🐒 Interesting fact: All Hail King Julien (2014–2017) — This prequel series to the Madagascar films explains why the lemurs were so obsessed with dancing and partying when the zoo animals arrived; the show explores King Julien’s chaotic rise to the throne and his constant attempts to fend off predators with sheer ridiculousness. Danny Jacobs took over the voice of King Julien from Sacha Baron Cohen for the series and won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his performance. The show is known for its surp