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  • The Homestead, night view, stars

    Iconic New Venue ‘The Homestead’ Has Arrived on the Gold Coast

    12 Feb 202420 May 2025

    A contemporary, new wedding and events venue, ‘The Homestead’, is now taking bookings. Nestled amongst the scenic backdrop of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the venue forms the signature feature of the award-winning attractions’ newest precinct. Designed in collaboration with global leisure and entertainment company Pico Play, the 841sqm property draws inspiration from the famed ‘Queenslander’, complete…

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  • Outdoor view of Outback Springs, a rustic-themed venue with a wooden sign, a small pavilion, and a vintage-style wagon.

    ‘Outback Springs’ is Coming to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    17 Aug 202320 May 2025

    “The investment into this precinct is the most significant in the history of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.” Travis Couch General Manager Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. You beauty!  A brand-new precinct is under construction at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and will be open just in time for the Summer school holidays! ‘Outback Springs’ will celebrate everything Australia! From food, to animals and traditional…

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  • The Matildas Have Scored a Cuddly 24th Teammate

    The Matildas Have Scored a Cuddly 24th Teammate

    1 Aug 202320 May 2025

    The Matildas have scored a cuddly 24th teammate with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary naming the newest member of their growing Koala colony, ‘Matilda’, in support of Australia’s most popular soccer team. The furry addition has been cheering on the team from a eucalyptus-filled enclosure on the Gold Coast.  Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Koala Specialist Sarah Eccleston said Matilda, the Koala…

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  • A close-up of a koala holding onto a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves.

    Rescue Koala ‘Bear’ To Call Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Home

    14 Jun 202320 May 2025

    A young Koala will join the family at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, after being found in the pouch of his deceased mother, who had been hit by a car. Koalas are not bears! But this one might be an exception, after being officially named ‘Bear’. ‘Bear’, who is now 5 years old, will be a very special…

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  • A close-up of a young koala clinging to the back of an adult, with green foliage blurred in the background.

    Koala Jordan, Dad To 3 New Joeys at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    2 Mar 202320 May 2025

    Koala Jordan was loaned to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, from the Queensland Government Daisy Hill Koala Centre in February 2022, as part of a special breeding program. We’re pleased to announce his time at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been very successful. In recent months, Jordan has helped conceive 3 Koala joeys, which are now out of their mother’s pouches and…

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  • 75th Anniversary Exhibition

    75th Anniversary Exhibition

    7 Dec 202220 Jun 2025

    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 Griffiths’ first ideas, to the…

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  • Three older adults wearing matching yellow shirts with animal prints and hats stand outdoors, smiling and waving at the camera. Two hold plastic cups; one holds binoculars.

    International Volunteer Day 2022

    6 Dec 202220 May 2025

    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…

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  • Introducing Michael Vella

    Introducing Michael Vella

    22 Nov 202220 May 2025

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Amphibian conservation specialist “Frogs 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.” – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Amphibian Specialist Michael Vella When it comes to Frogs, and especially Kroombit Tinkerfrogs, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who…

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  • A small brown bird stands among tall dry grass, partially camouflaged by the surrounding vegetation.

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary celebrates National Bird Week

    19 Oct 202220 May 2025

    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 – Eastern Bristlebird. The Eastern Bristlebird conservation project, is…

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