About Us
Connect in Nature – Generations of Memories and the Future of Conservation
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been an iconic Gold Coast attraction for more than 75 years. Preserving heritage, conserving wildlife, while educating and entertaining visitors from all over Australia and the World in the process.
History
Where it all began…
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary founder Dr Alex Griffiths officially opened his lorikeet feeding display, to the public, in 1947.
We’re passionate about conservation and preserving our wildlife for future generations. With your support Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary can help save some of these amazing species from extinction including endangered Australian animals.
Reconciliation Action Plan
National Trust of Australia (Queensland) has a long-standing commitment to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, peoples, cultures and histories, and is committed to building on existing relationships and creating further opportunities.
Animal Welfare Charter
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Animal Welfare Charter provides a framework that outlines our approach, application and goals pertaining to the welfare of all animals in our care, for all staff, volunteers, National Trust of Australia (Queensland) members, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Responsible Business Statement
Our Responsible Business Statement conveys the responsible business practices of National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in the areas of Our Vision, Our People, Community, Reconciliation Action Plan, Conservation and Research, Environmental Sustainability and Financial Sustainability.
Careers
Love wildlife as much as we do? Join our team!
We place a strong emphasis on ensuring our employees have a great attitude, in addition to great skills. For all roles you will need to have a positive and passionate attitude.
Work Experience and Traineeships
While we don’t offer work experience placements, we do host a variety of accredited training programs, traineeships and work skills projects.
History and Memories
After almost eight decades of creating memories and connecting people with nature, we’ve got some incredible history to celebrate. From our iconic miniature train to our Rainbow Lorikeet feed – take a trip through time with us.
Miniature Trains
Hop on, hop off!
Our iconic Steam Train has been a family favourite for decades, guests also love our 4 diesel trains, introduced to help transport visitors around the 27 hectares of beautiful subtropical rainforest and bushland. All train rides are included in your general admission ticket.
75 Years of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
From where it all began, to where we are today, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has evolved over the last 75 years, but our mission remains the same. To conserve and protect wildlife for generations to come.
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.
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