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Go behind the scenes at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

 

You are invited to our annual Hospital Open Day on Saturday 26th August 2023.

Go Behind the scenes of one of the busiest Wildlife Hospitals in the world. See our vet team and volunteers in action, treating sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. 

This year you can also purchase VIP tickets for an exclusive tour of the Hospital. 
 

Make the most of your day and explore the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, ride the train, watch the shows, and enjoy a fun day out.
Included with your Hospital Open Day entry ticket. 

 

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General Admission Tickets

Non-Members - $35 (Children under 3 are free)
Members - $29
Time - 12:00PM - 4:00PM


VIP Admission Tickets

SOLD OUT

Members / Non-Members - $59
Time - 11:00AM - 4:00PM


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VIP Ticket Inclusions:

  • Only 100 tickets available
  • Express entry
  • Free parking
  • VIP lanyard
  • Exclusive first VIP behind-the-scenes hospital tour
  • Gift bag full of goodies
  • All-day access to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Be quick VIP Ticket numbers are limited!
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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital admitted over 14,000 patients last year alone, including almost 400 Koalas.

It is our mission to treat, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned wildlife back into the wild.

Your visit will help support the vital work of the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.

Your Hospital Open Day ticket also includes entry to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Download our app and plan your day!

Check out the unforgettable live shows, experiences and animal encounters, ride the miniature train, pat the Kangaroos, step back in time on the Extinction Trail and immerse yourself in the forgotten world of Lost Valley.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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What you can expect at this year’s Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Open Day

1. You will get a rare sneak peek behind the scenes of one of the world's busiest wildlife hospitals!

  • The food prep kitchen where a huge range of meals are prepared for the hundreds of different species to meet with dietary requirements and very particular tastes.
  • The hospital laundry that runs around the clock to keep everything clean and hygienic for our special patients.
  • Getting your pulse checked with the pulse oximeter.
  • See the flexible endoscope and X-Ray machines in action.
  • Learn how to bandage all shapes and sizes of injured wildlife.
  • The outdoor rehabilitation facilities for Koalas, raptors, marsupials, water birds and more.
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2. Learn about the latest research to save our wildlife!

There will be a range of special presentations for our hospital, conservation, research and education teams about the world-leading projects they are delivering to save and protect our native wildlife. Including updates on:

  • Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Koala Chlamydia Vaccine program
  • Kroombit Tinker Frogs breed to release program
  • Eastern Bristle Birds – birds without borders program
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3. It's going to be bigger and more exciting than ever before!

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Open Day will be a fun day out for the family with plenty of games and activities.

Join us for wildlife veterinary demonstrations, face painting, food stalls, raffles, wandering wildlife and more including:

  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Education team
  • Local Community Partners pop up stalls
  • Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Ambulance and Rescue Team
  • Wildcare wildlife rescue and carer crew

 

 

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Terms of Entry

Parental guidance essential for this event

Children under 3 years of age are free

Please select an infant ticket for children under 3 years of age

Children over the age of 3 are required to have a ticket purchased for this event

Entry via Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223)

Select your timeslot for admission and tour time at the checkout below

All Hospital Open Day General Admission tickets are valid for the 26th of August 2023 Only and are not valid for any other day

Hospital Open Day General Admission tickets are valid from 12pm only. Admission to the Sanctuary will not be granted prior to 12pm.

Hospital Open Day General Admission tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

All tickets must be redeemed by 26th of August 2023

No refunds will be given due to sickness, injury or bad weather, unless otherwise advised by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Member tickets are required to show their membership card upon arrival.

 

 

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