Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

16/06/2026

Hmm... is Miki checking out his next meal? 🤔🦭

Not this time!

He's actually checking out the Solitary Reef underwater viewing windows. One of the unique things about our sanctuary is that our sea lions regularly explore different areas of the park, experiencing new sights, sounds, and even other species like our peacocks. 🦚

These adventures are a great form of enrichment and help keep our animals active and engaged.

Have you ever spotted one of our sea lions out on a walk during your visit? 💙

15/06/2026

So, what does a penguin sound like? 🐧

Probably not what you expected!

As we head into breeding season, you'll start hearing these unique calls more often as penguins communicate with their mates and establish their nesting territories.

Listen closely on your next visit and check out Penguin Beach—you might just hear our little penguins having a chat! 💙

Have you ever heard a penguin call before?

15/06/2026

Happy Rescue Month, Adelaide! 🦭💙

Rescued as an orphaned pup in 2007, Adelaide found her forever home and has gone on to become an incredible ambassador for Australian sea lions. Since then, she has raised two pups, Gary and Hugo, and helped us learn so much about her species, including important information about their gestation and development.

Let's celebrate Adelaide this month and the amazing journey she has taken—from rescued pup to ambassador, mother, and teacher. 💙✨🦭

12/06/2026

Did you know? 🐬🦭

We're one of the few places where you can regularly see dolphins and sea lions interacting and playing together!

This mixed-species play is a fascinating behaviour that provides important welfare benefits, including mental stimulation, enrichment, and opportunities for social engagement. It's something we often discuss during our daily talks as we share how we care for the animals in our sanctuary.

Have you witnessed these playful interactions during your visit?

We'd love to hear your thoughts and favourite memories of seeing our dolphins and sea lions together! 💙

11/06/2026

🚒💚 A huge thank you to Coffs Harbour Fire Brigade for their generous donation of old fire hoses to the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary!

These hoses are being put to great use by our TAFE students, who are transforming them into enrichment devices for the animals in our care.

Just like Ozzie here 🦭, sea lions naturally chew, tug, pull and tear at their food in the wild. To safely replicate these important natural behaviours in a managed environment, we create enrichment toys from recycled fire hose that they can chew, grip, pull and rip apart.

These enrichment devices help keep our animals mentally stimulated, physically active and engaged, while encouraging species-specific behaviours that are important for their overall wellbeing.

It's a fantastic example of sustainability, community partnerships and education coming together to make a real difference for wildlife.

Thank you again to the Coffs Harbour Fire Brigade for supporting wildlife conservation and helping our students gain valuable hands-on experience. 🙌🐢🌿

11/06/2026

🦔 A Second Chance for This Little Echidna 🦔

Thanks to the dedicated care of the CCWS veterinary team, this rescued echidna received the treatment it needed and is now on the road to recovery.

Every wildlife rescue story like this reminds us why we do what we do—and why we want to do even more.

With your support, we can launch our Wildlife Triage Vet Trailer, allowing our vets and rescuers to reach and treat more native wildlife in need, wherever they are. From echidnas to birds, possums, kangaroos and more, this mobile facility will help save countless lives.

💚 Please consider making a donation through our website today. Every contribution brings us one step closer to getting the trailer on the road and helping more wildlife just like this little echidna.

A huge shout-out to the incredible WIRES volunteers who work tirelessly on the front line of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Your dedication, compassion and countless hours of hard work make stories like this possible.

👉 Donate via our website and help us make a bigger difference for Australia's wildlife.

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