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Which of our furry mammals eats bamboo leaves, grows to be about 60cm and detects different scents using their tongue? You guessed it, theย Red Panda! Red Pandasย are both striking in appearance and endearing in nature. Our copper-coloured friends with feline-esque features are beautiful creatures that have a shy but very sweet temperament and relish in…
As the world we know grinds to a halt, our natural habitat appears to be breathing a sigh of relief. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event that is celebrated throughout the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The theme in 2020 is Climate Action. It is thought that climate…
The fire situation has been going on since September and has been intensifying month by month. The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has admitted around 500 patients from in and around the fire zones and the impact on our wildlife has been truly tragic. It is important to remember it is not just the animals that have…
A new popular family addition has just opened at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Your kids can now getย wet and go wildย during visits to the Sanctuary. Wild Island Adventure Splash Zoneย is now open and already proving popular with locals and tourists alike. Located next to Pelican Point, just a short walk from the main entrance, this zone…
The festive season is already upon us, but if youโre still chasing your tail for the perfect gift, why not wrap up something memorable for your special someones? An experience is the coolest way to give to your family and friends this Christmas โ and our furry friends at the Sanctuary are the ultimate warm and fuzzy holiday companions….
by Holidays with Kids writer, Narelle Bouveng When it comes to my kidsโ favourite local place to visit, one easily tops their list. And no matter how many times we drop in, itโs still the first name they shout out when I give them the option of choosing where to go: โCURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARYโ (said…
School holidays are just around the corner and when you think kids activities Gold Coast, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is always first on the list! September is Save the Koala Month! Did you know Koalas have a unique fingerprint just like humans? Or Koala joeys start their life as a very small jelly bean? Koalas are such interesting…
If youโve been to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in the last 10 months, chances are youโve visited our captivating new attraction,ย Lost Valleyย (itโs hard to miss!). Spanning five acres of abundant rainforest, this one-of-a-kind ecosystem experience shines a light on over 300 species of flora and wildlife that once co-existed when the earthโs landform was one โ…
Enjoy an up-closeย encounterย with one of the gorgeous Short-beaked echidnas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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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