Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Grand-daughter Aelie (7) and I spent a day at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. It has come a long way since I last visited. A fun family outing.

Here are some images.

Lets go exploring!

Aelie feeding rainbow lorikeets; very noisy!

Rainbow lorikeet

Rainbow lorikeet

Rainbow lorikeet

Koala

Frill-necked lizard

Wild Skies free flight exhibition

Most impressive; a series of birds flew close over the crowd with great precision and excitement.

Brown falcon?

Brown Goshawk?

'I'm watching you!'

Red-tailed black cockatoo

Wedge-tailed eagle - can have a wingspan up to 2.84 m (9 ft 4 in)

Hold onto your hat!

Bush curlew

Great Egret

Pelican

Kangaroos and wallabies

Lost Valley (animals and birds from around the world)

Tree Kangaroo

Red Panda

Iguana

Cassowary

Blue & Gold Macaws