Sanctuary News

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…

School holidays are just around the corner and when you think kids activities Gold Coast, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is always first on the list! September is Save the Koala Month!  Did you know Koalas have a unique fingerprint just like humans? Or Koala joeys start their life as a very small jelly bean? Koalas are such interesting…

If you’ve been to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in the last 10 months, chances are you’ve visited our captivating new attraction, Lost Valley (it’s hard to miss!). Spanning five acres of abundant rainforest, this one-of-a-kind ecosystem experience shines a light on over 300 species of flora and wildlife that once co-existed when the earth’s landform was one –…

For many of us, the thought of working alongside some of the world’s most feared and dangerous (and often misunderstood!) reptiles and amphibians on a daily basis sounds absolutely terrifying, but for Michael, our very own reptile specialist, every day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary signals another thrilling adventure. Heading up the Reptile and Amphibian Department as Supervisor,…

Each month, we’re bringing you a new and exciting installment as part of our wildlife handler blog series – Meet Our Family. We figured you’re probably pretty well acquainted with our animal family by now, but have you ever wondered who the people are behind the scenes that make Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary so special? And what is…

The charming southern Gold Coast has it all. Endless beaches, quiet swimming spots and some of the Gold Coast’s best waves at Kirra, Snapper Rocks and Duranbah to catch, but did you know it also boasts some of the city’s best places to stay, eat and play, too? If you’re wondering what to do in Gold Coast…

There are a special few occupations that, without a doubt (well, in our eyes anyway!), fall into the ‘best job in the world’ category.  One of those ‘jobs’ – if you can even call it that – is a wildlife handler; yes, there is a lucky tribe of animal lovers out there who are fortunate enough to…