I saw that I had made an earlier post in here years back. But my view on Zazu has changed since then. He's definitely not a bad person, but just likes to behave in his own little way. Plus, his first film design as a hornbill character isn't really bad at all. So I like him as a 2D film character more now. And after seeing more of how he's really like in IJCWTBK, you know you yourself has grown up when you side with what he tries to teach cub Simba and Nala about respect and responsibility in that song, that you begin to feel a bit for him. While it is still funny though, Zazu's really only trying to help them understand more about living life.
So I mean, you can't blame the bird (despite his small and weak physical form) for trying to be a good adult role model and friend to Simba while really getting to know each other in the process for truly caring reasons, and not necessarily because Zazu knew Simba was next in line to become king. Why else would Zazu say in the song (and even with emphasizing body language using the "hands" of his wings even though he seems to easily get frustrated):
"I think it's time that you and I, arranged a heart-to-heart!"
"I found a place that was beyond my wildest dreams. But..., it still wasn't home." - Timon; Lion King 1 1/2 (3)
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- If you were to die today, where will you spend eternity?