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  • 50th Anniversary Earth Day

    As the world we know grinds to a halt, our natural habitat appears to be breathing a sigh of relief. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event that is celebrated throughout the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The theme in 2020 is Climate Action.  It is thought that climate…

  • Day in the Life of a Exotic Wildlife Officer

    If youโ€™ve been to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in the last 10 months, chances are youโ€™ve visited our captivating new attraction,ย Lost Valleyย (itโ€™s hard to miss!). Spanning five acres of abundant rainforest, this one-of-a-kind ecosystem experience shines a light on over 300 species of flora and wildlife that once co-existed when the earthโ€™s landform was one โ€“…

  • Endangered Species in the Spotlightย 

    As theย founderย of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, it wasย Dr Griffithsโ€™ vision, supported by his lifelong work, to ensure through research and conservation; our native animals would be protected for future generations to enjoy.ย  โ€œMake every effort towards wildlife conservation and ensure our children have the opportunity to see wildlife.โ€ – Dr Alex Griffiths – Founder of Currumbin…

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    Jingeri โ€“ Hello

    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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