When their favorite zoo visitor loses his teddy bear, the gang goes on a wild adventure through New York City to return it to him. In the process, Marty learns that some things in life can't be found in an instruction manual.

Melman finds a lucky flower and is convinced that today will be his best day ever. But when a series of unlucky events threatens to ruin his day, he's faced with the choice to drown in his sorrows or "take back the day."

When the happy-go-lucky sea lions draw crowds away from his show, Alex decides that he needs to act like the sea lions. But upon finding his attempts to compete with them don't bring back the crowds, Alex learns to be true to himself.