After the loss of his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, the famous doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, isolates himself behind the walls of his mansion, with only his menagerie of exotic animals as his only company.But when the young Queen falls seriously ill, Dr. Dolittle, initially reluctant, is forced to set sail for a mythical island in an epic adventure in search of a cure. As he meets ancient rivals and discovers strange creatures, this journey will lead him to regain his brilliant spirit and courage.On his quest, the doctor is joined by a young apprentice and a merry band of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla, an enthusiastic but stubborn duck, a squabbling duo between a cynical ostrich and a cheerful polar bear, and finally a stubborn parrot, Dolittle’s most trusted advisor and confidant.