Zola is the second of the Creator Curators. He is the king of The Savannah, the second set of levels in the game, LittleBigPlanet. He is another character than can be obtained in the level The Collector's Lair.
Story[]
LittleBigPlanet[]
During the start of the level Swinging Safari, Sackboy is launched to the surface in a submarine, inadvertedly crashing into a statue on the beach Zola had erected and irrepairably demolishing it. The Wobbly Ape that stands near the accident then tells the player that they must find Zola and see if he can find it in himself to forgive them. When the player reaches Zola, he offers forgiveness on the grounds that Sackboy finds out what is startling the buffalo of his world, which turns out to be from a crocodile frenzy. He does not appear again after the Swinging Safari level until The Collector's Lair, in which he must be freed along with the other Characters.
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Appearance[]
Zola is a male lion with peacock feathers as his mane and an ornate, almost masklike crown. He has has four legs, pronounced claws, and a brightly patterned body.
Personality[]
Due to limited appearances and dialogue, we do not know any of his true insights. However, from what is seen of him, it's implied that he is very forgiving and gentle. He also appears to be a selfless indiviual, as he urges Sackboy to free everyone else once his cage is opened in The Collector's Lair.
Relationships[]
The King mentions him once. The Wobbly Ape guide seems to be worried when Sackboy knocks down one of Zola's creations and seems to be a go-to guy for him. Zola is forgiving for his creation destroyed by your Sackperson and senses you could help with the buffalo. When you free Zola in The Collector's Lair, he mentions that you need to help everyone else, which implies he has good relations with the other hostages.
Trivia[]
- Zola was originally going to be a monkey, a design seen in a Toys R' Us ad for the game, his species change was likely done due to lions being seen as a symbol of nobility.
- Furthermore, Zola appears to have two monkey designs, one is more or less a standard Wobbly Ape with glasses and a crown of peacock feathers, while the other gives him a red face and a belt of sharp animal teeth.
- LittleBigPlanet Karting seems to allude to this original design, as you can see an ape dressed as Zola in that game.
- Zola is the most seldom seen creator, appearing in only 2 levels, with 3 possible flesh appearances. He only appears once in his own region, The Savannah.
- The Great Magician comes in second, with 2 levels and 5 possible flesh appearances.
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