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Did you know it takes 1,000 gum trees to feed just one Koala for a year? That’s A LOT of gum trees to keep up with all the Koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to over 50 Koalas, and in 2022 so far, more than 308 Koalas…
The greatest celebration of wildlife is being able to release patients back into the wild. It’s the moment of release that drives our vet team every day. The releases are our ultimate success stories. Our vet team were delighted to attend the release of 12 Brisbane Short-necked Turtles this month. This release was extra special…
As the weather warms up, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is inundated with waterbirds and turtles affected by hook & plastic injuries. These patients have either ingested hooks and plastics or have become entangled in fishing line out in the wild. During the spring and summer seasons, the admissions rise as more people spend time outside fishing…
National Bird Week kicked off on the 17th of October with the goal of inspiring people to take action and get involved in bird conservation efforts. It’s also a time to reflect on the thousands of sick, injured, and orphaned native birds that are admitted into Currumbin Wildlife Hospital each year. Rainbow Lorikeets are sadly our…
Every month should be Save the Koala Month! We’re so appreciative of our community for coming together to put the spotlight on this species in desperate need. Save the Koala Day on the 30th of September is a fantastic time to band together to save this species. The team at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital know how to…
Together we raised almost $200,000 to save wildlife at the 75th Anniversary of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The funds will make an immediate difference to the powerful work of Currumbin Wildlife Conservation Programs and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. The Gala Dinner was held on Friday the 19th of August at The Star Gold Coast. It was a wonderful…
The Wish List items make an immediate difference to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital in treating over 14,000 Australian native wildlife animals per year. Tuna the Black Flying-fox came into Currumbin Wildlife Hospital with a damaged eye, was underweight and had difficulties flying. To heal his eye, the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital vet team used special laboratory…
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is thrilled to announce that there have been at least 10 new wild Koala joeys born into the Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program. The Elanora Conservation Area provides a safe and natural environment for the wild Koalas taking part in the program. We’re delighted to share the video of the recent release…
We have had an influx of echidnas that have sadly been hit by cars. This is common during Winter as it is breeding season for echidnas, and they are on the move. It is vital that you call Currumbin Wildlife Hospital if you spot any sick, injured, or orphaned echidnas. You never know when a…
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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