10 Facts About the Red Panda
They eat bamboo, sleep in trees and smell their friends hello. Here are ten facts about the Red Panda, including why they were pandas long before the Giant Panda was.
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They eat bamboo, sleep in trees and smell their friends hello. Here are ten facts about the Red Panda, including why they were pandas long before the Giant Panda was.

A 10-year-old Red Panda has made a smooth and confident arrival at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast – and keepers couldn’t be happier with how he’s settling in.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn some amazing Tasmanian Devil facts, you’ve come to the right place! The Tasmanian Devil is one of Australia’s most iconic and fascinating animals – a feisty, bone-crunching marsupial with a screech you won’t forget.

The Gold Coast has quietly cemented itself as one of Australia’s most exciting culinary destinations. From glamorous beachfront fine dining restaurants to sun-drenched brunch cafes tucked beside tidal creeks, there’s genuinely something here for every appetite and occasion.

Deep in the Border Ranges of northern New South Wales, something remarkable is unfolding. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation team has just completed their seventh release of Eastern Bristlebirds – bringing the cumulative total to 62 birdsย now roaming free in the wild.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Conservation Detection Dog Program has received a significant boost, with a generous $5,000 donation from the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve set to help grow and develop one of Queensland’s most unique wildlife conservation initiatives.

Discover the best kids activities on the Gold Coast – from spotting koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to night adventures at Astra Lumina and more.

Whether youโre visiting for a weekend or youโre a local looking to switch up your routine, hereโs your ultimate guide to the best things to do at night Gold Coast.

Construction is now officially underway on the Currumbin Wildlife Institute, which will be a world-class facility set to transform wildlife care from emergency response to science-led conservation, research and education.

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.

