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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 – heโs been working on the train for the last 30 years! โSince 1964 the coal fired steam train has entertained and delighted our guests as itโs meandered its way through the heritage-listed wildlife sanctuary,โ says Noble. โItโs 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…
The Winter School Holidays are going to be ROAR-some at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Check out the Dino themed craft at the Wild Burgers stage, before joining the ALL NEW Dino-Mite Explorers on an exciting journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs! Dive into the fascinating realm of paleontology as we sing, dance, and discover alongside our adorable baby dinosaur friends,…
Learn from our First Nations Education Officer, James Rogers, about the unique methods the Worimi people use to predict resource availability, cultural activities and harvest times. Aboriginal Seasonal Calendars Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations did not have an established calendar like the Gregorian Calendar, that is used in Australia and abroad. Instead, indigenous nations would observe the elements that coincide with resource presence. Utilising the wind, sea temperature, animal lifecycles, and even the…
Did you know our Capybaras are elegant swimmers and our Binturong likes to devour tropical fruit? Yes, we love our beautiful Lost Valley residents and the quirky characters that they are! Read on to meet them all. Red Pandas Zeya joined the Lost Valley Red Panda family in October 2024, arriving from Taronga Zoo. She…
To help protect one of Australia’s rarest birds, eight captive-bred eastern bristlebirds were released into the wild to join the critically endangered northern population this year. This brings the number of captive-bred birds released in the past year to 23. Eastern bristlebirds were once a common sight in southeast Queensland, eastern NSW and Victoria, but…
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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