Zazu

―Zazu[src] | ”

**Zazu** is a male hornbill who serves as the majordomo of the Pride Lands.

Initially, Zazu served as Mufasa's majordomo. However, after the king's untimely death, Zazu was imprisoned and forced to serve the crown by Mufasa's younger brother and the successor to the throne, Scar. Eventually, Mufasa's son, Simba, returned to the Pride Lands and challenged Scar's right to rule. In the ensuing battle, Zazu fought against Scar's hyena minions and supported Simba's claim to the throne. Once Simba defeated Scar and took his place as the king of Pride Rock, Zazu served as his majordomo.

During Simba's reign, Zazu played a crucial role in the kingdom's governance, serving as an advisor and mentor of sorts. Though the two shared a positive relationship, as Simba had fully-grown, their interactions occasionally echoed those displayed in seasons prior, with Zazu giving Simba words of advice, only to be met with his responses of childish annoyance.

## Biography

### Simba's presentation

―Zazu to Scar, after the latter misses Simba's presentation[src] | ”

### Rescuing Simba and Nala

―Zazu to Simba and Nala, after they discover the Elephant Graveyard[src] | ”

### Battle for Pride Rock

―Zazu, during the battle of Pride Rock[src] | ”

### Warning Kiara about the Outsiders

**Zazu**: *Nothing there but a bunch of backstabbing, murderous Outsiders!*

—Zazu and Simba to Kiara[src] | ”

### Saving Kion from Pua's float

―Zazu, after Kion intrudes on Pua's float[src] | ”

### Kupatana

―Zazu corrects Mbuni's pronunciation[src] | ”

### Captured by Janja's clan

―Zazu to Janja's clan, after they capture him[src] | ”

### Kumbuka celebration

**Kion**: *In the Outlands.*

—Zazu and Kion[src] | ”

Zazu attended the Kumbuka celebration at Pride Rock. During the festivities, Simba got stung by Sumu the scorpion and collapsed, which caused Zazu to panic and rush to his friend's aid. With the scorpion gone, the Lion Guard returned to Pride Rock, where Rafiki explained that the only cure for Simba's malady was volcanic ash. Though Zazu and Kion realized that the closest volcano was in the Outlands, the cub resolved to find the antidote for his father regardless. Zazu stayed by Simba's side until the Lion Guard returned to Pride Rock with volcanic ash, which healed him, and Zazu rejoiced.

### Scar's attacks

―Zazu, after Scar's attack on Mizimu Grove[src] | ”

### Battle for the Pride Lands

―Zazu, as training against the Outlanders begins[src] | ”

### Kiara's first hunt

―Zazu to Simba, after Kovu saves Kiara's life[src] | ”

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Seasons later, Zazu gathered with Simba's pride at Pride Rock to watch Kiara embark on her first solo hunt. Once Kiara had left, Simba paced nervously on Pride Rock while Zazu assured him that she would be fine and asked what could happen. No sooner had Zazu said this when Simba noticed smoke on the horizon. Horrified, he ordered Zazu to fly ahead and find Kiara.

While scouring the Pride Lands, Zazu spotted Kovu pulling an unconscious Kiara out of a lake and resolved to tell Simba. Eventually, Simba and Nala arrived at the scene, and Simba confronted Kovu. During the course of the conversation, Kovu asked to join Simba's pride, and Nala reminded Simba that Kovu had saved Kiara's life. Zazu added that they were in Kovu's debt and that royal protocol demanded that all debts be paid. However, he added that Simba might want to make an exception in this case. Out of respect for his father's law, Simba allowed Kovu to join his pride. As the group departed for Pride Rock, Zazu called Kovu "riffraff" and flew after Simba.

### Kion's coronation

Zazu attended Kion's wedding to Rani at the Tree of Life.

## Appearances

* *The Lion King: The Full Story*
	+ "The Circle of Life"
	+ "Be Prepared"
	+ "Stampede"
	+ "Slimy Yet Satisfying"
	+ "The Roar of Terror"
	+ "Battle for Pride Rock"
	+ "He Lives in You"
	+ "We Are One"
	+ "Return of the Roar"
	+ "Day of the Crocodiles" (mentioned)
	+ "Bunga and the King" (mentioned)
	+ "Our Kupatana Community"
	+ "Can't I Wait to be Queen?"
	+ "Never Roar Again"
	+ "Ono's Idol"
	+ "The Savannah Summit"
	+ "The Rise of Scar"
	+ "The Ukumbusho Tradition"
	+ "The Morning Report"
	+ "The Scorpion's Sting"
	+ "Chamber of Secrets" (cave painting)
	+ "Tujiinue"
	+ "Battle for the Pride Lands"
	+ "Friends to the End" (in flashback(s))
	+ "The Big Break"
	+ "The Outsider"
	+ "Love Will Find a Way"
	+ "Return to the Pride Lands"
	+ *The Lion King: The Full Story/The Finale*