The film leans heavily into identity themes, with its cast of 'misunderstood' and diverse animals, but largely avoids clumsy didacticism. Some viewers may interpret the focus on inclusion and subverting villain/hero tropes as sacrificing a tighter, more traditional adventure narrative.

'Back to the Outback' subverts some traditional roles (the 'scary' creatures are misunderstood heroes, authority figures like zookeepers are antagonists), and it places heavy emphasis on individual self-acceptance over cultural, family, or hierarchical values. No major subversion of religion or deep heritage, but tradition is definitely trivialized.

The film pushes a clear modern message of inclusion and anti-judgment, but it doesn't go out of its way to viciously caricature those who disagree. Still, alternative viewpoints and any value to tradition are notably absent or portrayed unsympathetically.