News and Updates

For many of us, the thought of working alongside some of the world’s most feared and dangerous (and often misunderstood!) reptiles and amphibians 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, we’re bringing you a new and exciting installment as part of our wildlife handler blog series – Meet Our Family. We figured you’re 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 southern Gold Coast has it all. Endless beaches, quiet swimming spots and some of the Gold Coast’s best waves at Kirra, Snapper Rocks and Duranbah to catch, but did you know it also boasts some of the city’s best places to stay, eat and play, too? If you’re wondering what to do in Gold Coast…

There are a special few occupations that, without a doubt (well, in our eyes anyway!), fall into the ‘best job in the world’ category.  One of those ‘jobs’ – if you can even call it that – 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 you’re on the look out for a source of feel-good family fun that will keep the kids occupied but won’t hurt the hip pocket, we’ve got just the ticket…  These holidays, we’re putting families first, with a whole lotta’ action, adventure and epic activities…

It’s not all just about the koalas here – from adrenaline-packed adventures to behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, hands-on animal training and two-wheeled safari tours, we’ve got a number of unique encounters for you to experience, and we’re not shy in saying that they’re a lot of fun! So whether you’re a local looking for some tiptop…

This Christmas gift your family, friends or business colleagues with something truly unique.  At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary we have a range of gifts and experiences that are perfect for each of your family and friends and by simply buying one of these you would be supporting the work we do here at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary…