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Discover more about the iconic wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where did they come from? What do they eat? How long do they live for?
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…
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…
On the 21st of May Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, together with Zoos and Wildlife parks all over the World, celebrated World Tree Kangaroo Day. There are a number of different species of Tree Kangaroo, found in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Australia, some of which are now considered endangered or critically endangered. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to one Goodfellow Tree…
Is it a monkey or it is an ape? Answer: Neither. Lemurs are part of the prosimian primates group which means they evolved prior to their sister species. Native to the island of Madagascar, there are over 100 lemur species which are divided into 8 different families. Sadly, Lemurs are considered the most endangered mammals in the world…
Which of our furry mammals eats bamboo leaves, grows to be about 60cm and detects different scents using their tongue? You guessed it, the Red Panda! Here at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, we are taking care of two very special little guys who have seemingly become very confident, popular and entertaining residents. Red Pandas are both striking in appearance and…
It’s renowned as one of our most iconic Aussie animals – characterised by an adorable waddle, spiky exterior, and shy disposition – but how much do you really know about the echidna? If you’re looking to sharpen up on your echidna fast facts, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has prepared a few to get you started. Read on! …
The Cotton-top Tamarin happens to be so-named by its distinctive fluffy white crest that takes many of us back to the 80s. These pint-sized monkeys bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain theoretical physicist — and they’re among the newest residents to grace the Sanctuary grounds in the all-new ‘Lost Valley’ precinct. So, without further…
Capybaras are curious animals. While they don’t look like your run-of-the-mill street or kitchen cupboard-dweller, these South American natives are the largest rodents in the world. Bizarre-looking as they may be, Capybaras have quickly become the pseudo-stars of the Internet—largely due to the fact that they look like overgrown guinea pigs—but also because of their predisposition…
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.
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