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A contemporary, new wedding and events venue, ‘The Homesteadโ, is now taking bookings. Nestled amongst the scenic backdrop of theย Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the venue forms the signature feature of the award-winning attractionsโ newest precinct. Designed in collaboration with global leisure and entertainment company Pico Play, the 841sqm property draws inspiration from the famed โQueenslanderโ, complete…
โThe investment into this precinct is the most significant in the history ofย Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.โ Travis Couch General Managerย 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! โOutback Springsโ will celebrate everything Australia! From food, to animals and traditional…
The Matildas have scored a cuddly 24th teammate with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary naming the newest member of their growing Koala colony, โMatildaโ, in support of Australiaโs 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…
A young Koala will join the family atย 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 โBearโ. โBearโ, who is now 5 years old, will be a very special…
Koala Jordan was loaned toย Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary,ย from the Queensland Government Daisy Hill Koala Centre in February 2022, as part of a special breeding program. Weโre pleased to announce his time atย Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuaryย has been very successful. In recent months, Jordan has helped conceive 3 Koala joeys, which are now out of their motherโs pouches and…
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 Griffithsโ first ideas, to the…
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…
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Amphibian conservation specialist โFrogs 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.โ –ย Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuaryย Amphibian Specialist Michael Vella When it comes to Frogs, and especially Kroombit Tinkerfrogs, youโd be hard pressed to find anyone who…
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 โ Eastern Bristlebird. The Eastern Bristlebird conservation project, is…
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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