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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.
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…
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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