10 Facts About Capybaras: The World’s Largest Rodents
Capybaras can dive and stay underwater for up to 5 minutes at a time—often falling asleep in the water whilst keeping their nose at the edge of the banks
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Capybaras can dive and stay underwater for up to 5 minutes at a time—often falling asleep in the water whilst keeping their nose at the edge of the banks

Attention parents: in case you’ve haven’t noticed, the chilly season is already upon us—and it’s more than likely we’ll be spending a lot more time indoors (binge watching Netflix whilst devouring our UberEats spread) over the next couple of months. But cooping yourselves up with the kids over the school holidays is a recipe for…

Australia has lost more animals to extinction than any other country in the world. With so many of our lesser-known native animals hanging on the very cusp of existence, now’s the time to act. “In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand and we will understand…

There’s more to this city than nightclubs and theme parks. And, with not a glitter strip in sight, Currumbin’s locals and visitors prefer to take things easy – a culture that’s inherently Gold Coast. Nestled perfectly between the most glorious expanse of golden beaches and a sumptuously serene hinterland backdrop lies the Gold Coast’s humble Currumbin….

For generations, the Gold Coast’s famed miniature railway has meandered its way through the heritage-listed zoological garden, that is, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Nestled in the heart of the city’s coastal eucalyptus and rainforest are four shiny red, blue and green trains so loved by the local and international community, they’ve made their way onto the Queensland heritage register….

Aussies are always insisting on doing things a little differently – and the same goes for those age-old traditions. Instead of celebrating a certain well-known holiday bunny, an Easter in the land down under shines a light on a rather unsuspecting long-eared and pointy-nosed creature: the Greater Bilby. The bilby is important to Australians for many…

The best place to meet our national icon is at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary The koala is a much-loved symbol of Australia that’s instantly recognised by locals and tourists alike – and there’s only once place on earth you’ll find these uniquely adorable tree-dwellers: the great down under. If you’re mapping out your visit to the…

There’s a lot more to Australia’s golden holiday destination than its endless sunshine and glorious stretches of pristine beaches – and sunkissed Gold Coasters know just how to appreciate the hidden delights of their laid-back locale. With the city’s incredible coastlines and surf breaks, attractions and thrills, food and café culture, nightlife, and lush hinterland…

The covered areas of the Gold Coast’s pristine Currumbin coastline bear hidden secrets of a prehistoric nature. The whole family can now explore the new and unmissable heritage and history within an ancient Lost Valley vista. With so many things to do and see, it’s easy to get lost in a forgotten world; but what’s so unmissable about this…

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.

