Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, is set on 27 hectares and home to Australia’s most iconic native wildlife. As a not-for-profit organisation, the Sanctuary invests proceeds back into caring for wildlife, facilitating one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world, maintaining operations of over 15 conservation projects, and educating guests on the importance of protecting and preserving wildlife and the natural environment. The Sanctuary is nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast, just a 30-minute drive from Surfers Paradise, less than 10-minutes' drive from Gold Coast Airport and situated less than 500m from one of the best surf beaches in the world. Home to a diverse array of Australian native wildlife, guests have the opportunity to feed kangaroos, meet koalas, and learn all about the incredible animals that call the Sanctuary home. Sit back and enjoy one of the many daily interactive shows and educational presentations. Be captivated by native birdlife showcasing natural behaviours at Wild Skies Free Flight Bird Show or immerse in First Nations culture at the Aboriginal Cultural Presentation. Looking for recommendations on what to see and do? Ask one of the helpful volunteers positioned around the Sanctuary. Discover the outdoor playground, ride on the sanctuary’s miniature train, or enjoy a picnic. Visit the onsite Wildlife Hospital and see the vets in action. Experience an authentic Aussie adventure at Outback Springs! Uncover a forgotten world in the Lost Valley and explore one of the largest walk-through aviaries in the southern hemisphere. Travel back in time and come face to face with dinosaurs and megafauna that once ruled the earth along the Extinction Trail! Don't forget to join in the feeding fun of the colorful wild lorikeets at 8.00 am or 4.00 pm for a gold coin donation. Enjoy the spectacle of dozens of rainbow-coloured birds landing on your head and arms! 

Delight in a close encounter with Australia’s unique native wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, centrally located on the Gold Coast and just a 30-minute drive from Surfers Paradise. The Sanctuary is open from 8am to 5pm daily (except Anzac Day and Christmas Day). Located inside Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the TreeTop Challenge will get your adrenaline pumping. Qualified supervisors are present throughout to guide adventurers and ensure their safety at all times. All you are required to bring are closed-in shoes and a daredevil attitude. Please not though, it is highly recommended to pre-book your session time by calling TreeTop Challenge once you have booked this ticket, and prior to your visit to the Sanctuary. On the day, session availability is limited and not guaranteed. Explore the 27-hectare sanctuary, home to iconic Australian native animals. Meet koalas, echidnas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, emus, and dingoes. Hand-feed kangaroos, come face-to-face with Australia’s largest saltwater crocodile and see the free-flight bird show and First Nations cultural presentations. Learn about the sanctuary, and its animals at one of the many interactive keeper shows daily or ask one of the helpful volunteers positioned around the park. Plus, take in the beauty of this 5-hectare rainforest as you wind your way along elevated boardwalks, whilst discovering exotic wildlife. Uncover the secrets of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and explore a forgotten world.