Two characters, Groggins and Captain Jon Voyage, introduce themselves to the audience on a newly discovered island called Honopopo. Groggins explains that his grandfather first discovered the island and that it is home to rare creatures, including a legendary beast. He says they will catalogue the animals without harming them. Captain Jon Voyage then explains that he runs a taxidermy museum, stuffing and displaying animal skins for profit. He hopes to find and stuff the legendary creature on the island to make money.