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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - General Admission
Visit the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Home to some of Australia’s most iconic animals, as well as a few exotic friends...
Visit the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Home to some of Australia’s most iconic animals, as well as a few exotic friends...
Highlights
- Koalas, Kangaroos, Crocodiles and so much more
- Brand new Outback Springs
- Visit the wildlife hospital
- The Lost Valley
- The Extinction Trail
- Wild Skies Free Flight Bird Show
- Wild Island Adventure Splash zone
- Live daily shows & presentations
- Cafe and restaurant on site
- Feed the wild lorikeets
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Admission includes park entry, all daily shows, access to the wildlife hospital viewing platform and use of the miniature train.
With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees and rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, and young at heart. You will get to see many of Australia’s iconic species immersed in their natural environment.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit organisation that invests all proceeds back into caring for wildlife, assisting with running the wildlife hospital, and taking part in over 15 conservation projects to preserve wildlife for future generations to enjoy.
Take part in optional interactive wildlife opportunities, such as meeting a koala, pat a kangaroo, feed a capybara, experience a behind the scenes tour or get up close with a wedge-tailed eagle. There is so much more to explore!
Embark on an authentic Aussie adventure at Outback Springs! Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's newest immersive experience. Meet a farmyard friend, enjoy a Billy Tea demonstration, fossick for gemstones, and learn all about insects and reptiles from the Australian outback.
Explore one of the largest walk through aviaries in the southern hemisphere, The Lost Valley. Get up close and personal with some of the world's most unique flora and wildlife.
Adventure into a world that existed over 65 million years ago, The Extinction Trail. Come face-to-face with dinosaurs and megafauna that once ruled the planet.
Sit back in amazement and awe at the Wild Skies Free Flight Bird Show. Senses will be ignited as native and exotic bird species free fly low overhead, showcasing natural behaviours.
Enjoy a 20-minute loop around the Sanctuary on the miniature train, a local icon since 1964. Immerse yourself in First Nations Culture at our Aboriginal Culture Show and learn ancient knowledge through traditional song, stories and dance.
A must-do is the wild lorikeet feeding! This occurs at 8am and 4 pm and is a great way to start or finish your day.
Experience one of the many daily shows, meet Blinky Bill and friends, and get a bird’s-eye-view of the vet team in action at the amazing wildlife hospital, one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world!
All prices are shown in AUD ($)
- Adult$60.00
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$60.00
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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Mary Parkes from New Zealand wrote on 29 October 2026
Must see
Well worth a visit- I took my 12 and 15 year olds and they loved it!
From Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - General Admission
Thank you, Mary, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your teens had such a fantastic visit to Currumbin. It's especially rewarding to know that your family enjoyed the experience and that you'd consider it a "must see" attraction. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you all back again soon for another memorable day with our wildlife and conservation experiences. Kind regards, The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Team 🐨
Dawn Hall from New Zealand wrote on 17 October 2026
Wonderful experience
A fantastic day out. Really enjoyed the park layout and especially enjoyed the bird show and petting the kangaroos. I never expected to seee the koalas so closely either. Recommended
From Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - General Admission
Thank you, Dawn, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. It's great to know you enjoyed exploring the park, and we're especially pleased that the Free Flight Bird Show and the opportunity to interact with our kangaroos were highlights of your visit. Seeing our koalas up close is often a memorable experience, and we're thrilled it exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable wildlife adventure. Kind regards, The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Team 🐨💚
Rachel Martin from New Zealand wrote on 14 October 2026
Super impressed
A lovely spacious clean park, and really healthy looking animals. Loved the “Wildflight” bird show and keeper talks, and was amazing to see so many koala and kangaroos up close.
From Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - General Admission
Hi Rachel, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for visiting Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary during your travels from New Zealand! We're delighted to hear that you were impressed with the Sanctuary and enjoyed seeing our animals looking healthy and well cared for. It's fantastic to know that the WildSkies Free Flight Bird Show and our keeper talks were highlights of your visit, and that you had the opportunity to get up close with so many of our koalas and kangaroos. Our team works hard to create memorable wildlife experiences while providing the highest standard of care for our animals, so your kind feedback means a great deal to us. We hope to welcome you back to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on your next visit to Australia! Warm regards, The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Team 🦘🐨🦜
Elle Petrolo from Australia wrote on 13 October 2026
Heartbroken koala photos sold out
Holding a koala photo was essentially one of the main reasons I came, to get a progressive family photo. We had one as a couple, a few years later one with our son and now another with our daughter the same age many years later… I was overwhelmed and distracted and running late and I was meeting my cousin in the morning there for our daughters to meet for the first time, I didn’t realise koala photos closed at a certain time for one thing, and that they sold out. We had spent so much money to travel here for this and they were not adaptable at all. I understood that the koalas had a certain tolerance. But they had other experiences they told me about for way more money that we just didn’t have - hundreds per person, where you could interact and hold them. All I asked was to use one of those koalas for the quick photo we desperately desired which they would have experienced similar but with a longer encounter…. My children may have also actually wanted to pat them! They did not allow it unless we paid hundreds and hundreds to dollars. We had to pay more just for a photo to stand in front of the koalas… but it’s all we could afford… All I wanted was a quick progressive shot with one of the koalas who would have been allocated to a different contact time for the same price as the regular koala photo. The offered a different day but we were travelling the opposite direction for a few hours the next day and checking out so it wasn’t an option. I was heartbroken and severely upset and disappointed
From Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - General Admission
Hi Elle, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly sorry to hear how disappointed and upset you were after missing the opportunity to have a koala photo during your visit. We completely understand why this was so important to you. The tradition of capturing these special family moments over the years, from your first photo as a couple to now including both of your children, makes it especially heartbreaking that things did not go as planned. Your visit also took place during the school holiday period, which is one of our busiest times of the year. During these peak periods, animal encounters and koala photo sessions are in particularly high demand and can sell out well in advance or reach capacity earlier in the day. Unfortunately, to ensure the welfare of our animals, we must strictly limit the number of encounters and photo opportunities available each day. While we understand it may have seemed that another koala could have been used for a quick photo, all animal encounters operate under specific welfare guidelines, schedules and capacity limits. For this reason, our team is unable to substitute animals from other experiences or make exceptions once sessions have sold out, regardless of the circumstances. We appreciate that this felt inflexible, especially given the significance of the photo for your family. We are sorry that the alternative experiences offered were outside your budget and that returning the following day was not practical due to your travel plans. We can appreciate how upsetting it must have been to miss out on creating a memory that meant so much to you and your family. Thank you for your feedback. It highlights the importance of ensuring guests are aware that animal encounters can sell out, particularly during peak holiday periods, and we will continue looking for ways to communicate this more clearly. We genuinely regret your disappointment and hope that, despite this experience, you were still able to enjoy valuable time with your family during your visit. Kind regards, The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Team
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aliciah20 from Australia wrote on 31 October 2026
Bit overpriced for what they have
Given the variety of animals they have there I think it's overpriced even with the discount. Many slots available if you want to hug a koala though!