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The tragic story behind a strong Koala mum, who lost her joey and his now fighting for her life.
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The tragic story behind a strong Koala mum, who lost her joey and his now fighting for her life.

Hear the amazing story of Toby, the boy that makes waves in his local community for wildlife in need.

During storm season there are many birds that are displaced and nests destroyed, leaving chicks grounded. Â

Over 500 Koalas have now been vaccinated against chlamydia as part of this joint research program with the Queensland University of Technology. Â

Patients suffer severe trauma from hooks and plastic so it’s important to keep an eye on our precious wildlife and reduce human impact.Â

A Gala to Remember – Over $100K Raised for Wildlife The 2025 Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala took place on Saturday the 6th of September and was hosted by renowned media personalities Tony Auden and Lynn Gilmartin. The Homestead at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary set the scene for an incredible evening of celebration, philanthropy, and purpose….

Spring marks the beginning of Trauma Season, as well as September’s Save the Koala Month. It takes a village to save wildlife, so our mission is to empower you with the skills to help take the pressure off our vet team working around the clock. This Save the Koala Month, we want to ensure you are up…

Myah & Micah are a mum and bub duo that bring hope for Koalas. Australia is experiencing a Koala crisis and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is working around the clock to save this endangered species from chlamydia, a life-threatening disease for Koalas. Protecting Koalas Myah & Micah From Chlamydia Our latest patients Myah & Micah are…

From rescue to release: A juvenile Red-tailed Tropicbird named Coconut was flown from the Gold Coast to Lady Elliot Island aboard a charter flight, after being found far away from its natural habitat. Just in time for World Environment Day! Thanks to the coordinated effort by the teams at Lady Elliot Island and Currumbin Wildlife…
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.

