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Zito is a male elephant. He is the mate of Ma Tembo, the father of Mtoto and Zigo, and a member of Ma Tembo's Herd
Appearance[]
Zito is a large and bulky elephant with a long trunk and two white tusks. His skin is dark gray, tinged with blue, and he bears several dark spots on top of his head and along his back. Zito's eyes are black, and he has two notches in his left ear.
Personality[]
Although Zito initially appears friendly and passive when approached, he can demonstrate a very short temper and bouts of irritability. He has great regard for tradition and is prone to lashing out at others when things are not going as planned. He also gets furious when he is forced to help in situations he does not personally believe call for his help, demonstrating that he can be rude and quite frankly neglectful of the bigger picture. Despite this, Zito is capable of honesty and raw emotion. He is not fully heartless, caring for animals in times of need and showcasing a tender side of himself hidden underneath his hide. He also shares great respect for animals of importance, such as the Lion Guard.
History[]
Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands[]
A Celebration in the Pride Lands[]
Zito attends the Kupatana celebration.
The Pride Lands Games[]
Zito attends the Pride Lands Games.
Wildfire Emergency[]
When searching for help, Anga notices Ma Tembo's Herd in Kilio Valley. She informs Ono of her findings, and they immediately fly to Kilio Valley, approaching Ma Tembo. Seeing their state, she asks what's going on worriedly, and Ono desperately clarifies that Poromoko Crevasse is on fire and that animals and habitats will be lost should the fires spread any further. Zito huffs that there has been no lightning to cause a fire, much to Anga and Ono's ire. Zito adds that it's the Lion Guard's responsibility to protect them, refusing to help unless it's Royal Family business. Ma Tembo slaps him on the side of his haunch with her tail, telling him that they help all Pride Landers - as her father once said, a threat to the Pride Lands is a threat to the Pride Landers. Feeling sympathy for the avians, Ma Tembo promises to help them, honored to assist. Zito opens his mouth to protest, but she lashes her tail against his side again, affirming that this is an order; either he comes and helps or stays at Kilio Valley by himself. The elephants take off, and reluctantly, Zito follows.
Upon arriving at Poromoko Crevasse, Ma Tembo instructs everyone to get moving and waste no time, and swiftly, the elephants, Anga, and Ono diminish the flames. Ma Tembo praises the teamwork, but noticing that Zito isn't helping, she barks at him to help or let the fire destroy everything around him. He mutters that he's only doing this for her, spraying sand onto the wildfires. Eventually, the Poromoko Crevasse fires are put out, and Ma Tembo gives more praise to everyone. Ono informs her that there's still raging fires in Chakula Plains and Mbali Fields, to which Ma Tembo promises to assist and put them out. She silences Zito from complaining, prohibiting him from arguing any further and asserting that they will help the Pride Landers, who are their family. Soon, the elephants extinguish the fires at Chakula Plains and head to Mbali Fields, working on putting the fires out there. Ma Tembo turns to the elephants, ordering three to make fire breaks, another three to spray water and sand, and the rest to help additional animals. Everyone begins to combat the fires, pleasing Ma Tembo, but she becomes infuriated when she sees Zito refusing to help once again. She snarls at him to help or go home, and he snorts that no one is in danger and he might as well leave.
Whipping him on the head with her trunk, Ma Tembo angrily inquires if he has even been cognizant fighthing these wildfires and seeing the damage, reminding him that animals are in danger and that his behavior is not fit of a Pride Lander. Zito attempts to protest, but she retorts that while he may not agree with her view about the Circle of Life, he did help the Pride Landers fight Scar. He points out that he only did because the entire Pride Lands was in danger, though Ma Tembo asks what he thinks will happen if he doesn't help the other animals. This is different from their last major battle; they are not fighting a threat that could wipe out all of Africa, but still a traumatizing threat to all animals, such as Fuli. She questions why he'd sit around and watch everyone suffer, and slowly, Zito realizes that she is right. He recalls how he contrasted Ma Tembo's personality, thinking of his family and coming to see that he has been awful. Ma Tembo asks if he sees what she does now, stating that every life is precious, not just lives in their herd. She encourages him to help repay the debt they owe to the Lion Guard, urging him not to waste everything because of his arrogance.
Zito surveys the field, seeing the Lion Guard and Fuli's battered family, finally gaining sympathy. He apologizes, vowing to make up for this one day, but choosing to take a small step for the greater good. He joins Johari, extinguishing flames with dirt, and Johari praises him for coming around, to which he tells him not to tease him. Once the fires are put out, Zito awkwardly apologizes for wasting valuable seconds and viewing other animals' lives as inferior, promising to engage in his service as a Pride Lander and become a better elephant. Ma Tembo, curling her trunk around his, affirms him and says that he'll be regarded well someday. When Ma Tembo offers shelter in Kilio Valley, Zito agrees with her, no more doubts in mind.
The Likizo ya Mvua Celebration[]
The Ultimate Lion Guard Day[]
The Great Elephant Migration[]
Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands[]
Zito is one of the Pride Landers that is gathered at Pride Rock when Simba announces Scar's return. When Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Zito is one of the many animals gathered at the base of Pride Rock. He and his herd soon go to Kilio Valley to help Kion and Mhina, and Kion assigns the elephants to extinguish the fires. Later, Zito participates in the final battle for the Pride Lands.
Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy[]
Zito is one of the many animals gathered at Pride Rock when the Lion Guard departs for the Tree of Life.
Family[]
Trivia[]
- Zito is voiced by Nick Watt.