Add a Truly Unique Encounter to Your Visit
Get up close with your favourite furry or scaly friends, dive into what makes them unique and take home memories you’ll never forget.
Upgrade Your Visit With One of These Awesome Encounters
Spend your morning with passionate Wildlife Keepers in the presence of everyone's favourite Aussie icon - the Koala - for a breakfast experience like no other.
You thought guinea pigs were cute, wait until you meet the loveable Capy duo – Jerry and Elaine!
Come face to face with the curious and clever Cotton-top Tamarins in the lush surroundings of Lost Valley.
Ready to Kick Off Your Morning With a Llama?
Every Tue & Sat
Join a Keeper on a relaxing morning stroll with Theo or Louis, the cheeky, charming Llamas and soak up the peaceful vibes of Outback Springs.
But the fun doesn’t stop there, you’ll also meet a bunch of adorable farmyard buddies along the way, from playful Mini Goats to Guinea Pigs and Chickens.
Every Tue & Sat
Say hello to the Short-beaked Echidnas! Enjoy an up-close encounter with one of Australia’s most iconic and fascinating natives.
Get to know our adorable Nigerian Dwarf goats Gary, Nigel, Mervin and Friends.
Relax and enjoy a peaceful afternoon among Koalas in the serene Koala Habitat precinct.
Look no further than our Kids Koala Krafting! Kids can meet a Koala, learn about Koala conservation and make sustainable craft to take home.
Enjoy a very personal encounter with the Koalas that call Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary home. Get to know them and have the moment captured with a photo.
Enjoy a rare and unforgettable opportunity to meet a Koala ambassador up close. An iconic Aussie experience you won’t want to miss!
Experience an encounter like no other with the inquisitive Ring-tailed Lemur troop!
Join one of our dedicated Wildlife Keepers and be introduced to our Radiated Tortoise family.
Discover the fascinating world of our Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo 'Torembi'.
Located inside Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the TreeTop Challenge will get your adrenaline pumping!
Start your day with a guided morning walk with Llamas through Outback Springs. Meet the cheeky and charming Theo and Louis.
Join us for a special meet & greet and have your photo taken with either a large Snake, Owl or a Wedge-tailed Eagle.
Go behind the scenes at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and spend 60 minutes in one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world.
Hear directly from Wildlife Keepers about some of the amazing species here and what we do to protect them.
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FAQs
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is open from 9am to 4pm every day, except ANZAC Day (April 25) and Christmas Day (December 25). Last admissions at 3.30pm daily.
Astra Lumina is open from Wednesday to Saturday with the first sessions starting after dark, which depends on the season.
The Lorikeet feeding is held daily at 8am and 4pm.
Yes, we recommend pre-booking an encounter or experience prior to your visit as spaces are limited. You can browse and book them here.
If you're a National Trust member, don't forget to include your member discount code during checkout to receive 15% off.
No, admission is an extra cost, with the exception of Breakfast with the Koalas, this encounter does include your admission.
Yes, there is a large car park opposite the main entrance on Tomewin Street, Currumbin. The car park is open from 7.30am - 5.30pm daily.Â
Parking is $10 per car for all-day parking. Parking is free for National Trust of Australia (Queensland) members.Â
Don’t worry if your plans have changed. You can manage your booking via the Manage Booking link in your confirmation email. You will be able to change your booking, such as choosing a different date to visit.
If you need help to change your booking, please email our friendly Visitor Services team visitorservices@cws.org.au and they’ll be happy to help.
Jingeri – Hello
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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