Community Courses
Learning at The Sanctuary
Aussie Wildlife Course
The Aussie Wildlife Course is an introductory course developed to train enthusiastic members of our community to provide emergency care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. This course is conducted as an 8 week evening course or a weekend condensed course. Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Upcoming dates:
- 5 February 2020 (8 Week Course)
- 22 July 2020 (8 Week Course)
- 23 & 24 May 2020 (Weekend Condensed)
- 24 & 25 October 2020 (Weekend Condensed)
Advanced Aussie Wildlife Course
Following on from the Aussie Wildlife Course comes the new Advanced Course, presented by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s veterinarians and hospital staff. Using the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital facilities, the advanced course will explore the unique anatomy and physiology of Australia’s wildlife. This course is conducted as a 4 week evening course
Age Requirement: 16 years and over with parent consent. Must have completed the Aussie Wildlife course or have prior experience.
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife Hospital
- 4 week course, held on a Thursday evening from 6pm - 8:30pm
- Upcoming course dates:
- 5 November 2020
Insight into Vet Nursing
Ever wanted to know what it is like to walk in the shoes of a vet nurse? Maybe you are considering a career change, looking to become a vet nurse, or are interested in the operations of a veterinary hospital. This course is presented by qualified vets and vet nurses and provides an insight into the role of a vet nurse, and their importance in caring for animals. This course is conducted as an 8 week evening course. Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Wildlife Hospital
- 8 week course, held on a Wednesday evening from 6pm - 8:30pm
- Dates:
- 6 May 2020
- 14 October 2020
Animal Training and Conditioning
Animal training has many benefits, including providing physical and mental stimulation for animals in our care. This course helps you learn the fundamentals of animal training, operant training techniques and teaching desired behaviour. Our Exotics Wildlife Supervisor will explore the training needs of different animals and leave you with skills to try with your own pets.
Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent. This course is conducted as a weekend condensed course
- Venue: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Weekend course (Saturday & Sunday) held from 9am - 4pm
- Upcoming Course Dates: 7 March 2020 & 19 September 2020