The strip is now drawn and written by Fred Wagner, who took over in 1994. Animal Crackers charming characters and gentle humor have made it popular in the U.S. and overseas, and the feature has enjoyed extensive licensing and merchandising. Storyline Somewhere deep in the heart of Africa lies the Freeborn Wildlife Preserve, home of the cast of Animal Crackers. For a place where the law of the jungle rules, Freeborn is home to an amazingly civilized bunch of animals. Well, maybe civilized isn t the right word.
Human is more like it.
Here, the lovelorn Lyle Lion, king of the beasts, unsuccessfully pursues Lana. Lana, in turn, enjoys the flattering position of being sought after by many maned creatures. Inc. All Rights Reserved.