Meet the Quokkas I Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin’s Newest Arrivals Are Coming

Friday – Sunday, 18 – 20 Sep 2026 I Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Mark your calendar: There are two brand-new reasons to visit, all in one trip. Two Quokkas are soon to arrive, and you’re invited to watch them make themselves at home for the first time. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities and even a trip to Rottnest Island for two people up for grabs. It’s also your chance to check out Raptor Ridge, the new home for the Sanctuary’s Owls and Wedge-tailed Eagles.

All included in your Day Pass. Free for members.

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A quokka looking at the camera straight on, appearing to wink. Its mouth is hanging wide open showing its pink tongue.

About This Weekend

From 18 – 20 Sep, you get the chance to be one of the first to see the two Quokkas in their brand-new habitat, Quokka Nook.

We will celebrate their arrival with daily pop-up activations, Wildlife Keeper chats, face painting and a kids’ colouring competition. You will also get to suggest what we should name the Quokkas, going into the draw to win a trip for two to Rottnest Island, one of the only places in the world where you’ll find over ten thousand Quokkas roaming free! National Trust Queensland members also enjoy something extra special, including free keyrings and Quok-tails (cocktails).

While you’re here, make sure you also check out Raptor Ridge, our other brand-new precinct where you can step into the world of Owls and Wedge-tailed Eagles.

See below for details and full schedule!

When

Fri – Sun, 18 – 20 Sep

Where

Quokka Nook (map ref. C14)

Ages

All ages

Time

9am – 4pm daily

Weekend Schedule

Join us daily from 9am – 4pm between 18 – 20 September for these fun activities!

A quokka with its head outstretched appearing to come towards the camera. In the background are green leafy plants

Activities for the Kids & Families

Face painting and kids’ colouring competition with one winner drawn daily at 2pm. Winner gets a Quokka plush toy! You have to be present at Quokka Nook at the time of the draw.

A quokka with its mouth hanging wide open appearing to be smiling. In the background is a large green grass field and trees.

Chat to the Wildlife Keeper

Hear from one of the Wildlife Keepers! Quirky Quokka facts, what makes them so special and why we need to protect them. The Keeper will be at Quokka Nook all weekend to chat all things Quokkas.

Two quokkas with their heads close together on dried grassy, mulch grounds.

Name the Quokkas Competition

Scan the QR code at Quokka Nook, submit two name suggestions for the new Quokkas and you automatically go into the draw to win a trip to Rottnest Island for two people!

A quokka standing up right with its front paws grabbing a low hanging leafy branch from a tree.

Special Member Offers

The first 200 Youth members each day get a free Quokka keyring! Plus, Adult members receive a free Quok-tail (cocktail) at The Homestead with the purchase of a full-priced main meal.

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See Majestic Birds of Prey

Step into their world

While you’re here, make sure to visit our other brand-new precinct, Raptor Ridge. Home to the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagles and mysterious Owls from the WildSkies Bird Show. You’ve seen them fly. Now see where they live.

More Details

A wedge-tailed eagle with its wings wide open, landing on a wooden pole outdoors surrounded by green trees.

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.

Meet the Quokkas