Doctor Dolittle and his animals bid farewell to the monkeys and start their journey back home. Polynesia warns them to be careful while passing through the land of the Jolliginki, as the king is likely still angry with them. As they make their way through the forest, they become lost. Despite their best efforts, they inadvertently wander into the king’s garden and are captured by the king’s men.

Doctor Dolittle and his animals are taken before the king, who orders them back to prison and assigns Doctor Dolittle to scrub his kitchen floor as punishment. Meanwhile, Polynesia remains hidden in a tree, observing everything. She soon spots Chee-Chee and tells him what happened. As they are discussing their predicament, they see Prince Bumpo, the king’s son, approaching. Polynesia comes up with a plan to hypnotize the prince and convince him to help Doctor Dolittle and his friends escape. Polynesia successfully hypnotizes Prince Bumpo, who smiles entranced.

Polynesia ensures that no one sees her as she sneaks out of the garden and across to the prison where Doctor Dolittle and his friends are held. She finds Gub-Gub the pig, who is trying to sniff the cooking smells from the palace kitchen.