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Turn back time to the ‘Bird Sanctuary’ days. We revisit some of the memories that have made Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary the iconic destination it is today.
We recently welcomed Alec Hildreth to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! He is the nephew of our founder, Alex Griffiths. Alec was deeply moved by the visit. He praised the Sanctuary’s growth and conservation work, while sharing touching memories of his Uncle’s legacy. Highlights of His Visit Alec praised the beauty of the Sanctuary and in particular,…
No one knows more about the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Steam train than David Noble, Head of Trains and Mechanical – he’s been working on the train for the last 30 years! “Since 1964 the coal fired steam train has entertained and delighted our guests as it’s meandered its way through the heritage-listed wildlife sanctuary,” says Noble. “It’s become a generational…
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, together with Jann Stuckey, are thrilled to unveil a one-of-a-kind, bronze statue of sanctuary founder Dr Alex Griffiths. It will be unveiled at a ceremony on the birthday of Alex Griffiths, October 5th. Conservationist Dr Alex Griffiths gifted the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, then known as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, to National Trust…
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,…
For generations, the Gold Coast’s famed miniature railway has meandered its way through the heritage-listed zoological garden, that is, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Nestled in the heart of the city’s coastal eucalyptus and rainforest are four shiny red, blue and green trains so loved by the local and international community, they’ve made their way onto the Queensland heritage register….
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been conserving native wildlife and nurturing the local indigenous heritage for over 70 years. This regional treasure has also been educating and entertaining families and tourists from all across the globe. So naturally, the animal attraction is at the heart of Gold Coast history. You’d be hard pressed to find a local who hasn’t experienced the…
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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