Animals United

The Okavango Delta suffers a drought as the annual flood fails to arrive, leaving water scarce. Chino and Biggie, a rhino and buffalo herd, fiercely vie for every precious drop while Billy the meerkat joins Socrates the lion to seek a safer water source.

Billy and Socrates venture into the dark, muddy expanse known as the Valley of Death as they begin their quest to reclaim water. The trek tests their courage and resolve as dangers loom in the harsh landscape.

In the harsh wilderness, they encounter a rag‑tag troupe: Sushi the polar bear, Toby the kangaroo, Smiley the Tasmanian devil, Winifred and Winston the Galápagos tortoises, and Charles the rooster. Each survivor bears the marks of human activity and hopes to find relief and safety.

Socrates recounts a harrowing tale of he and his brother Mambo venturing into the Valley of Death. Mambo falls to a brutal poacher, a reminder of the dangers that haunt this place and the costs of seeking water.

The next morning, the animals learn the true source of the drought: a dam built to power the Eden Paradise Hotel. Mr. Smith, the hotel’s proprietor, blocks the natural water flow, threatening the delta’s balance and livelihoods.

Toto the chimpanzee becomes a crucial ally, helping the animals navigate the dam’s water system and identify how water is being withheld. With Toto’s expertise, they search for a way to reclaim water and restore balance.

A poacher named Hunter kidnaps Socrates, forcing Billy and the others to improvise a daring rescue. They rally their courage and prepare a plan to save their companion and continue the mission to reclaim water.

The animal community holds a conference to warn humans about a bleak future if water is hoarded and manipulated. They call for accountability and to share the delta’s lifeblood more fairly, hoping to change minds.

Winifred and Winston, the Galápagos tortoises, pass away during the struggle to protect the water’s future. Their deaths underscore the high cost of inaction and the urgency of action from all beings.

Undeterred, Billy, Socrates, Toto, and the rest push onward through the Valley of Death toward the dam. They refuse to give up, enduring heat, danger, and dwindling water as they move closer to their goal.

Hunter tries to stop them with a bi-plane, but Toto foils the plan and buys the team time to press forward. The quick thinking of their allies demonstrates the resilience of the animals under pressure.

In a bold natural protest, the animals unleash a locust swarm that devastates the conference room, devouring documents and even clothes. The swarm sends a clear signal to those responsible for the water blockade that their actions will not go unanswered.

Billy rescues Socrates, and the pair slip away down a chute with Toto’s help. The escape marks a turning point as they evade Hunter and stay on course toward the dam.

They corner Hunter and threaten to drop him into a tiger’s den unless he explains why he blocked the water. Billy lands a decisive knockout blow, and the dam finally releases its water, restoring life to the delta.

With water restored, the animals celebrate and invite Toto to join their new community. They head toward the city to hold humans to account and ensure a safer future for all inhabitants of the Delta.