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Currumbin Wildlife SanctuaryCurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a zoo in Currumbin on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, opened in 1947 by beekeeper Alex Griffiths. Run since 1976 as a not-for-profit by the National Trust of Queensland, it holds one of the largest collections of native Australian species, including koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles. It is renowned for its daily feeding of wild rainbow lorikeets and its on-site wildlife hospital.

Opened
1947 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 79 years of history
Exterior of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
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Basic Information

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary basic information
TypeZoo
LocationAustraliaCurrumbin, Gold Coast, Queensland
Opened1947 Source
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FAQ

When and by whom was Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary established?
It was established in 1947 by beekeeper and floriculturist Alex Griffiths. In 1976 Griffiths gifted it to the National Trust of Queensland, which has operated it ever since. Source
What are the sanctuary's signature features?
It is world-renowned for the daily feeding of wild rainbow lorikeets and has an on-site wildlife hospital that treats injured animals. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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