Shakira's "Zoo": Zootopia 2's big, danceable single
An adult pop star's voice on a made-for-kids Disney song. The marketing machine is switched fully on.
This is Zootopia 2's official single, so yes, it's built to sell cinema tickets and merchandise as much as it is to entertain. That doesn't make it bad; Shakira's "Try Everything" from the original film is a genuine kids'-content classic, and this one has the same big, danceable energy. Three minutes, bright, loud and entirely safe, just know the marketing machine is fully switched on.
At a glance
Will it actually calm them down?
Brilliant on Sunny days, energy to burn and wants fun
Good on Rainy days, lifts a flat moodScores measure how reliably this video moves a child toward a settled, regulated state. In the Piko app, kids tell us their weather and we do the matching automatically.
Which kids will love it?
Why it works
Shakira wrote a song for children before, and it worked brilliantly. This follows the same formula: huge, danceable energy, animal characters, a chorus built for repeat listens. Our review flags no fear triggers at any age and rates it fully safe, this is squarely mainstream Disney content.
Sensory-wise it's genuinely high: fast cuts, bright colours, loud repetitive music, exactly what you'd expect from a pop music video edited for maximum energy. It's a poor pick for quiet time and a strong one for a dance-along.
The honest note is commercial purpose: this exists to promote a cinema release, and the product categories flagged include both the film and its merchandise. Enjoy the song for what it is, a genuinely fun three minutes, while knowing exactly what job it's doing.
When to reach for it
- The dance-along energy burst. Three minutes of pure movement and music, built for jumping around the living room.
- For an already-excited Zootopia fan. Direct tie-in content that delivers exactly what a fan of the film wants.
- Not for quiet time. High sensory intensity throughout; this adds energy rather than settling it.
Sensory & SEN notes
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Questions parents ask
Is this connected to the Zootopia films?
Yes, it's the official single from Zootopia 2, performed by Shakira, who also sang "Try Everything" for the original film.
Is it safe content, given it's sung by an adult pop artist?
Very safe. Our review rates it 100 for safety with no fear triggers flagged at any age. It was written and produced specifically for this children's film.
Will my child want Zootopia merchandise after watching?
Likely, this is officially tied to the film and its merchandise as its primary commercial purpose. It's a straightforward promotional single.
Is it calming or energising?
Firmly energising. Fast cuts and loud, danceable music throughout, best used to lift energy rather than settle it.
40+ checks per video, with a final pass from the review desk · Scored 17 July 2026 · We do not host videos; playback is via YouTube's official embed.