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2022 marks 75 years since Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then known as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, first opened to the public. To celebrate the occasion and founder Alex Griffiths, a new historical exhibition has opened in the Sir Walter Theatre, looking back at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary through the years. From Alex Griffithsโ first ideas, to the…
On Monday December 5th 2022 organisations all over the world celebrated International Volunteer day! There are currently more than 500 volunteers at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, who work in a diverse range of roles. Without them, we would not be able to complete our day to day operations or manage our world leading conservation programs. From feeding, cleaning…
2022 marks 75 years since Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then known as Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, first opened to the public. A few things remain the same, like the daily Lorikeet feeding, the miniature train, as well as the unwavering dedication towards wildlife conservation. However, some of the attractions have changed significantly. Fairyland Believe it or not,…
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Amphibian conservation specialist โFrogs might be very small, but they play a massive role on our planet. Not only for the greater ecosystem but for us humans as well.โ –ย Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuaryย Amphibian Specialist Michael Vella When it comes to Frogs, and especially Kroombit Tinkerfrogs, youโd be hard pressed to find anyone who…
November 11-20 2022 is National Frog ID week and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will be marking the occasion, by officially opening our brand new Frog Lab. The state-of-the-art breeding facility has been years in the making. Now up and running, it will help Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary specialists, continue their vital work, saving frog species for future generations to come. In…
For the second year in a row Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has won the title of Queenslandโs Best Major Tourism attraction, at the annual Queensland Tourism Industry Council awards. The Queensland Tourism Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of the State’s tourism industry, including individuals, businesses and events. The awards were presented at a gala dinner held on the…
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will join other wildlife parks and zoos around the country to celebrate National Bird Week (October 12-23 2022). It will be an extra special occasion for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary this year, with the launch of a new short film, Back from the Brink โ Eastern Bristlebird. The Eastern Bristlebird conservation project, is…
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the longest-running tourist attractions on the Gold Coast, operating for 73 years!
Itโs been 75 years since Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then known as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, first opened to the public. Alex Griffiths, a bee and flower keeper attracted local attention when he began feeding the lorikeets at his Currumbin home to keep them from feasting on the plants in his prized garden. In 1947, he…
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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