Simba flees to a distant jungle, where he meets a meerkat named Timon and a warthog named Pumbaa . They teach him their "no worries" philosophy, Hakuna Matata .
The noble King of the Pride Lands and Simba’s father.
Demonstrated by Mufasa’s ultimate sacrifice for his son.
A hornbill who serves as the king's loyal but uptight majordomo. Central Themes
The film opens with the presentation of Simba, son of King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi , to the animals of the kingdom.