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Find out an interesting collection of native Australian animals in The Currumbin Sanctuary, Brisbane. This wildlife sanctuary is located on the Gold Coast in Queensland and covers almost 27 hectares of land. The place, originally a private backyard, now features over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles!
Address: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28, Tomewin Street
Currumbin
Queensland 4223
How to reach: You can reach the Currumbin Sanctuary both by bus and train. There is a bus stop near the sanctuary with the Surfside buses arriving there after every 20 minutes. You can also avail the Citytrain services.
Time: The Park is open on all days of the week from 8am to 5pm except on Christmas. On the Anzac Day the sanctuary opens from 1 pm.
Entry Charges: A normal ticket for a one-day entrance into the sanctuary costs is 11.80 pound for adults and 7.80 pound for children. There are special tickets that include breakfast and lunch. These tickets costs between 12 and 21 pounds, depending on the kind of meal provided with the ticket. However, there is no entry charge for infants. Please note that tickets must be booked 48 hours before your arrival date.
Features of the Currumbin Sanctuary, Brisbane: The wildlife sanctuary presents a wide range of interesting animals for you to watch them in an equally fascinating natural ambience. The Sanctuary features several interesting activities and shows for its visitors.
- There are special shows that allow you to closely interact with the animals. Walk up close to the freely roaming kangaroos and wallabies and feed them with you own hands! - You can also click souvenir photos with these animals! - Watch the creepy, venomous snakes in a nerve tickly live show that displays poisonous snakes and also advices you on what to do when you accidentally encounter them. - See the most colorful birds of the world and also those preying ones in the Free Flight Bird Show. - Grab the opportunity to see the largest living reptile, the Salt water Crocodile creeping before you! - Witness the Lorikeet feeding that is supposed to be one of the most interesting features of the Currumbin Sanctuary. Other facilities: - There is free parking facility for all. - The walkways of the sanctuary are wheelchair friendly though assistance is required on some of the steep walks. This is your opportunity to see some fascinating animals at you arm's distance! Are you ready to encounter the wild?
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