World Wildlife Day is celebrated in Australia on March 3rd, recognising the world’s wild animals and plants, and raising awareness of their importance. Here on the Gold Coast, we’re blessed to have incredible native plants and animals all around us, and plenty of amazing opportunities to get up close and personal. Here are 7 FREE ways to experience the Gold Coast’s native plants and animals in recognition of World Wildlife Day.
- Visit the Coombabah Wetlands and spot kangaroos, wallabies and koalas
- Feed the wild lorikeets at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Stroll the Tamborine Mountain Botanic Garden’s family-friendly Sooty Owl’s Creekside discovery trail
- Picnic at Syd Duncan Park, taking in the mountain views and playing in the community nature garden
- Explore the low tide mudflats at Jacobs Well
- Walk the Endangered Plant trail and visit the native Butterfly Garden at the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens
- Find periwinkles, sea cucumbers, oysters and crabs at the Burleigh Heads tidal rock pools
