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As theย founderย of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, it wasย Dr Griffithsโ vision, supported by his lifelong work, to ensure through research and conservation; our native animals would be protected for future generations to enjoy.ย โMake every effort towards wildlife conservation and ensure our children have the opportunity to see wildlife.โ – Dr Alex Griffiths – Founder of Currumbin…
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has taken another positive step in strengthening itโs commitment to the environment by partnering with TOMRA and installing Queenslandโs first commercial container refund scheme reverse vending machine. Part of the Containers for Change deposit initiative, a program that spearheads the collection and recycling of drinking containers, we recently had the opportunity to chat with Retail Operations Manager…
For many of us, the thought of working alongside some of the worldโs most feared and dangerous (and often misunderstood!)ย reptiles and amphibiansย on a daily basis sounds absolutely terrifying, but for Michael, our very own reptile specialist, every day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary signals another thrilling adventure. Heading up the Reptile and Amphibian Department as Supervisor,…
Each month, weโre bringing you a new and exciting installment as part of our wildlife handler blog series โ Meet Our Family. We figured youโre probably pretty well acquainted with our animal family by now, but have you ever wondered who the people are behind the scenes that make Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary so special? And what is…
The charming southernย Gold Coastย has it all. Endless beaches, quiet swimming spots and some of the Gold Coastโs best waves at Kirra, Snapper Rocks and Duranbah to catch, but did you know it also boasts some of the cityโs best places to stay, eat and play, too? If youโre wondering what to do in Gold Coast…
Awwwww! Itโs aโฆย puggle!ย Here at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, we love sharing the heart-warming news with you when a new bundle of joy joins our family. And weโre so excited to announce that weโve welcomed a gorgeous puggle to our growing brood! For those who are wondering what exactly aย puggleย is (and no, weโre not referring to the…
There are a special few occupations that, without a doubt (well, in our eyes anyway!), fall into the โbest job in the worldโ category. One of those โjobsโ โ if you can even call it that โ is a wildlife handler; yes, there is a lucky tribe of animal lovers out there who are fortunate enough to…
The summer school holidays have arrived in spectacular style, and if youโre on the look out for a source of feel-good family fun that will keep the kids occupied but wonโt hurt the hip pocket, weโve got just the ticketโฆ These holidays, weโre putting families first, with a whole lottaโ action, adventure and epic activities…
Itโs not all just about the koalas here โ from adrenaline-packed adventures to behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, hands-on animal training and two-wheeled safari tours, weโve got a number of unique encounters for you to experience, and weโre not shy in saying that theyโre a lot of fun! So whether youโre a local looking for some tiptop…
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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