About the Show

THE ADVENTURES OF SKIPPY reflects today’s values and issues. Each of the 39 x 25 minute episodes is self-contained, with the exception of the first three episodes which can be shown as an introductory movie-length television special or as a stand alone movie

Set in Australia’s tropical north, Sonny Hammond (a 12 year-old boy in the 1966 series) is now a 37 year-old widower played by award winning actor, Andrew Clark – ANZACS, SWORD OF HONOUR, SEACHANGE, HALIFAX f.p, NEIGHBOURS.

In the new series Sonny has two 10 year-old non-identical twins played by newcomers Kate McNeil and Simon James. Sonny is the co-owner of HABITAT, an animal theme park in Australia’s tropical Gold Coast hinterland.

The series story line revolves around the humorous and/or dramatic situations experienced by Skippy and the Hammond family in their various exciting adventures.

Joining this talented trio is veteran actress Moya O’Sullivan who has been cast as Thelma Woods, the crusty but lovable co-owner of HABITAT and Fiona Shannon as Kate Burges as the attractive, 27 year old vet, who cares for all of the park’s wild animals.