Sky Kids Launches ‘Save Our Wildlife’ Documentary and ‘Obki’ Season 3 to Encourage Environmental Awareness in Children

Sky Kids Launches ‘Save Our Wildlife’ Documentary and ‘Obki’ Season 3 to Encourage Environmental Awareness in Children

(IN BRIEF) Sky is set to release a new documentary titled “Save Our Wildlife” on October 9, aimed at inspiring children and families to protect the planet. The documentary, in partnership with Sky Zero, follows eight-year-old conservationist Aneeshwar Kunchala and friends from around the world as they focus on the threats facing iconic species and explore conservation efforts in various countries. Additionally, the third season of “Obki,” featuring an eco-friendly alien and new friends, will premiere in November, teaching children about making a positive impact on the environment through humor and comedy.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 6-Oct-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has announced a brand-new documentary Save Our Wildlife set to hit Sky Kids platforms on 9 October. The show will also air on Sky News on 2 and 3 December whilst COP 28 takes place.

This one-off special in partnership with Sky Zero sees eight-year-old conservationist Aneeshwar Kunchala and five friends from around the world focus on the threats facing six iconic species. From elephants to Bengal tigers, green sea turtles to majestic Monarch butterflies, young viewers will find out why the populations are in decline and what can be done to save them.

Kids report from the UK, Mexico, Australia, India, Kenya, and the Arctic as they look at how animals are being looked after and protected from the effects of climate change. In the UK, kids learn about how they can protect wildlife, focusing specifically on butterflies and bees.

And that’s not all, next month will see Obki the eco-friendly alien return for a third season with new friends such as Lumi the Penguin and Pax the Panda, as they take on adventures as they learn how to help save the planet. Full of humour and comedy throughout, this series aims to teach kids that small changes can make a big difference, offering actionable solutions in a fun and easily digestible format.

Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids at Sky UK and Ireland said: “Save Our Wildlife is an important documentary in raising awareness of climate issues and showing young people how they can help protect the environment. We’re using the power of our voice and our characters like Obki to inspire children and their families to make positive changes that will benefit the planet.”

To help children and families do their bit to protect the planet, Sky Zero is partnering with WWF to offer an online hub of resources and activities related to the wildlife from Save Our Wildlife. This hub will give kids and families a way to connect with nature in their everyday life and will be available on www.skyzero.sky/kids from 9 October.

Notes to Editors

• Show imagery can be viewed on SEAC here
• Save Our Wildlife (1×30) was commissioned by Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content for Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content for Sky and Ireland. The Commissioning Editor for Sky is Ian France. The documentary is produced by Fresh Start Media; Roger Farrant is Executive Producer. The documentary will be available on Sky Kids from 9 October and will air on Sky News on 2 and 3 December.
• Obki Series 3 (15×2) was commissioned by Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content for Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content for Sky and Ireland. The Commissioning Editor for Sky is Ian France. The series is produced by OBKI Productions; Amanda Evans is Executive Producer. The series will be available on Sky Kids from 27 November.

About Sky Kids

• The Sky Kids package is home to over 10,000 episodes of award-winning kids’ content on demand and a variety of linear partner channels such as Nick Jr., Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon,

• The linear channel offers a raft of new Sky original content and franchise favourites to inspire and entertain kids (age 1-7).
• All Sky Kids content is available to watch in safe, child-friendly environments. Through the Sky Kids app which offers content on demand, available to all Sky customers with the Sky Kids package, parents can create personalised age profiles for their children, alongside a ‘sleep mode’ to moderate screen time, while they watch content on the go.
• The Sky Kids package is available for just £6 a month, for Sky customers with Sky’s signature pack. Members of streaming service NOW can also enjoy Sky Kids with its £9.99 Entertainment Membership.

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