The series takes place before the events of the original Kung Fu Panda film and follows the journey of four young animals - Pei Pei, a clumsy but lovable pug; Tigress, a fierce and confident tiger; Monkey, a mischievous and agile monkey; and Chimp, a witty and resourceful chimpanzee. The four friends are trained by Master Oogway, a wise and powerful old tortoise, to become the legendary Paws of Destiny, a group of kung fu heroes destined to save the Valley of Peace from an ancient evil.