Madagascar: Operation Penguin for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance is an action-adventure platformer set in the Madagascar universe. Players take on the role of Private, the resourceful penguin, on a mission to save his pals from the confines of the zoo. With a blend of stealth, puzzle-solving, and acrobatic maneuvers, players navigate through a variety of levels inspired by the movie. The game features espionage-themed gameplay as Private embarks on clandestine operations against the nefarious plans of zookeepers and other threats.