NATIONAL TRUST CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY TO LAUNCH LOST VALLEY
Announcement posted by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 15 Nov 2017
The amazing Lost Valley exotic precinct will officially open at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on December 26, 2017.
The exciting addition to National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (NTCWS) allows guests to explore a forgotten world and get up close and personal with some of the world’s most unique and distinctive flora and wildlife.
Featuring 5 hectares of lush tropical rainforest, Lost Valley takes guests on a journey through the ancient supercontinent Gondwana where they will interact with exotic species including friendly Ring Tail lemurs, Cotton-top tamarins, Red panda, Capybaras, free-flying birds, exotic reptiles and so much more.
NTCWS General Manager Michael Kelly is thrilled to finally open this amazing exhibit to the public.
“The stunning rainforest precinct spans over 5 hectares and has been three years in the making and the team have worked so hard to create a living, breathing rainforest that will play home to breathtaking botanicals, exotic animals and free-flying birds. This is the biggest precinct that the Sanctuary has ever opened, in its 70 year history.
“The free flying birds within the aviary will be a real spectacle. We will have a large number of bird species including the Eclectus Parrot, Molucan Red Lory, Black Capped Lory, Satin Bowerbird, Emerald Dove, Chiming Wedgebill Golden Pheasants and Mandarin Ducks to name a few, as well as our striking macaws” said Michael.
Jonathan Fisher, CEO National trust of Australia (Queensland) says it is all about celebrating our environmental heritage.
“This exhibit is the single largest investment by the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) and our mission is to connect people with nature and Lost Valley truly depicts this.
“We have managed to source the most unique and exotic animals and the team have created an incredibly natural, sustainable and biological environment for the animals and plants to thrive. Guests will actually feel like they are in the middle of an actual rainforest,” said Jonathan.
Lost Valley pays tribute to the Gold Coast Hinterland’s real and existing Lost World Valley which is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage listed area and includes expansive rainforest reserves in both Queensland and New South Wales.
Lost Valley will create a valuable visitor experience that connecting them with nature and allowing them to discover unique species in an exciting and immersive environment.
Lost Valley opens at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on December 26
Images attached –
Green Winged Macaw, Green Iguana, Ring Tail Lemur, Red Panda, Cotton-Top Tamarin
Link to Lost Valley teaser trailer - https://vimeo.com/242010223/07af7764a8
Gondwana History
The Lost Valley at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a tribute to the true Lost World Valley, a hidden gem in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Lost World Valley is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area and includes expansive rainforest reserves in both Queensland and New South Wales.
Queensland National Parks included in the area include Lamington National Park, Springbrook National Park, Mt Barney National Park and Main Range National Park. Rainforest vegetation once covered most of the ancient southern super-continent Gondwana and remains the most ancient type of botanical species in Australia.
Few places on earth contain so many plants and animals that are almost identical to their ancient ancestors. There is a concentration of primitive plant families, which are directly linked to flowering plants existing over 100 million years ago, as well as some of the oldest elements of the world's ferns and conifers.
The mission of National Trust of Australia (Queensland) is to protect, conserve and celebrate the environmental, built and cultural heritage. On the Gold Coast, locals and tourists alike love the world-famous beaches but equally, they celebrate the beautiful natural hinterland that sits behind the coastline.
All interview and photo opportunity enquiries -
Sonia Deakin, M10 Collective | Ph: 0423 097 494 | email: sonia@m10.com.au
Karen Smith, M10 Collective | Ph: 0407 527 366 | email: karen@m10.com.au
Featuring 5 hectares of lush tropical rainforest, Lost Valley takes guests on a journey through the ancient supercontinent Gondwana where they will interact with exotic species including friendly Ring Tail lemurs, Cotton-top tamarins, Red panda, Capybaras, free-flying birds, exotic reptiles and so much more.
NTCWS General Manager Michael Kelly is thrilled to finally open this amazing exhibit to the public.
“The stunning rainforest precinct spans over 5 hectares and has been three years in the making and the team have worked so hard to create a living, breathing rainforest that will play home to breathtaking botanicals, exotic animals and free-flying birds. This is the biggest precinct that the Sanctuary has ever opened, in its 70 year history.
“The free flying birds within the aviary will be a real spectacle. We will have a large number of bird species including the Eclectus Parrot, Molucan Red Lory, Black Capped Lory, Satin Bowerbird, Emerald Dove, Chiming Wedgebill Golden Pheasants and Mandarin Ducks to name a few, as well as our striking macaws” said Michael.
Jonathan Fisher, CEO National trust of Australia (Queensland) says it is all about celebrating our environmental heritage.
“This exhibit is the single largest investment by the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) and our mission is to connect people with nature and Lost Valley truly depicts this.
“We have managed to source the most unique and exotic animals and the team have created an incredibly natural, sustainable and biological environment for the animals and plants to thrive. Guests will actually feel like they are in the middle of an actual rainforest,” said Jonathan.
Lost Valley pays tribute to the Gold Coast Hinterland’s real and existing Lost World Valley which is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage listed area and includes expansive rainforest reserves in both Queensland and New South Wales.
Lost Valley will create a valuable visitor experience that connecting them with nature and allowing them to discover unique species in an exciting and immersive environment.
Lost Valley opens at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on December 26
Images attached –
Green Winged Macaw, Green Iguana, Ring Tail Lemur, Red Panda, Cotton-Top Tamarin
Link to Lost Valley teaser trailer - https://vimeo.com/242010223/07af7764a8
Gondwana History
The Lost Valley at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a tribute to the true Lost World Valley, a hidden gem in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Lost World Valley is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area and includes expansive rainforest reserves in both Queensland and New South Wales.
Queensland National Parks included in the area include Lamington National Park, Springbrook National Park, Mt Barney National Park and Main Range National Park. Rainforest vegetation once covered most of the ancient southern super-continent Gondwana and remains the most ancient type of botanical species in Australia.
Few places on earth contain so many plants and animals that are almost identical to their ancient ancestors. There is a concentration of primitive plant families, which are directly linked to flowering plants existing over 100 million years ago, as well as some of the oldest elements of the world's ferns and conifers.
The mission of National Trust of Australia (Queensland) is to protect, conserve and celebrate the environmental, built and cultural heritage. On the Gold Coast, locals and tourists alike love the world-famous beaches but equally, they celebrate the beautiful natural hinterland that sits behind the coastline.
Sonia Deakin, M10 Collective | Ph: 0423 097 494 | email: sonia@m10.com.au
Karen Smith, M10 Collective | Ph: 0407 527 366 | email: karen@m10.com.au