| Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Currumbin | | | | of Australian bush and rainforests and is internationally |
| on Queensland's Gold Coast and has been a favourite | | | | recognised as a world-leader in the preservation of |
| family and tourism destination over 60 years. The | | | | Australian wildlife. There are many attractions at |
| Sanctuary was founded in 1947 by keen beekeeper | | | | Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary including the popular |
| and flower grower Alex Griffiths after he began | | | | Koala cuddling experience, kangaroos, crocodiles and |
| feeding the local Rainbow Lorikeets in an effort to | | | | many birds that can be hand fed daily. |
| stop them feeding on his budding flowers. Today the | | | | The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is open daily from |
| sanctuary has grown to be home to hundreds of | | | | 8am to 5pm and reopens at 7pm for the Wildnight |
| native Australian animals that live amongst the native | | | | Adventures. Please be sure to check opening hours |
| bush settings and offers visitors the opportunity to | | | | on public holidays as times may vary. The sanctuary |
| see them up close in their natural environment. | | | | is closed on Christmas Day. There are several |
| In addition to the extensive Australian wildlife | | | | eateries within the sanctuary including the Sanctuary |
| Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary also offers interactive | | | | Café, Koala Junction and the Sawrey Room for |
| displays and presentations set amidst its 27 hectares | | | | weddings and other special functions. |