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Three beautiful wild male Eastern Bristlebirds have joined Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation breeding program. Collected from the central stronghold population, these birds bring vital genetic diversity to help secure the future of the critically endangered northern population. How 3 Male Bristlebirds Will Help Save Their Wild Population In April, our Eastern Bristlebird conservation team welcomed…
So much is happening in the tiny world of Kroombit Tinkerfrogs. Our Conservation Team’s latest release of 38 Kroombit Tinkerfrogs marks a major milestone for the species. The trip also saw Tinkerfrog detector dog Ash in action and coincides with the launch of Tink Tink Tink – a new children’s book about the species and our mission to save it from extinction. Successful Kroombit Tinkerfrog Release The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary…
Over the next two weeks, our conservation teams will be introducing 11 recently bred Eastern Bristlebirds into the wild. These birds will help to re-populate the critically endangered wild population, within the Border Ranges National Park, as part of the ongoing breed for release conservation program. The sweet Eastern Bristlebirds all have unique personalities and we can’t wait to see how well they will integrate with their wild relatives. Meet the…
As the year came to an end, the Eastern Bristlebird team has been busy achieving some incredible milestones: Successful breeding (15 new fledglings!), preparing for our largest Bristlebird release yet, and working hand-in-hand with our partners to restore habitats. It’s been an exciting time for all of us, and we’re thrilled to share our progress…
This year has been big! Let’s take a look at some of the numbers… At the Sanctuary Conservation Eastern Bristlebird Conservation 2024 has been a great success for our Eastern Bristlebird breed for release program. We welcomed the construction of 6 new pre-release aviaries and one more breeding aviary to help provide more space to increase our breeding…
Are you still chasing your tail for a unique gift idea this Christmas? We’ve got you covered! At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary we have gifts for all ages. From animal encounters and experiences, to donations and symbolic animal adoptions. Get your loved ones a gift they’ll never forget! 1. Gifts from Sanctuary Gifts or Honeyworld Running out of last-minute gift ideas? Don’t worry! Sanctuary Gifts and Honeyworld have something for everyone. Stop by Sanctuary Gifts to pick up kids toys or Currumbin Wildlife…
‘Tis the season to spread the love, so why not give the gift that gives all year long? Make compassionate choices this Christmas with humane and ethical gifts for those you love most. You can offer something life-changing in the name of your loved one by purchasing a symbolic animal adoption. It’s the kind of gift any…
Our famously-feisty friend, the Tasmanian Devil, is truly a stand-out Australian character. Known for so much more than being a hilarious Looney Tunes star, this fiercely tempered yet eccentric little guy has become a well-known personality for its many amusing antics. Fiery by reputation and black in colour, this weird and wacky mammals’ original habitat is Australia’s…
Halloween is just around the corner and at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary we are celebrating all the cooky spooky little critters! 1. Ghost Bats Are Ghost Bats real? Yes, as spooky as they sound, the Ghost bat is a species found in Northern Australia. Their fur is not black like other bats, it’s a pale grey colour. Ghost bats are the only Australian bat species that prey on large animals…
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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