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Wildlife Conservation

We’re dedicated to conservation and preserving wildlife for future generations. With your help, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is working towards saving some amazing species from the very real threat of extinction.

Dr Alex Griffiths – Founder

Where It All Began

Founded in 1947, conservation has always been at the forefront for Alex Griffiths and Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, as it was known then. We’re proud to continue his legacy.

Our Conservation Programs
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Conservation Wishlists

Make an immediate difference and see exactly where your donation is going! Directly support our conservation activities by donating a much needed item from our conservation wishlists.

Kroombit Tinkerfrogs

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Feed a Frog for a year

$24

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Headlamp

$160

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Eastern Bristlebirds

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Transport Crates

$50

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Food for Eastern Bristlebirds

$160

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Other Ways to Donate

Take a look at these numbers…

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Animals Treated Every Year
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Koalas Treated Every Year
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Kroombit Tinkerfrogs Bred & Released Since 2023
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Eastern Bristlebirds Bred & Released Since 2023

Our Conservation Programs

We are working on a number of conservation projects to protect endangered species. From bringing back tiny frogs from the brink of extinction to protecting some more well known Australian mammals and birds – our conservation teams are incredible at what they do and will do everything they can do save these species from extinction. More than that, our mission is to help them thrive, so that future generations have the opportunity to see Australia’s amazing wildlife.

Kroombit Tinkerfrog

A frog with distinctive black spots on its back, perched on a leaf in a natural setting

A tiny Frog known for its unique call and playing a vital role in its local environment. Listed as critically endangered, we have been working on saving this species since 2008.

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Eastern Bristlebird

A brown bird resting on the ground amidst lush green grass

A small, ground-dwelling Bird, with the northern wild population facing extinction. We are part of a special breed for release program to help this species survive in the wild.

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Coxen’s Fig Parrot

A vibrant green and blue parrot perched on a branch, showcasing its colorful feathers in a natural setting

A small Parrot that loves figs and is one of Australia’s most critically endangered due to habitat destruction and degradation. With special technology, we’re working on saving this Parrot.

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Regent Honeyeater

A Regent Honeyeater sits on a tree branch, its striking colors contrasting with the greenery surrounding it

A critically endangered Bird with striking yellow markings, suffering from huge population declines due to the loss, fragmentation and degradation of their woodland habitat.

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Greater Bilby

A small bilby with elongated ears is positioned in the sand, highlighting its distinctive appearance

Listed as vulnerable, we’re working on conserving this shy, nocturnal marsupial being part of the Greater Bilby conservation program.

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Tasmanian Devil

A Tasmanian devil stands on a log in a forested area, facing the camera with greenery and ferns in the background.

The world’s largest surviving marsupial carnivore, listed as endangered. More than 90% of its population lost due to the Devil Facial Tumor Disease, we’re part of saving this iconic Australian species.

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Orange-Bellied Parrot

A bright green and yellow parrot with blue wings and an orange patch on its belly perched on a thin branch.

A unique, critically endangered Bird and at real risk of extinction due to habitat loss, feral predators, noxious weeds and disease. We’re working on supplementing the wild populations.

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Brush-Tailed Rock-Wallaby

Two wallabies with gray fur stand close together, facing the camera, with a blurred green background.

An agile marsupial and excellent rock climber, that suffered a significant decline in wild populations. Near threatened, we’re working on saving this Wallaby species.

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Ways You Can Help Save Wildlife

There are so many ways you can help support wildlife conservation. We are so grateful for your contribution.

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Adopt an Animal

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Become a Member

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Volunteer for Us

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Plant Trees for Koalas

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Attend an Event

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Donate to Research

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Support Us Today
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Education Programs

From school holiday programs to school excursions, young wildlife warriors will love learning more about the amazing wildlife conservation work being done at Currumbin Widlife Sanctuary.

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Saving the Kroombit Tinkerfrog

Back from the brink of extinction

They might be tiny, but these Frogs play an important role to the local ecosystem. Our Conservation experts are working hard to save this species.

See How

Jingeri – Hello

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the greater Yugambeh language region, the Country on which Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Hospital are situated today. We recognise their continuing connections to the land, sky, waters (waterways), and wildlife. We thank them for caring for this Country and its ecosystems.

We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and we pay our respect to Elders past and present.

Birds
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