While working on Copacabana I got the idea for this story. Meerkats are one of my favorite animals so I thought they'd make the perfect addition to the Central Park Zoo.

You know I don't own the Penguins of Madagascar, I don't need to say it right? Well... I did anyways.

"Kowalski, status report." Skipper stated in military fashion, while the Penguin he was addressing used a pair of binoculars to look left of their habitat.

"It appears the new habitats construction is complete, Sir." Kowalski answered. Holding up a flier before he continued, "And according to this the new animals will be here in a few days."

"Good work Kowalski!" Skipper complimented before taking a look through the binoculars himself.

The youngest of the Penguins waddled over to them "What kind of animals are they?" he questioned happily in his British accent.

Kowalski turned to Private, "It would seem they are Meerkats." he said while handing him the flier.

Rico popped up from nowhere "KITTY!" he yelled happily.

"Actually Meerkats aren't related to cats at all, they're a member of the Mongoose family." Kowalski was about to continue his lecture but noticing the blank look on Rico's face he realized it was a lost cause.

"I've never seen a Meerkat before." commented Private as he looked at the cartoon Meerkats on the flier, "I con't wait to meet them!"

Skipper padded Private on the back, "We'll give them a warm welcome, Private."

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A few days later after the Zoo had closed Kowalski called out, "Skipper, Alice is placing a crate in the new habitat." He handed Skipper his binoculars.

Taking a look Skipper announced to the other Penguins, "That must be the new arrivals Men. We'll wait two hours, then start Operation 'Welcoming Party'!"

Rico jumped into the air "Yeah PARTY!" he snickered excitedly.

( Two Hour Later )

The Penguins were gathered at the edge of their habitat, Skipper was looking them over. "Alright men, let's try to make a good first impression!" Turning to Private he asked, "Got the welcoming gift Soldier?"

Private held up a tacky house plant, that was near dead. "Check!"

Skipper then turned his attention to Rico. "Rico! Stop eating all the snacks!", he ordered.

After shoving another flipper full of chips into his mouth Rico hung his head. "Aaaw!"

"Now let's move out!" Skipper said as he began to march toward the Meerkat enclosure. They easily made their way in, it was set up as a semi-desert environment. The ground was slightly sandy with sparse patches of grass. The only thing missing were the Meerkats. Skipper turned to his men "Fan out, those mammals have to be here somewhere." with that order all four dispersed.

"Hello? Anyone here?" Private voiced nervously while walking up a small mound to get a better look around. Suddenly he disappeared, the others were alerted by his yelp.

They all came running to where the house plant now lay abandoned. "Private? Where are you Soldier?!" Skipper called out. Kowalski and Rico were in fighting positions fearful of an ambush. Skipper saw a small bush on the other side of the mound that wasn't attached to the ground. Moving it aside he noticed that there was a hole in the ground. knelling down Skipper looked in, "Private, are you down here?" concern was showing in his voice.

Private slowly came into view in the hole. Rubbing his sore bum he answered, "Sorry about that Skippa, I didn't see the hole here." Skipper lowered his flipper into the hole to help Private climb out. But he didn't take the offer, "I think there's tunnels down here, maybe we should take a look around." Private suggested.

"That's good thinking Private!" he turned to the others, "Alright men, we're going in, be on your guard!" then Skipper jumped into the hole, closely followed by Kowalski and Rico. Once everyone was inside Skipper started to walk down the tunnel leading deep into the Earth. The further they went the darker the tunnel became and Private quickly began regretting his suggestion.

*GASP* What's going on? I dunno! Guess we'll find out in the next chapter!