There’s no doubt we’re a nation of wildlife lovers. Many of us care as deeply for our furry, feathered or scaly friends as our fellow humans. But our Gold Coast roads are getting busier and busier by the day, and sadly, our native wildlife is very much susceptible to the dangers of our cars. Even…
Cassidy was the first Koala in the Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program to present with a joey and has now had three joeys in two and a half years. Cooly, Clarence and now Casiopea have all been born into the Vaccine Program, signifying a major milestone for our research. A Determined Koala Cassidy joined the Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program after…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like inside one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world? Currumbin Wildlife Hospital treats 252 different species and in 2023 there were 13,661 patients admitted. On any given day, there can be up to around 125 sick, injured, or orphaned patients requiring immediate medical assistance. Our resilient vet…
Did you know that Koala admissions are the highest they’ve been in three years? There has been a 20% increase since 2022 due to many threats including natural disasters, vehicle strikes, habitat destruction, dog attacks and chlamydia. Hershey the one-year-old Koala featured here is an example of the species’ plight as she is suffering from conjunctivitis, a symptom of chlamydia. Chlamydia affects more than half…
Now that the extra challenging couple of weeks are behind us, we are excited for a new year of saving wildlife. We are grateful to have you along for the journey in 2024 and thank you for your incredible support. Our vet team is so appreciative for your assistance during the recent devastating storms that…
This time of year is known as ‘Koala Trauma Season’, with more Koalas attempting to cross local roads during these warmer months. However this week has been more challenging than usual, with a devastating storm hitting the Gold Coast, bringing us additional patients. Daniel the Koala, a feisty young 10-month-old male was brought into the…
Spring is the busiest time of year at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, with Australian wildlife on the move looking for breeding partners. This time of year is known as ‘Koala Trauma Season’, with more Koalas attempting to cross local roads during these warmer months. Renshaw the Koala, featured here with Vet Nurse Kate, is an example…
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital’s Koala Vaccine program continues to go from strength to strength. In just over 2 years, there are now at least 27 extra Koala joeys in the local area, who have been born to vaccinated Koalas. After a run of baby boy joeys recently, staff are thrilled to announce Elanora Koala Tam Tam has…
More than 900 people attended this year’s Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Open day, held on Saturday the 23rd of July 2022. It was a very special opportunity for members of the public to go behind the scenes and see the amazing vets, vet nurses and volunteers at work. Staff performed real time procedures on Birds, Bats, Koalas and even…
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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