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  • Refund Reverse Vending Machine -The first commercial in QLD

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has taken another positive step in strengthening itโ€™s commitment to the environment by partnering with TOMRA and installing Queenslandโ€™s 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…

  • Day in the Life of a Reptile Specialist

    For many of us, the thought of working alongside some of the worldโ€™s 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,…

  • Meet Pooh Bear, Our Echidna Puggleย 

    Awwwww! Itโ€™s aโ€ฆย 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 weโ€™re so excited to announce that weโ€™ve welcomed a gorgeous puggle to our growing brood! For those who are wondering what exactly aย puggleย is (and no, weโ€™re not referring to the…

  • What’s On These School Holidays at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    The summer school holidays have arrived in spectacular style, and if youโ€™re on the look out for a source of feel-good family fun that will keep the kids occupied but wonโ€™t hurt the hip pocket, weโ€™ve got just the ticketโ€ฆ  These holidays, weโ€™re putting families first, with a whole lottaโ€™ action, adventure and epic activities…

  • Our Bucket List of Unique and Exciting Encounters

    Itโ€™s 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, weโ€™ve got a number of unique encounters for you to experience, and weโ€™re not shy in saying that theyโ€™re a lot of fun! So whether youโ€™re a local looking for some tiptop…

  • Give The Gift of Giving Back

    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…

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    Jingeri โ€“ Hello

    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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