For nearly 60 years, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the sunny Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia, has earned a special place in the hearts of millions of visitors.

What began with Alex Griffiths feeding the local lorikeets has grown to become one of Queensland’s most loved and eye-opening attractions.

Every day, you can get closer to more than 1,400 native Australian animals in natural bushland and rainforest surroundings.

The entertaining wildlife shows also include the Free Flight Bird Spectacular, the Totally Wild Show and Snakes Alive.

The new star attraction at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is Wild Island – both an outdoor adventure playground and interactive science activity zone, combining fun-filled entertainment with fascinating wildlife education for young visitors to the park.

With more than 26 hectares of rainforest and bushland habitats, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the best way to experience Australia's diversity of natural wonders, all in the one day.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - where you can discover a whole new world of night-time activity with fully guided Wildnight Tours nightly at 7.15pm – 9.45pm, seven nights a week (except December 25 & 31st). Bookings are essential.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation operated by the National Trust of Queensland. All revenue is channelled back to providing unique visitor experiences and continuing our work in wildlife conservation, education and research.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is located conveniently beside the main Gold Coast highway, 16km or 20 minutes south of Surfers Paradise, and only 5 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport and still only metres from the sandy white beaches of the Gold Coast, the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is an opportunity to visit the green behind the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coasts Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary theme park is open daily from 8am to 5pm, excluding Christmas Day and from 1pm Anzac Day.

So visit Currumbin. Get closer – and be amazed.