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Bird Week at Currumbin
From the 25 September to 2 October this year Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will be holding a Bird Awareness Week. In addition to the regular, twice daily Free Flight Bird shows they will be hosting a series of exciting workshops designed to educate and inspire both adults and children alike.
The workshops, facilitated by Veterinarians, Photographers, Aboriginal Dancers and Botanists will cover a wide range of topics including, amongst other things, Wildlife Photography for Beginners, Responsible Pet Ownership and Attracting Wildlife to your garden.
During Spring, baby birds are the most commonly admitted animals to the Community Wildlife Hospital. Most are presented after being ‘rescued’ by well-meaning members of the public.
Not all of these baby birds on the ground require rescuing. The Nest Box Construction workshop, on Thursday 30 September, run by Brett Gadd ,Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Senior Bird Keeper, will offer more information and advice on this topic.
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Wildlife Tourism Conference Cancelled
We are sorry to announce the Wildlife Tourism Conference that was to be held at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been cancelled.Tweet
Fathers Day @ Currumbin!
Spoil Dad this Fathers Day by bringing him to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for a delicious breakfast or lunch at Sanctuary Cafe.
All Dads receive Fathers at Kids priced Day Experience Passes for their special day! As well as this, any Dad who completes the Adventure Parc Green Challenge goes into the draw to win a family Segway Safari tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! (2 adults 2 kids, redeemable after Sunday 5th September)
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The Entertainment Book
Purchase your brand new 2010/2011 Entertainment Book now to receive valuable 25-50% off and 2-for-1 offers from the finest restaurants, activities and accomodation throughout Australia and New Zealand.
$13 from each book sold contributes directly to our fundraising for the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital.
Click here to download an order form.
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Segway Safaris
Imagine gliding gently, virtually silently through the lush surroundings of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Well, you dream is about to become a reality.
Riding a Segway feels like nothing you’ve experienced – because there’s never been anything like it. Plus you can experience it as you glide through Currumbin’s natural coastal rainforest and eucalypt environment.
Step on the Segway and you’ll realize the Segway is balancing for you – almost like an extension of you as it intuitively moves in response to where you want to go. It’s natural, safe and instinctive.
Each Segway Safari will cover Currumbin’s extensive Forest Walk, taking in wildlife displays and experiences along the way.
With up to eight people on each Segway Safari, you’ll have your own experienced Segway guide who will get you started and lead the way throughout the tour.
The Segway Safari is also the green way to go in seeing Currumbin – each Segway unit gives off zero emissions while operating and runs on a highly efficient electric system. As a leader in two-wheeled electric mobility, it's always been Segway's vision to produce environmentally friendly short-distance transportation alternatives, ensuring the Segway Safari adds a new dimension to Currumbin’s status as an Advanced Eco-Tourism Certified attraction.
Visitors can start with the 10-minute Eco Fun Experience to learn how to ride the Segways, which have an intuitive steering system which simply goes in whatever direction you lean. Then to take a fully guided tour of the Sanctuary’s vast bushland and rainforest habitats, visitors can upgrade to the 30-minute, Segway Safari.
The tours can be taken by anyone over 10 years old and 45kg in morning, noon or afternoon sessions which can be booked at the Visitor Services desk or online.
Book Your Combined Entry & Segway Safari Ticket »
Animal Careers Expo 2010!
Registrations for the 2010 Animals and Careers Expo are now open!
Click here for information about the Expo and to book your spot on the day.
Green Challenge
The Green Challenge, presented in association with Adventure Parc, is the newest nature-based adventure experience for the Gold Coast.
Sixty-five challenges, over four separate courses, will weave their way through the eucalypt and rainforest canopy, taking visitors higher and further into the spectacular natural setting.
The new Currumbin courses is like no other – surrounded by native wildlife, combined with world-class wildlife displays and shows located just a short walk from one of Australia’s best beaches.
To double your fun, visitors can purchase a 2 Day 2 Parc Adventure Pass - a two-day, two attraction pass for entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary including the Green Challenge plus a bonus day at Mt Tamborine Adventure Parc!
Each of the Green Challenge courses has been designed for children (children must reach 160cm from heels to middle of both outstretched hands) to enter the Green Challenge and 180 cm for the advanced, Extreme Green Challenge and adults alike for family fun, fitness and team building).
Wildnight Adventures at Currumbin
After dark, Currumbin comes alive with activity in the Gold Coast’s only buffet and night-time wildlife tour. Delicious food, traditional culture and Australian animals at their very best.
On arrival, the experience begins with a delicious Australian barbecue buffet including a choice of hot dishes, salads and desserts. Then take a walk on the wild side and get closer to Australia’s native wildlife in their natural environment and experience spellbinding, Aboriginal music, dance and culture, seven nights a week. All this in a unique, buffet and tour package you must experience at least once in your life.
Get closer to some of our incredible Australian wildlife. You’ll meet the koalas and see one of the biggest Saltwater Crocodiles in Australia, hand feed the mob of friendly kangaroos and see the Tasmanian Devil at its most active.
In a clearing of Melaleuca trees, discover a fireside Aboriginal corroboree where you’ll see traditional dance.The haunting sound of the didgeridoo echoing through the Sanctuary’s natural bushland is a truly memorable experience.
Book now: Wildnight Adventure operates seven nights a week with doors opening at 5.30pm with the barbecue buffet served from 6:00 pm before your Wildnight Adventure. Bookings for each night tour close at 3:00pm on the day of the tour.
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Partners With Jetstar Gold Coast Titans
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has joined forces with the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans in an exciting new partnership.
Both organisations share a similar commitment towards providing entertainment and enjoyment for families on the Gold Coast and also promote the region to local, interstate and international markets.
“It’s exciting to be able to form an association with a highly regarded Gold Coast organisation which has a similar family focus and an emphasis on embracing the local community,’’ said Titans managing director Michael Searle.
"This, combined with our interests in eco tourism and environmental awareness through our Titans 4 Tomorrow program makes the partnership a great fit."
^ Spellbinding Aboriginal music, dance and culture.
^ Enjoy a delicious Australian buffet
