Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a really good day out for the whole family and isn't ridiculously expensive. There is plenty to do from wandering around looking at all the animals and listening to keeper talks and you can sometimes pat or hold the animals to having a picnic lunch or swinging up a storm on the adventure park with rope courses, slides etc. Another really great school holiday idea is to have your kids be a ranger for a day. My three older children had an absolute ball doing this and for the $40 a day they are given a morning tea pack with fresh cooked muffins and fruit, lunch which is a fruit and sandwich box each and then afternoon tea is an ice block. The kids are put into small groups with a guide each and are taken behind the scenes within the park. The kids went out the back of the vet area to see the animals they were helping out at the moment and being introduced to the patients. They also went to see some of the locals and had a photo taken holding a croc or a snake and the photo was free if you wanted to pick it up on the way out which would normally cost around $15. All three of the kids loved it and had a ball, the guide they had was super kid friendly and as my child has an allergy every precaution was taken with her and I was just very I pressed across the board. A real treat for all animal lovers! Upon entry there were the lorrikeets coming down to feed and the kids had them all over them while holding the feed dishes, keep in mind these birds come here voluntarily as they are not caged in somehow. They also had a magic show going on to keep the kids entertained while we waited for the guide to collect the kids for keeper for a day activities. All of this was right at the door so you haven't even paid to get in yet and you are given a real treat watching these birds come and go feeding and interacting with people.

Approximate cost: $40

Been at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 2 weeks ago. I went there with my whole family before 8am to grab the chance of feeding Lorikeets. Was a bit disappointed when there were only few Lorikeets showed up maybe about 10 or 15 of them. I tried asking what's going on with the birds and they explained to us that it is because of no rain for the past two months, no nectars supply for them so they go somewhere else. I still want to return there at a different time of the year to make sure there will be Lorikeets arouns next time we visit there. I just love watching and feeding the lovely birds.

Approximate cost: $110.00

We were so disappointed with this. We chose this of all the large attractions on the Gold Coast as our daughter is only 3 and loves animals. Even though we were there at the right time, the lorikeets were non-existent, they did try and make up for it though handing out animal balloons… Their excuse seemed a bit lame as my relatives had more in their backyards up there.
The park was not well laid out and the animals / enclosures were all a little dreary.
Our daughter loved the train that goes around the park, and saves tired legs as well as the playground. We enjoyed the bird show, but they are pushing the eco message too much.
The park was tidy and had a volunteer to assist at every corner you turned.
We felt it was quite expensive to get in, on top of paying for parking, and everything in between, as well as the constant requests for additional donations for various causes.
We probably would not go back, but then we are a little spoilt with our zoos in our state.

Approximate cost: $33

The train ride was really fun, my kids loved it. Got 3 photos of a koala and a baby croc with the whole family. Other than my kids screaming with the birds during the bird show, I enjoyed there a lot. So much animals to see and take video/photos. A great place for kids & family. It was all worth it!

Approximate cost: $110.00

Still a nice place to visit with the kids, but facilities seem to have dilapidated over the past few years. Enjoyed the bird show and kids loved the train (again). Staff were very friendly and helpful, not the case in the cafe though...

Approximate cost: $100

Our family visited the sanctuary on our holiday to qld recently. A wonderful day out! Many many animals for the kids to see! The lorikeets are especially popular! My son loved thet train ride!! He wouldn't get off! A gorgeous place to go and spend the day with your family!

Approximate cost: $40

FANTASTIC! I have a yearly pass for only $98 and take my two little ones there ALL the time, sometimes just for a train ride in the afternoon. The train driver Ces is wonderful and extremely helpful with the pram!! Where else can the kids pat and feed kangaroos, have rainbow lorikeets land all over them, play in a fabulous playground and see a pelican being operated on?!? Not to mention photos with koalas/dingoes/eagles etc! Wonderful day, afternoon or couple of hours out. We take a sandwhich and just buy a coffee each time! HIGHLY recommend the year pass - amazing value for a local.

Approximate cost: $98/year

so many different animals, we spent all day at the sanctuary and totally enjoyed the shows
got some great photos and held some creepy animals.

Family friendly and loved spending the day in a natural environment.
Always learn something different

Approximate cost: $40

I took my toddler here today, and we both absoultly love it !! A beautiful day out, my toddler had his photo taken with the lorikeets. Although there werent many loirkeets due to the floods in Brisbane.

The nighttime dinner and tour was really great. Just a totally different experience from the day time visit. Food was great and the tour guides exceptional.

Approximate cost: $350