ABC Kids Orders Kangaroo Beach Season Two

Australia’s ABC Kids has ordered a second season of Kangaroo Beach, produced by ABC, Screen Australia and Cheeky Little Media.

The show’s four animal lifeguards will continue to explore new water safety themes for preschoolers in the new season, which is set to hit screens in summer 2023. Key partners on board include the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) and Surf Life Saving Australia.

ACTF will also continue to distribute the series, and Cheeky Little Commercial will continue as the global brand manager.

“We’re so happy to be heading into season two of Kangaroo Beach,” said Patrick Egerton, executive producer for Cheeky Little. “Congratulations to the entire Cheeky Little team for making a wonderful show that resonates so strongly with kids and their families. After the rapid success here in Australia, it’s madly exciting to see the show make a huge splash in the U.K., LatAm and beyond. I think 2022 will be a big year for our little lifeguard cadets!”

“Kangaroo Beach has quickly become a beloved ABC Kids Brand thanks to the lovable surf cadets who’ve connected via humor and geniune warmth,” said Libbie Doherty, head of children’s production for ABC. “The distinctive Australian beach setting is a rich storyworld with plenty of fun and action to explore beach culture that is relatable to kids all over the world in the new episodes for next summer.”

Grainne Brunsdon, head of content at Screen Australia, added, “We are excited to support the second season of this charming, funny and educational series from Cheeky Little Media that has made waves around the world. We look forward to this series engaging young viewers on the ABC later in the year.”

“ACTF is pleased to be teaming up with Cheeky Little on Kangaroo Beach and to be able to bring this delightful and positive series to the world,” said Bernadette O’Mahony, ACTF’s head of content.