jolly good meerkat
♪ For I'm a jolly good meerkat
♪ and so says all of me.
Hip Hip Hooray!
Hip Hip Hooray!
Hooray!
It must be McMeer's birthday.
This mango is a great birthday present
but I still wish I had a talking parrot as a friend.
(bird chirps)
Wow! My birthday wish has come true!
I think I'll call you Bluey.
Hello Bluey!
You're supposed to say what I say.
Hello Bluey.
(sighs) Maybe you're just not a talking parrot.
He wants a talking parrot?
Oh, let's give him one.
It's his birthday!
Talking parrot.
Talking parrot.
What did you say?
(monkey noises) What did you say?
What did you say?
Wow you can talk
and without even opening your mouth.
Let's show Zigby!
Show Zigby.
Show Zigby.
(monkey noises and laughter)
I think McMeer likes his birthday present.
(laughter)
(walking music)
Oh, it looks great Birdie.
I think McMeer will have a very happy birthday after all.
McMeerZigby!
Zigby!
Uh, oh!
He's coming and the paint's not dry yet.
Oh, you keep him busy while I hide his present.
(happy music)
(grunts)
(bird squawks)
(breathing hard) Zigby!
Look who I just found.
His name is Bluey.
And he can talk!
(monkey noises)
He won't see us here.
McMeer is my friend
McMeer is my friend.
Wow, you're right!
He does talk.
And he doesn't even move his mouth.
Oh you try Zigby!
Say something and Bluey will say it right back.
All right.
Zigby is nice.
Zigby eats rice. (laughter)
I don't think you heard that right Bluey.
Try this.
Zigby is fantastic.
Zigby's made of plastic. (laughter)
No I'm not.
Zigby is so clever.
His ears are made of leather. (laugher)
McMeerThat's strange.
ZigbyVery strange.
Hey, hello Monkeys!
Monkeys!? >> Monkeys!?
(laughter)
Oh Zigby.
You were doing the talking?
Yeah, it was our birthday present to McMeer.
The parrot wasn't talking
so we did the talking for him.
(laughter)
AllHappy Birthday McMeer!
Thanks Monkeys!
Hello Bluey.
Hello Bluey.
So you can't talk after all.
(sighs)
I was so happy when I thought you could.
Oh, it's not your fault
but I was hoping to meet a talking parrot on my birthday.
Come on.
Let's go back home.
Ah, crazy coconuts.
I don't like to see McMeer so disappointed.
But, what can we do?
We can always give him this present.
Of course!
I forgot about that.
That will cheer him up for sure.
Hey, McMeer!
Wait!
Happy Birthday McMeer! >> Happy Birthday McMeer!
Wow!
I love it!
It's fantastic!
It's the best one I've ever seen.
Huh, what is it exactly?
Well, remember how your mailbox is broken.
No Birdie, wait!
Oh, bananas!
I know what it is and it's not a mailbox.
But it is a mailbox, Zigby.
No it's not.
Let's go to your burrow McMeer
and I'll show you what it is.
Birdie, can you please bring the package of flower seeds?
Flower seeds?
What do flower seeds got to do
with McMeer's birthday present?
(happy music)
It does look like a mailbox to me.
Echo! Bluey!
Flower seeds!
(squawks) Flower seeds!
Flower seeds!
(bird chips)
(eating noises)
It's a bird feeder! >> It's a bird feeder!
And here comes some more birds.
(birds chirping, squawking)
Flower seeds!
Flower seeds!
Yay! (laughs) Yay!
♪ It's your birthday today.
♪ It's your birthday today.
♪ So, we just came to say,
♪ So, we just came to say,
♪ Happy Birthday, McMeer!
♪ Happy Birthday, McMeer!
♪ Hip Hip Hooray!
All♪ Hip Hip Hooray!
Thank you Zigby, Birdie and everybody!
This is my best present
and my happiest birthday ever!
(squawking)
(laughter)
(theme music plays)
♪ Zigby
♪ Zigby
01x18 - Zigby Misses Bertie/ Zigby's Parrot
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Zigby lives in a treehouse in Mudwater Creek, on a lush tropical island. In a typical book or episode, the enthusiastic zebra "trots into trouble" through his slightly eccentric behaviour.
Zigby lives in a treehouse in Mudwater Creek, on a lush tropical island. In a typical book or episode, the enthusiastic zebra "trots into trouble" through his slightly eccentric behaviour.