Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

What Currumbin Wildlife Hospital does

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is a not-for-profit wildlife veterinary hospital established in 1989 on the grounds of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, operating as part of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Limited. The hospital provides free veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, and release services to sick, injured, and orphaned native Australian wildlife, treating 14,000–16,000+ patients annually across more than 250 species, with koala care representing a flagship program (nearly 500 admissions per year at an average treatment cost of ~A$7,000 per koala). Service delivery is supported by 23 paid staff and a network of more than 150 active volunteers who contributed 26,824 hours of service in the most recent reported year.

Name

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

Legal name

National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Limited

Website

https://currumbinwildlifehospital.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is a not-for-profit wildlife hospital in Queensland, Australia, providing free veterinary treatment to 14,000+ sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife annually, supported by donations, 23 staff, and 150+ volunteers, and operating a leading koala chlamydia vaccine research program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH), Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA), Veterinary Public Health & One Health Programs (HLAMAJAA)

Keywords

• Wildlife veterinary services
• Native animal rehabilitation
• Koala conservation research
• Wildlife hospital care
• Charitable veterinary medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Currumbin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The hospital is a not-for-profit charity that relies on donations from the community, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships to fund its operations. Services are provided free to the community.
2. Bequests and Legacy Gifts: Leaving a gift in Will is one of the most powerful ways donors can give wildlife a second chance. The hospital offers a free bequest guide for donors.
3. Tree to Me Program: Donors can purchase eucalyptus trees to feed recovering Koalas. Individual trees from $15, or name a row for $1500.
4. Hospital Wishlist Items: Donors can purchase specific materials, equipment, and supplies needed by the hospital from the wishlist.
5. Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala: Annual signature fundraising event with ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and prize donations. 2026 Gala tickets: $270 per person, $2500 per table of 10.
6. Friends of the Hospital Subscription: Monthly giving program where donors become 'Friends of the Hospital' with support going towards where the need is greatest. Each donation of $2 or more is tax-deductible. A Super Friend gives at least $1000 annually.
7. Volunteer Registration Fee: Successful volunteers pay a registration fee of $55 which covers everything needed to get started.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is a not-for-profit wildlife veterinary hospital that provides free treatment, rehabilitation, and release services for sick, injured, and orphaned native Australian wildlife. The hospital operates a research program including the world-leading Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program, runs educational placements for vet/vet nurse/vet tech students, and is supported through community donations, fundraising events, volunteer programs, and corporate partnerships. It treats over 14,000 wildlife patients annually across 250+ species.

Product overview

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is a not-for-profit wildlife veterinary hospital providing free treatment, rehabilitation, and release services for native Australian wildlife. The organization operates as a single unified hospital facility with multiple support programs including educational placement programs for vet students, research initiatives led by the Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program, fundraising events such as the Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala, and donation programs including Tree to Me (eucalyptus trees for koalas), Hospital Wishlist (equipment donations), and Leave a Bequest (planned giving). The hospital is currently constructing the Currumbin Wildlife Institute, a world-class research and education campus. Services are provided free to the community, relying on donations and volunteer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Hospital Services Free veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, and release services for sick, injured, and orphaned native Australian wildlife. Treats over 16,000 patients and 250+ species annually, making it one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world.
• Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program World-leading research program vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia, with GPS tracking of vaccinated koalas and health monitoring in the Elanora region. Over 500 koalas vaccinated with 40 joeys born into the program.
• Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Implant First-ever koala chlamydia vaccine implant technology, offering a single-dose delivery alternative to the prime-and-booster immunisation protocol used in the original vaccine program.
• Vet Student Placement Program Placement opportunities for veterinary students to shadow and learn from the veterinary team at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, observing wildlife medical procedures.
• Vet Nurse Placement Program Placement opportunities for veterinary nursing students at the wildlife hospital to gain hands-on experience in wildlife nursing care.
• Vet Tech Student Placement Program Placement opportunities for veterinary technology students at the wildlife hospital.
• Conservation Medicine Program Educational program for students interested in conservation medicine, supporting the hospital's research and conservation mission.
• Hospital Tours Private behind-the-scenes tours of one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world, allowing the public to observe veterinary procedures and meet the vet team.
• Tree to Me Program Eucalyptus tree donation program supplying fodder for recovering koalas. Individual trees from $15, or name a row of koala fodder trees for $1500. A single koala consumes leaves from up to 1,000 gum trees annually.
• Hospital Wishlist Equipment and supply donation program allowing supporters to purchase specific items needed for wildlife treatment, including centrifuges and other medical equipment.
• Leave a Bequest Planned giving program allowing supporters to leave a gift in their Will to support wildlife conservation at the hospital. A free bequest guide is offered to prospective donors.
• Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala Annual signature fundraising gala bringing together changemakers, conservationists, community leaders, and wildlife advocates for a ticketed fundraising event supporting the hospital's conservation programs.
• Friends of the Hospital Monthly donation program where supporters contribute where the need is greatest. Super Friend status for annual gifts of at least $1,000. Tax-deductible for donations of $2 or more, with exclusive benefits including quarterly vet talks and animal encounters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 Koalas vaccinated against chlamydia as part of the research program
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020QUT Professor Kenneth Beagley led development of the chlamydia vaccine for Koalas. The hospital and QUT researchers collaborate on the Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program targeting the Elanora wild population. The vaccine requires prime and booster immunisation 30 days apart.
• National Trust of Australia (Queensland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrumbin Wildlife Hospital is part of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland). The hospital opened in 1989 on grounds of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary which was gifted to National Trust in 1976.
• City of Gold CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and City of Gold Coast are key supporters of the vaccine research program and koala conservation efforts. The City has installed Speed Awareness Devices for wildlife protection.
• Zoetis AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZoetis Australia will carry out production of the chlamydia vaccine for registration and wider distribution to Koala carers across the country.
• CSIROmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIRO involved in production of the chlamydia vaccine for registration for wider distribution to Koala carers.
• RACV Royal Pines ResortmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala scheduled for 14 November 2026.
• HumanitixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent ticketing platform for Wildlife for Tomorrow Gala 2026 bookings with 1.75% transaction fee.
• JellurgalmajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Presenting Partner for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• GwingannaminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• Husk DistillersminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• Landmark EnvironmentalminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• LimeminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• Deer HoneyminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• SunnyminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• Medland OrthodonticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor for Wildlife for Tomorrow Charity Gala.
• National Trust PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteers receive annual National Trust (Queensland) Team Card with access to all National Trust properties worldwide.

Scale indicators32 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Friends of the Koala: Northern NSW-based koala-focused charity involved in koala rescue, rehabilitation, and advocacy; a named partner of Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and directly comparable in koala-specific rescue and rehabilitation services.

Direct peers

• Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital: Direct peer and one of the largest wildlife hospitals in Australia; treats sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife and runs a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release programme on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, sharing Currumbin's operating model.
• WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service): Australia's largest wildlife rescue organisation, operating a national rescue and rehabilitation network for native wildlife; comparable volunteer-driven, donation-funded operating model and mission alignment.
• Wildcare Queensland: Queensland-wide wildlife rescue and care network coordinating after-hours wildlife admissions that feed into hospitals including Currumbin; directly comparable volunteer-led, donation-funded wildlife rescue mission.
• Taronga Wildlife Hospital (Taronga Conservation Society): Sydney-based wildlife hospital operated by Taronga Conservation Society; provides free veterinary care and rehabilitation for native wildlife and runs conservation and education programmes, directly comparable in mission and service mix.
• RSPCA Queensland Wildlife Hospital: Queensland-based animal welfare charity operating a dedicated wildlife hospital that admits, treats, and rehabilitates injured native wildlife; operates on donations and volunteer support, similar in funding model and core service.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Wildlife Conservancy: National non-profit operating large-scale conservation sanctuaries across Australia; comparable not-for-profit, donation-funded model and focus on native wildlife and habitat conservation.
• Zoos Victoria (Werribee Open Range Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary): Larger, established zoological institution running wildlife hospitals (notably at Healesville Sanctuary) and threatened-species conservation programmes; broader portfolio but directly comparable wildlife veterinary and conservation mission.
• WWF-Australia: Major national conservation NGO and a named financial partner of the Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program; comparable as a donation-funded wildlife conservation organisation operating across threatened species programmes.

Others

• Australian Museum Research Institute: Adjacent research institution conducting native wildlife science, taxonomy, and conservation biology; comparable as a scientific collaborator and a co-investigator profile within Australian wildlife health research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/currumbinwildlifehospital
• TikToktiktok.com/@currumbinwildlifehosp

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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