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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…
10 years ago, we decided to take the lead on conserving a tiny, very special native bird: The Eastern Bristlebird. Since then, our avian conservation team and partner, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, made it their mission to save the most contracted population found on the QLD/NSW border from extinction. Today, we’re…
Why are bees so important? Nearly everything we eat relies on pollination. Bees are one of the world’s most important pollinators! Plus, they produce delicious honey. What can YOU do to help bees in the wild? There is so much that you can do, such as: Three Fun facts about Bees But wait there’s more! There is so much more to know…
September is Save the Koala Month and at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, we love Koalas! There will be a number of ways to get involved with Save the Koala Month at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, to help raise awareness and protect the future of this amazing, endangered Australian species. Here are 8 ways you can show your support: 1. Visit Our Koala Sanctuary Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary…
What Are Bilbies and Where Are They Found? Bilbies are very special Australian marsupials. They are the largest type of animal in the Bandicoot family and can weigh up to 2.5kg. They have fluffy grey hair, big ears and a long tail. They are very adaptable. While they can live successfully in a lot of different types of environments in Australia, they are normally found living in burrows amongst grasses, trees and…
No one knows more about the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Steam train than David Noble, Head of Trains and Mechanical – he’s been working on the train for the last 30 years! “Since 1964 the coal fired steam train has entertained and delighted our guests as it’s meandered its way through the heritage-listed wildlife sanctuary,” says Noble. “It’s become a generational…
Love is in the air! Or should we say, on the ground? As part of our conservation program to save the endangered Eastern Bristlebird, a small ground-dwelling bird, our conservation team has been very busy ‘match making’. Keep reading to find out what that means and to get a full update on our conservation work….
Ready to come on a wild adventure? There are so many things to see and do at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! From seeing incredible animals to meeting them up close, from entertaining conservation shows to learning about our amazing Conservation Programs that we run to protect the future of native wildlife. If you’re looking to make the most…
Did you know that every single piece of plastic ever created still exists in some form today? Over half of all plastic is contained in landfills however oceans and waterways are increasingly being filled with plastic. This poses a huge problem for marine and aquatic species, which is something we see all too often with…
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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