12 Fun Facts About Echidnas
Enjoy an up-closeย encounterย with one of the gorgeous Short-beaked echidnas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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13 Facts About Capybaras: The Worldโs Largest Rodents
Capybaras can dive and stay underwater for up to 5 minutes at a timeโoften falling asleep in the water whilst keeping their nose at the edge of the banks
198 and Counting: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Releases 22 More Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrogs
Last month, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Conservation Team took the long road to Kroombit Tops National Park for one of the most important jobs on the conservation calendar: releasing another 22 critically endangered Kroombit tinkerfrogs bred and reared in our Froglab.
10 Facts About the Red Panda
Which of our furry mammals eats bamboo leaves, grows to be about 60cm and detects different scents using their tongue? You guessed it, theย Red Panda! Red Pandasย are both striking in appearance and endearing in nature. Our copper-coloured friends with feline-esque features are beautiful creatures that have a shy but very sweet temperament and relish in…
Red Panda Shardul Settles Into His New Home at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
A 10-year-old Red Panda has made a smooth and confident arrival at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast – and keepers couldn’t be happier with how he’s settling in.
Fun Tasmanian Devil Facts For Kids
If you’ve ever wanted to learn some amazing Tasmanian Devil facts, you’ve come to the right place! The Tasmanian Devil is one of Australia’s most iconic and fascinating animals – a feisty, bone-crunching marsupial with a screech you won’t forget.
Best Food Places On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has quietly cemented itself as one of Australia’s most exciting culinary destinations. From glamorous beachfront fine dining restaurants to sun-drenched brunch cafes tucked beside tidal creeks, there’s genuinely something here for every appetite and occasion.
62 Birds, One Big Step: Eastern Bristlebirds Return to the Border Ranges
Deep in the Border Ranges of northern New South Wales, something remarkable is unfolding. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation team has just completed their seventh release of Eastern Bristlebirds – bringing the cumulative total to 62 birdsย now roaming free in the wild.
Conservation Dog Moose Gets a Boost Thanks to Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Conservation Detection Dog Program has received a significant boost, with a generous $5,000 donation from the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve set to help grow and develop one of Queensland’s most unique wildlife conservation initiatives.
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