About this tour
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary spans 27 hectares of eucalyptus woodland and rainforest on Australia's Gold Coast, offering 2–6 hours of self-guided exploration. You'll encounter native wildlife in open settings, attend keeper talks and shows, visit the working wildlife hospital, and feed wild lorikeets at scheduled times. The sanctuary operates as a not-for-profit organisation, with entry fees supporting its animal care and 15 active conservation projects.
Highlights
- Daily wild lorikeet feeding at 8am and 4pm
- Observe veterinarians treating animals at the hospital
- Miniature train ride through sanctuary grounds
- Extinction Trail and Lost Valley walking zones
- Wild Island Adventure Splash Zone for cooling off
- Meet Blinky Bill character appearance
- Keeper shows throughout the day
What to expect
You'll wander through open bushland encountering echidnas, wallabies, kookaburras and other Australian fauna in naturalistic settings rather than enclosures. Download the app beforehand to map out keeper talks and animal feeding times that suit your pace. The lorikeet feeding is the standout event—arrive early for the 8am or 4pm slot. Allow time for the wildlife hospital viewing area, where you can watch vets working. The splash zone offers reprieve on hot days. Walking paths vary in difficulty; most are flat boardwalks, though some climbs are steep and may require carer assistance if using a wheelchair.
Good to know
General entry doesn't include animal encounters like koala cuddling—those require separate paid experiences. Wheelchairs available free with ID. Most areas are accessible via boardwalks and ramps. Prams and specialist infant seats provided. Public transport nearby; no hotel transfers included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.