Summoned from an ashram in Tibet, Ace finds himself on a perilous journey into the jungles of Africa to find Shikaka, the missing sacred animal of the friendly Wachati tribe. He must accomplish this before the wedding of the Wachati's Princess to the prince of the warrior Wachootoos. If Ace fails, the result will be a vicious tribal war.
Pet detective Ace Ventura is called out of a self-imposed exile in a Tibetan monastery to investigate the theft of Shaman's sacred bat, the "White Bat". This theft has caused a rift between two tribes, and Ace must find the bat before the conflict escalates. His investigation leads him on a wild adventure through the African jungle, encountering eccentric characters and bizarre situations.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls was met with generally negative reviews from critics, though it was a significant box office success, outperforming its predecessor. While some appreciated Jim Carrey's physical comedy and over-the-top performance, many found the humor to be juvenile and the plot to be nonsensical. Audience reception was more favorable, enjoying the slapstick and Carrey's unique brand of humor.
Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be hilarious and a great deal of fun, particularly praising Jim Carrey's comedic performance. Many enjoyed the over-the-top nature of the film and its silliness, considering it a worthy sequel.
During the filming of the scene where Ace Ventura is in the bird cage with rats, Jim Carrey was genuinely afraid of rats. The crew had to resort to using very small, tame rats for his close-ups and CGI for the wider shots.
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