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Understanding Animal Training and Behaviour

HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FAMILY PET WORKSHOP

Would you like to communicate with your furry, feathered or scaly family pet? Join us and discover how we train our animal ambassadors on a daily basis through positive reinforcement. From enrichment to medical care, we will provide you with the information and training demonstrations to effectively train almost any animal! Make the most of this incredible opportunity and join us at the Sanctuary!

Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent

Upcoming dates in 2024:

  • Weekend Course (Saturday and Sunday) 27th and 28th July- $425 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

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Aussie Wildlife Course

The Aussie Wildlife Course is an introductory course developed to train enthusiastic members of our community to provide emergency care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. Covering birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians the focus is on local species identification, basic handling and restraint, temporary housing, health and safety for both animals and people.

This established course is suitable for everyone from school students to retirees, and is aimed at community members who want to gain experience prior to either engaging in the care of wildlife, or embarking on further education or a career working with wildlife.

This course is conducted as an 8 week evening course or a weekend condensed course.

Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent

Upcoming dates in 2024:

  • 8 week course (Wednesdays 6pm - 8.30pm) 16th October - 4th December 2024 - $395
  • Weekend condensed course - Saturday 1st June and Sunday 2nd June 2024 (8.30am - 5pm) - $425 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

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Advanced Aussie Wildlife Course

Following on from the Aussie Wildlife Course comes the new Advanced Course, presented by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s veterinarians and hospital staff. Using the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital facilities, the advanced course will explore the unique anatomy and physiology of Australia’s wildlife. This course is conducted as a 4 week evening course from 6pm to 8:30pm.

Age Requirement: 16 years and over with parent consent. Must have completed the Aussie Wildlife course or have prior experience.

Upcoming dates in 2024:

  • 4 week course (Thursdays) 7th - 28th November 2024 - $395 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
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Understanding our local Mammals in care

This weekend mammal course will dive into the many aspects of our local mammal species. Expert keepers and specialists will go into depth on identification, husbandry, rescue, first aid and rehabilitation as well as management of illness and disease. This course aims to expand your knowledge on our most well-known and loved locals

Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent.

Upcoming dates in 2024:

  • Weekend Course (Saturday and Sunday) - 18th and 19th of May 2024 - $425 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

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Avian Husbandry, Rehabilitation and Hand Rearing Course

This weekend course is specially designed for the bird enthusiasts and zoo professionals who are serious about birds and want to expand their knowledge on aviculture/avian husbandry, rehabilitation and hand rearing.

Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent.

Upcoming dates in 2024:

  • Weekend course (Saturday and Sunday) 24th - 25th August 2024 - $425 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

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​The Reptile and Amphibian Captive Management Course

This weekend course is designed for those with a keen interest in seeking knowledge and understanding of Reptiles and Amphibian identification, legislation and relevant government bodies, basic taxonomy, captive-husbandry needs and maintenance, health, nutrition and reproduction of reptiles.

Age Requirement: 14 years and over with parent consent.

Upcoming dates in 2024:

  • Weekend Course (Saturday and Sunday) 2nd and 3rd November 2024 - $425 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

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