Hurry Register Now so you dont miss out on the ZOO RUN!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Tegan Lather

Wow we are selling out our spots for the next ZOO RUN!

It is so exciting! So Hurry and Register Now! We only have 500 spots for the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary ZOO RUN

It is going to be a great day!

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We have WONDERFUL Sponsors for the ZOO RUN

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Tegan Lather

Thank you Jetts Fitness!

Once again Jetts Fitness has show us fantastic support by agreeing to be our

ZOO RUN sponsors!

We have to thank the following Jetts Fitness Gyms for helping us make Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s first ZOO RUN totally AMAZING!

Thank you to the following Jetts Fitness Gyms

Jetts Nerang

Jetts Ashmore

Jetts Bundall

Jetts Mermaid Beach

Jetts Pacific Pines

Jetts Varsity Lakes

Jetts Burleigh Heads

Jetts Palm Beach

Jetts Coomera

Jetts Helensvale

Let us just say YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

Ad Air Promotions

We are very lucky to have the support of Walt and Willy from Ad Air Promotions.

Ad Air Promotions are responsible for our amazing archways at each ZOO RUN.

Australia’s Best Inflatable Advertising Specialists, these are the guys to call when you want to attract attention! Ad Air Promotions operate in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Region. For all your inflatable advertising, giant inflatables, jumbo inflatables, sky dancers, rooftop, arches and balloons call Ad Air Promotions

They are the Inflatable Advertising Specialists! Located on the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia.

If you are wanting to stand out in the crowd call them today!

Telephone +61 (07) 5478 6652

Email info@adairpromotions.com.au

Enviro Print Australia

Do you love our flyers? For both Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Australia Zoo Enviro Print Australia have been the printer to help us advertise our ZOO RUN!

Born in 2001 from Passionate, humble beginning focused on providing donated printed items to needy Australian environmental organisations using reclaimed off-cut paper from their main stream business.

We love Enviro Print and all that they stand for. Please support them so that they might help others.

To learn more please go to http://www.enviro-print.com.au

Call 02 9771 4884

Email info@enviro-print.com.au

Asics – Harbour Town Gold Coast – 30 – 70% off Store Wide RRP!

ASICS is at the forefront of the world performance sports market as undisputedly the leading running shoe brand for enthusiasts and professional athletes alike. Whether at professional sporting events, the Olympics or an everyday run around a park, ASICS is the runner’s choice, providing comfort, support and a superior ride.

Please support the Asics store at Harbour Town, go down and Thank the lovely store manager Jordanna for donating 500 drink bottles for all the runners!

Asics harbour Town

Phone: 07 55290829

Address: Shop C12A Harbour Town Shopping Centre

Cnr. Gold coast Hwy & Oxley Drive

Biggera Waters QLD 4216

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

We couldn’t put on a ZOO RUN without the amazing sponsorship and support from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary!

All the staff and volunteers are amazing and the animals are in their care beautiful. I would urge you all to support this amazing Sanctuary where that is simply liking their face book page, coming to the ZOO RUN or donating on line for the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital foundation. You won’t be sorry you did!

A place where you can enjoy exciting, interactive displays, presentations and dining experiences. Nestled within 27 hectares of lush eucalyptus and rain forest, each day brings visitors face to face with extraordinary wildlife in shows and encounters. Every day at Currumbin is a new adventure. Cuddle a koala, get up close to a crocodile, get among a mob of kangaroos or check out reptiles, birds and marsupials in amazing wildlife shows and displays.

We still have other sponsorship packages available to make the day a fantastic event with ALL the Profits going to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation!

They start at just $250 so if you would like to learn more please call us on

0407 033 315 or email info@wildlifeemergency.com.au

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National Tree Day

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Tegan Lather

Happy National Tree Day everyone!

In case you have been hiding under a rock, today is National Tree Day – this should be as well known as Christmas Day! In fact, even more important as without trees, we wouldn’t be celebrating anything 🙁

So get out there and join one of the many tree planting events.

Sorry, we are not organising our own event this year due to some other commitments, we’ll just join in on our local tree planting. We might see you there!

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Two Hands Project

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Tegan Lather

I get to met the most AWESOME people! I am really lucky as I get to help our wildlife and our environment and you know I really have met some amazing everyday people!

Today after my Beach Clean Up – Bribie Style, I wandered over to the “Shark in a Bus” exhibit next to the Bribie Island Sea Side Museum.

Ok I am not going to lie to you – Dad wanted to go over and check it out. Seeing a “Shark in a Bus” is not my normal thing I would want to do – but it was worth the trip. I got to met Paul Sharp. One of the founders of the Two Hands Project Inc.

He is great. He is there to help educate us on the plight of the sea birds and our marine animals due to the rubbish our oceans and waterways are filling up with!

When you walk through his museum in a bus, there are a few items that made me go -What The?!? – but the message is a brilliant one. Please go and have a chat with Paul. See his shark and other items in his museum. It is very interesting and join up for the Two Hands Project. Just 30 minutes, when you can, with your two hands, on a beach collect /pick up the rubbish you see. Take a photo on your mobile phone and up load it to their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/twohandsproject

It is a great idea and everyone can help our planet! Way to go Paul!

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Thank you Martin from Geckoes Wildlife Presentations

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tegan Lather

Wow I have the BEST work experience! I love it. I did have to do the hard work and find it myself, but it was so worth it

I have met Martin from Geckoes Wildlife Presentations a couple of times at different wildlife surveys and workshops. At the latest one I went to with the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, I got to meet Martin and his favourite Male who was the star of the Quoll Survey workshop.

I mentioned to Martin that I had to find work experience and he laughed and said as long as you don’t mind the drive to my house each day, let me know the details!

Wow I was hooked. Mum on the other hand had to discover where a place called Closeburn was – A hour and 15 mins away from my home! It was 5am starts each day but boy was it worth it!

The first day I got go handle snakes, lizards and other reptiles at the Under 8’s Day at Raceview Primary School.

Day two was a day of learning with Scat and Tracks as the subject, with a presentation at Greening Australia.

Day three was more hands on, with cleaning the enclosures and feeding all the animals. This was a really fun day with me feeding Quolls, Woof Woof the Barking Owl, and some awesome Tawny Frogmouths. I had heaps of fun making up the food for the Gliders and Bumpy the Wombat!

bumby the wombat

The last day was also fun! We had to go to a primary school where the kids were learning how to take photos of wildlife! I got to handle the lizards and frogs!

And this was “Work!” LOL I had a ball. Thank you Martin and all the wonderful staff at Geckoes Wildlife Presentations. If you want a cool birthday party these guys are the place to check out! http://www.geckoeswildlife.com.au/pages/gallery_page2.html

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ZOO RUN – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Tegan Lather

Can you fly faster than a Rainbow Lorikeet?

Run like a Emu?

Out-waddle a Wombat?

Here’s your opportunity! Introducing our first ZOO RUN for Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Yes, that’s right, a ZOO RUN is a fun run where you’ll run through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

If you are a serious athlete – take on the 5 kilometre challenge! This course is NOT for the faint hearted or unfit! We have some very Steep Hills, narrow windy bush track with awesome obstacles and challenges for the single runner.

Not so serious? No worries, how about a 2 kilometre family fun run / walk. You can even dress-up if you are that way inclined! We’ll even have a prize for best-dressed entrant / team!

This unique event will take place on Sunday 23rd November 2014, starting at 6:30am and finishing by 8:00am. Yes – you’ll be in there before the crowds, so the zoo will be nice and quiet (just you and a couple of hundred other competitors!!!)

Of course, the ZOO RUN will be a fundraiser for the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital so you will be getting sweaty for a good cause!

We’ll need sponsors and supporters to get this organised, so please give us a call if you want to help this awesome event. We’ll also need some volunteers!

You will need to go on line and register for the ZOO RUN – we will use Register Now so please see the link below

Prices are only $50 per participant for the 5 km run, or $40 per participant for the 2 km family fun run / walk.

Riding in a pram or stroller is not permitted on the 5km bush track. If you are taking bub out to enjoy the beauty of Currumbin please join in on the 2km paved path way. There might still be a few bumps and hills along the way, so be ready for it! Children aged 3 and under are also FREE!!!

To register follow this link to REGISTER NOW!

Win by becoming the days BIGGEST Fundraiser!

We will be doing the highest fundraiser for 2014 so looking for a fantastic sponsor so help get everyone motivated!

The highest fundraiser will win a fantastic mini holiday at Noosa Crest

2 nights accommodation in a 3 bedroom apartment at Noosa Crest!

So please go to Everyday Hero and register as a ZOO RUN Currumbin Wildlife Hospital runner to help raise more money to save our sick and injured wildlife

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Connect to your Creek – Healthy Waterways 2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Tegan Lather

Connect to your Creek

Healthy Waterways & Wildlife Emergency

On May the 18th we had a great time at Landsborough working with Mooloolah Native Nursery to help keep our waterways healthy and clean.

We had so much fun we forgot to take more photos!

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Twinnies

Posted on May 17, 2014 by waynelather

Twinnies Open Day – 18th May 2014

Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue is one of our favourite charities – a genuine family who really care for our wildlife and give all they have to rescuing and rehabilitating a wide range of animals (not just birds!)

Sunday 18th of May was originally our car rally and Twinnies was to be one of the many stops along the way. Unfortunately our insurance increased to the point that we would be raising more money for the insurance company than we would have been for wildlife!

So we cancelled the car rally and threw our support behind this awesome charity and we have organised an awesome day of wildlife experiences. This will be a great family fun day, so please come along and say hello to Tegan, Kathy and Wayne at the Wildlife Emergency stand.

Here is an awesome interview with Tegan, Bridget and Paula (with a special Guest, Hugo the Sea Turtle from Healthy Waterways). Andrew from GlassHouseMountainsInfo.com interviewed all of us and was blown away by the twins and their amazing dedication.

Twinnes Charity Fun Day – Video

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Please help me win a $5000 grant to purchase much need equipment to help save our Wildlife!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Tegan Lather

I’ve posted on Sunsuper Dreams and have a chance to win $5,000 to make it come true – http://bit.ly/1jUlfxR

I am so excited. I was nominated to go in the running to win a Sunsuper $5000 grant. I would use this money to purchase much need equipment to help me with the wildlife surveys and studies in the Moreton Bay region.

Since winning the Young Citizen of the Year 2014 for Moreton Bay I have been itching to help my home by raising awareness of the beauty that surrounds the Moreton Bay region.

Sadly it all takes money to purchase the motion sensor cameras etc and as you know, I always give 100% of the profits to the charities I put on events for.

We had to create Wildlife Emergency to help us with our events when other charities that we were fund raising for wouldn’t cover us in their insurances etc. I am so glad now that even though we had the expense of doing this now I have my own Not For Profit organisation that will help me save our wildlife and other conservation projects.

Please share and click on the link to cast a vote for me. You can vote once a day for the whole 30 days. I am a bit behind as it starts at the beginning of each month. I feel strange asking for something for my charity, but it will really help us a lot to have the correct equipment.

Thank you

Tegan

sea tutrle thank you

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Beach Clean Up – Bribie Style

Posted on May 2, 2014 by waynelather

Tegan’s latest environmental activity – Beach Clean Up (Bribie Style).

Never one to do something in a boring way, Tegan and the volunteers will all be wearing bright Hawaiian Shirts – sure to get everyone’s attention and have a bit of fun at the same time!

We’ve been buying heaps of Hawaiian Shirts, brightly coloured Rubbish Bins, Pick-up Sticks, Signs etc to get this Beach Clean Up happening. With all those costs, we’re very grateful to receive a grant from Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation Inc and Healthy Waterways. These guys are awesome!

Also it is not just getting the rubbish off the beaches and out of the waterways, but there is some scientific research going on in the background – everything has to be sorted, counted and weighed and where possible, identify the source of the marine debris.

To launch the new program, Tegan organised her local Minister of Parliament, Lisa France MP and the Environmental Minister, Andrew Powell MP. Check out this awesome interview by Andrew McCarthy-Wood of bridgetobribieisland.com.

Clean Up Bribie Island with the Moreton Bay Region Young Citizen of the Year

A 14-year-old Bribie Island local is getting her hands dirty in a bid to cleanup the island – Watch the video!.

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