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Three beautiful wild male Eastern Bristlebirds have joined Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation breeding program. Collected from the central stronghold population, these birds bring vital genetic diversity to help secure the future of the critically endangered northern population. How 3 Male Bristlebirds Will Help Save Their Wild Population In April, our Eastern Bristlebird conservation team welcomed…
So much is happening in the tiny world of Kroombit Tinkerfrogs. Our Conservation Team’s latest release of 38 Kroombit Tinkerfrogs marks a major milestone for the species. The trip also saw Tinkerfrog detector dog Ash in action and coincides with the launch of Tink Tink Tink – a new children’s book about the species and our mission to save it from extinction. Successful Kroombit Tinkerfrog Release The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary…
Over the next two weeks, our conservation teams will be introducing 11 recently bred Eastern Bristlebirds into the wild. These birds will help to re-populate the critically endangered wild population, within the Border Ranges National Park, as part of the ongoing breed for release conservation program. The sweet Eastern Bristlebirds all have unique personalities and we can’t wait to see how well they will integrate with their wild relatives. Meet the…
As the year came to an end, the Eastern Bristlebird team has been busy achieving some incredible milestones: Successful breeding (15 new fledglings!), preparing for our largest Bristlebird release yet, and working hand-in-hand with our partners to restore habitats. It’s been an exciting time for all of us, and we’re thrilled to share our progress…
‘Tis the season to spread the love, so why not give the gift that gives all year long? Make compassionate choices this Christmas with humane and ethical gifts for those you love most. You can offer something life-changing in the name of your loved one by purchasing a symbolic animal adoption. It’s the kind of gift any…
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…
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…
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….
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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