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34 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin QLD 4223
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Reviewers consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable vets, nurses and volunteers who treat and rehabilitate injured native wildlife. Many mention smooth drop‑offs, compassionate triage, and being given a patient number to check progress, with some animals collected or quickly returned for release. Bird and reptile care draw repeated compliments, and several visitors appreciated being able to observe procedures with clear explanations from staff or volunteers. The service is widely described as essential, first‑class and donation‑funded.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While most feedback is positive, a minority reported communication issues: brusque or rude phone/front‑desk interactions, difficulty being heard, and poor transparency or updates about outcomes and release locations. A few rescuers were distressed when animals were euthanised despite expecting treatment or rehoming, and some felt explanations were inadequate. Convenience gaps came up around strict closing times and the wish for 24/7 availability. There were isolated reports of being turned away for issues deemed outside scope or council matters.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
- Avian care and veterinary treatment
- Reptile care and rehabilitation
- Koala treatment and rescue
- Wildlife triage and release tracking
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- Aim to arrive during opening hours; after‑hours intake is limited and doors may close promptly at closing time.
- Contain the animal safely and bring it straight in; ask for a patient number so you can call for updates.
- Call ahead if you need pickup or rescue coordination—staff may redirect you to partner wildlife rescuers when appropriate.
- Discuss release expectations early; animals may be released within a local radius rather than exactly where found.
- Consider making a donation to support care, as treatment for wildlife is provided without charge and relies on public support.
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Clinic Address
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation is inside Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary at 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223. The area isn’t served by a train/metro/light-rail station within walking distance, so it’s easiest to drive or check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. Street parking is typically available nearby—check local signage and time limits.
They’re open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday–Sunday). Aim to arrive during opening hours, as doors may close promptly at closing time.
Call (07) 5534 0813 or visit the website: https://currumbinwildlifehospital.org.au/?UTM_source=GMB_listing&UTM_medium=organic
For injured native wildlife, you generally don’t need an appointment—safely contain the animal and bring it in during opening hours. Call ahead if you need pickup or rescue coordination, and on arrival you can ask for a patient number to check on updates.
Veterinary fees in Australia are not regulated and vary by clinic, and Medicare does not cover pets. Currumbin Wildlife Hospital treats injured native wildlife without charge and relies on public donations to fund care. Call the hospital for current advice and, if any procedures are discussed, ask for an itemised written estimate; if you’re arranging treatment elsewhere, you can also ask about pet-insurance claims or payment-plan options in general.
As a general guide, most Australian vet clinics accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay); call ahead to confirm what’s accepted on the day. As this hospital’s wildlife care is donation-funded, you can also ask about ways to donate in person or online.
The hospital operates 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily and after-hours intake is limited. If you find wildlife outside these hours, check the hospital’s website for guidance or search for local wildlife rescue hotlines; staff may redirect you to partner rescuers when appropriate.
They focus on native wildlife, including wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, avian care and veterinary treatment, reptile care and rehabilitation, koala treatment and rescue, and wildlife triage with release tracking.
It’s highly regarded with a 4.7/5.0 rating from 284 reviews. Reviewers praise the caring, knowledgeable team, smooth drop‑offs, compassionate triage, clear explanations, and excellent bird and reptile care, noting the service is first‑class and donation-funded; a minority mention brusque phone/front-desk interactions, difficulty getting updates or release details, strict closing times with limited after-hours availability, and occasional distress over euthanised animals with limited explanations.
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223
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