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Celebrating Dad's that call Currumbin home

Published On: 18 Jun 2018

It’s time to celebrate and salute the dedicated dads that call Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary home.

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10 Facts About Cotton-top Tamarins

Published On: 18 Jun 2018

The Cotton-top Tamarin happens to be so-named by its distinctive fluffy white crest that takes many of us back to the 80s. These pint-sized monkeys bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain theoretical physicist — and they’re among the newest residents to grace the Sanctuary grounds in the all-new ‘Lost Valley’ precinct.

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Injured Wildlife Gold Coast: Here’s What To Do In An Emergency

Published On: 08 Jun 2018

If you’ve ever stumbled upon an injured animal on the side of the road, or if one of your pets has ever decided to bring a reluctant guest into the house, you’ll be familiar with the heart-sinking, gut-wrenching state of helplessness and dread.

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10 Facts About Capybaras: The World’s Largest Rodents

Published On: 28 May 2018

Capybaras are curious animals. While they don’t look like your run-of-the-mill street or kitchen cupboard-dweller, these South American natives are the largest rodents in the world

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The Gold Coast’s best activities for the winter school holidays

Published On: 24 May 2018

Winter isn’t so bad if you’re a Gold Coaster. In fact, it’s a quieter and less expensive time to entertain the little ones, work up a sweat, or to simply enjoy the clear blue skies and all-year-round sunshine.

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5 Endangered Australian Species You May Never Have Heard Of

Published On: 17 May 2018

Australia has lost more animals to extinction than any other country in the world. With so many of our lesser-known native animals hanging on the very cusp of existence, now’s the time to act.

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The ultimate day out in Currumbin, Gold Coast

Published On: 26 Apr 2018

There’s more to this city than nightclubs and theme parks. And, with not a glitter strip in sight, Currumbin's locals and visitors prefer to take things easy – a culture that’s inherently Gold Coast.

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A Train Ride Down Memory Lane

Published On: 11 Apr 2018

For generations, the Gold Coast’s famed miniature railway has meandered its way through the heritage-listed zoological garden, that is, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

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How locals will be doing the Games

Published On: 16 Mar 2018

Holidaymakers, families and sport enthusiasts are travelling from far and wide to get in on all the 12-day action.

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Why You Should Celebrate Bilbies (Not Bunnies) This Easter

Published On: 16 Mar 2018

Instead of celebrating a certain well-known holiday bunny, an Easter in the land down under shines a light on a rather unsuspecting long-eared and pointy-nosed creature: the Greater Bilby.

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Where To Cuddle A Koala In Australia

Published On: 22 Feb 2018

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been a favourite among Queenslanders and tourists for some time – but what else do we know about the humble koala?

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