The Madagascar 3 File
It sounds like you're referring to (2012), the third film in DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar franchise.
Would you like a specific analysis (characters, themes, soundtrack) or a comparison with the first two films? the madagascar 3
The heart of the film is their time with a struggling traveling European circus, specifically the heroic (a tiger), the cheerful Stefano (a seal), and the optimistic Gia (a jaguar). Through their help, the zoo animals learn to embrace the freedom and joy of performing—not as a captive routine, but as a celebration of life. The film culminates in a breathtaking, visually explosive circus show in New York, where they finally realize "home" is wherever their family is. It sounds like you're referring to (2012), the