About Us :: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Our History

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been conserving native wildlife and nurturing the local indigenous heritage for over 75 years. This regional treasure has also been educating and entertaining families and tourists from all across the globe.

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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.

The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) believes it can play an important role in creating a future where communities can work together to celebrate their similarities and differences.

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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.

‘'This statement provides only a small overview on what as an organisation we are currently achieving and what we hope to achieve in the coming years'' - Michael Kelly, General Manager National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

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Animal Welfare
Charter

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is committed to promoting positive welfare by providing an environment that meets the physical, psychological and social needs of all animals in our care.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Animal Welfare Charter is intended to provide 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, internal and external stakeholders.

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Celebrating 75 Years

In 2022, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary celebrated 75 incredible years since it was first opened to the public. In 1947 the attraction was first known as Currumbin Bird Sanctuary and was the brainchild of local bee and flower keeper Alex Griffith, who started feeding the local lorikeets at his home to stop them from eating his prized garden plants.

In 1976, Currumbin Bird Sanctuary was gifted to the National Trust of Australia (Queensland). This turned the Sanctuary into a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to ensure that our precious Natural World can be protected and preserved for generations to come. In 1995 it was renamed Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and is now one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Australia.

OUR ICONIC STEAM TRAIN

Since 1964 our much-loved steam train delights guests as it takes them through 27 hectares of wildlife reserve. For many locals, experiencing the magic of this steam train has become something to pass on in the family. People who have hopped on as a kid now get to take their kids on a steam train journey!

In July 2024, we celebrated its 60th anniversary with a giant train birthday cake, bringing in all the train drivers and running fun train themed activities for the whole family.

The red steam train has a place in many people's hearts and has become a local's icon.