(blissful music) – Humans and animals share a special and powerful connection. They help us to see the world
from a different perspective. They make us smile. They teach us just as
much as we teach them. But perhaps the most
intriguing and wondrous gift that animals can provide
is the power of healing. It was that extraordinary gift that our visionary donor, Denny Sanford, wanted to share with the
children who need it the most. But how? How do we share the
common sites and sounds of the natural world with
hospitalized children? Well, in 2013 Denny Sanford joined forces with San Diego Zoo Global, and the San Diego Zoo
Kids Channel was born. (upbeat tribal music) For the past five years, we
have traveled near and far, capturing adventures and discoveries, allowing you to experience
every action-packed moment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a commercial-free television program available at the push of a button. As this idea grew and San Diego Zoo Kids began to touch more and more lives, it became so much more than
just a television channel. It quickly became a way
for wildlife specialists from around the world to share
their passion for animals, and a respect for the beautiful
habitats where they reside, a tool which allows children and their parents to laugh, learn, and form a connection with the animals they see right in front of them, a portal to the natural world where children can momentarily be distracted from their troubles, but most importantly, it
provided them with hope. – When they come here,
they’re here in and out a lot, but to have something
that’s only offered here, that is a great thing
because it’s something to look forward to. – Molly was here for 40 days
and this became our home, so it’s important to try
and experience these things while you’re here because
we couldn’t pack up and go to the zoo. – The channels that
were otherwise available aren’t necessarily the best for our kids, so being able to watch a channel like this where there is lots of
animals and learning is really a welcome change for us. – And now, thanks to
the continuous support of our generous partners and donors, San Diego Zoo Kids is
sharing the healing power of animals with hospitalized children throughout the United States, and all across the globe
where we have been honored to be invited into hundreds of facilities, have met countless inspiring children, and have become part of
a community of people who are all seeking to
add joy and happiness to every day spent in a hospital. Which brings us to today. We are so very proud to announce that we are now airing
in our 200th facility, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, right here in the great
state of California where it all began. (lively music) – I like animals because
they’re interesting and cute. (lively music) – My favorite animal is a bear. (lively music) – We were watching about the spiders. She like spiders. She was really getting
into it for a little while. (lively music) It’s definitely been nice. Yeah, we’re going through a rough time, so it keeps her mind
off of everything else. – [Narrator] We couldn’t be prouder to share this special day with the children and
families of Los Angeles. Thank you to Denny
Sanford and Emancy Sachi for helping us share our channel with another wonderful facility. This is your house, your hospital, your San Diego Zoo Kids.