The vet team at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital remained positive during Cyclone Alfred and patient success stories kept motivation high. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a patient through the process of treatment, rehabilitation and then release back into the wild. During Cyclone Alfred, our team were faced with an influx of sick and injured native wildlife….
Currumbin, Gold Coast – As Tropical Cyclone Alfred tore through Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales last week, the dedicated team at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure vulnerable, native wildlife continued to receive life-saving care. Preparing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred In the lead-up to the cyclone, stable patients were…
Our heart goes out to the community and anyone affected by Cyclone Alfred. Sadly, it caused major damage to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, particularly to the Waterbirds Outdoor Rehab. And this is just after the recent summer storms in February that have already left significant damage. Cyclone Alfred Update I hope you all managed to stay safe from…
The stats are in – Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has marked its busiest year on record, with an astounding 16,125 wildlife admissions in 2024, an increase of over 2,000 cases compared to 2023. December broke the record for the most patients admitted in a single month by a staggering 700 cases, with over 1,200 Lorikeets treated…
We invite you to go behind the scenes of Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and see how almost 14,000 wildlife patients are treated, rehabilitated and released each year. With over 250 different species being saved, including this cute Magpie patient with Vet Sophie, it is a very special place for all wildlife lovers. This is your chance to see the resilient vet team in action…
10 Eastern Longneck Turtle hatchlings have been released into the wild at Mudgeeraba, after recently hatching at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. The eggs were harvested and incubated for 80 days, after their mum was sadly hit by a car, and did not survive. “This is a really important reminder, that if you come across an injured animal, it could…
This Trauma season, please help us reduce the pressure on our vet team and end suffering by learning how to save wildlife. What to Do When You Find Sick, Injured & Orphaned Wildlife Please call Currumbin Wildlife Hospital if you see any sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife on 07 5534 0813. For your own safety, please do not…
Save the Koala Month culminates in Save the Koala Day on Friday, the 27th of September. This day is more important now than ever, because local extinction is a real threat. “Koalas may become extinct in large areas of Eastern Australia as early as 2050 without intervention.” – Dr Michael Pyne OAM, Senior Vet of Currumbin Wildlife Hospital On Save the…
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has seen an increase in admissions for injured Koalas and with breeding season underway, it prompted an urgent warning for members of the Gold Coast community to be alert for an increase in Koala activity. The hospital, which is one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world, has seen 197 animals admitted due to…
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.
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