Character Profile
Mango the Meerkat
The quickest animal at Kelly's Zoo, with the wiggliest nose. Mango loves to race — but he is learning that stopping to help a friend is even better than coming first.
Fastest in the zoo The Meerkat Lookout Always on the go
Favourite Snacks
Wriggly grubs
Dug up himself, with a great deal of enthusiasm.
Juicy beetles
Crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle.
Sweet berries
A quick snack between races.
Crunchy seeds
Shared with his whole family in one big heap.
Hobbies
Racing
He races himself, every single morning.
Keeping watch
Standing tall on the Meerkat Lookout, looking out for everyone.
Digging
Meerkats dig the very best tunnels in the zoo.
Helping friends
He has learned that stopping to help is the very best way to win.
"Going slowly is how you help a friend."
— Mango