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We all want to know the secret to staying young. If you ask John Walker of Palm Beach, he’ll tell you that volunteering at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary might just be the answer. On Friday, October 22, 2021, John turned 90. John lived through World War II and remembers being 15 and sitting in a school…
Looking for fun and interesting places to holiday or a weekend away? Here is the perfect itinerary for those wanting to explore the Gold Coast to create their ultimate WILD family weekend! The Big 5 MUST-DO activities for a WILD family weekend or holiday on the Gold Coast. 1. Stay at Australia’s Most Kid-Friendly Resort!…
There are more than a hundred reasons why our Wildlife Keepers love their job and walk around with a spring in their step. Working to ensure the many native species we look after are happy, healthy, protected and thriving is just one of them. They provide enrichment activities for their well being, nurture their nutrition…
Koala Specialist and Mammal Supervisor Sarah Eccleston has dedicated 22 years of her life to Koala conservation at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, but she never thought she’d publish a kids’ book about it! Have You Seen a Tree for Me? is a picture book, inspiring young readers aged 3 – 10 to become the next generation of Koala…
Whilst things in the world remain uncertain, our new Sanctuary babies bring with them hope for the future, a sign that there is light at the end of the tunnel. They are a lovely reward for our keepers who continue to passionately care for all the animals in their care. The Sanctuary is currently committed…
The fire situation has been going on since September and has been intensifying month by month. The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has admitted around 500 patients from in and around the fire zones and the impact on our wildlife has been truly tragic. It is important to remember it is not just the animals that have…
A new popular family addition has just opened at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Your kids can now get wet and go wild during visits to the Sanctuary. Wild Island Adventure Splash Zone is now open and already proving popular with locals and tourists alike. Located next to Pelican Point, just a short walk from the main entrance, this zone…
The festive season is already upon us, but if you’re still chasing your tail for the perfect gift, why not wrap up something memorable for your special someones? An experience is the coolest way to give to your family and friends this Christmas — and our furry friends at the Sanctuary are the ultimate warm and fuzzy holiday companions….
by Holidays with Kids writer, Narelle Bouveng When it comes to my kids’ favourite local place to visit, one easily tops their list. And no matter how many times we drop in, it’s still the first name they shout out when I give them the option of choosing where to go: “CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY” (said…
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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