Elliot the sad and lonely elephant meets Tuti the tortoise who helps him search for his missing family by walking together and asking other animals if they are Elliot's family, which they are not. After spending time together eating and playing, Tuti spots elephants in the distance and asks Elliot if they are his family, to which Elliot happily confirms they are and thanks Tuti for helping him find his family and becoming his new best friend.