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When Brush-tailed Rock wallaby brothers Rocko and Spunky hopped into the world at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, they gave new hope to their species. Part of the Brush-tailed Rock wallaby captive breeding program, they are the first joeys of their kind to be born at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in ten years! Keepers say this is a…
One of the lucky ones… Nugz the Koala was just 14 months old when he was hit by car while riding on his mum’s back. He was treated for a fractured skull. While he lost an eye, he escaped with his life. Sadly, his mum wasn’t so lucky. Nugz is one of the fortunate ones….
A history making moment at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary In late 2020, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary celebrated the arrival of the first ever Kroombit Tinkerfrog raised in captivity. Now staff at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary are celebrating the emergence of a second captive-bred Tinkerfrog, likely the first male of the species ever bred in captivity. The newly emerged…
Get everyone talking about your next event by holding it at one of the most iconic locations on the Gold Coast. If your brand values conservation and preserving wildlife for future generations, why not host a corporate event with a conscience at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary? We don’t believe in a one size fits all events package. Instead,…
Looking for fun and interesting places to holiday or a weekend away? Here is the perfect itinerary for those wanting to explore the Gold Coast to create their ultimate WILD family weekend! The Big 5 MUST-DO activities for a WILD family weekend or holiday on the Gold Coast. 1. Stay at Australia’s Most Kid-Friendly Resort!…
Despite the devastation of bushfires and the tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic, new life is blooming at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Limited resources have presented challenges for the Sanctuary’s ongoing conservation work, but through the tireless efforts of our dedicated team, six species have had big wins in 2020. Thanks to a generous federal grant from…
Is it a monkey or it is an ape? Answer: Neither. Lemurs are part of the prosimian primates group which means they evolved prior to their sister species. Native to the island of Madagascar, there are over 100 lemur species which are divided into 8 different families. Sadly, Lemurs are considered the most endangered mammals in the world…
There are more than a hundred reasons why our Wildlife Keepers love their job and walk around with a spring in their step. Working to ensure the many native species we look after are happy, healthy, protected and thriving is just one of them. They provide enrichment activities for their well being, nurture their nutrition…
Koala Specialist and Mammal Supervisor Sarah Eccleston has dedicated 22 years of her life to Koala conservation at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, but she never thought she’d publish a kids’ book about it! Have You Seen a Tree for Me? is a picture book, inspiring young readers aged 3 – 10 to become the next generation of Koala…
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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