Talk to the Animals

"Talk to the Animals" is a song written by British composer Leslie Bricusse.

The song was not generally well appreciated, and in some cases was disliked, by those who were working on the film during the time of its production.

It was also featured in the 1998 remake of the film starring Eddie Murphy.

The song first appears in Dolittle's residence, when the Doctor fully realizes from his parrot, Polynesia, that intelligently communicating with animals is an acquirable skill.

The song is reprised outdoors when the Doctor finds he has mastered the skill and joyfully celebrates, surrounded by animals.