Natureworks has designed and crafted numerous one-of-a-kind pieces that are displayed throughout Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
From intricate animal sculptures to awe-inspiring landscapes and dramatic entry statements, our work leaves a lasting impression!
Animal sculptures, landscape elements, artificial trees & rockwork
As you explore the sanctuary, you will see many lifelike sculptures of animals by Natureworks (as well as real wildlife, of course!). You’ll discover realistic statues of mammals, reptiles, birds, and other wildlife, artfully blending with their surroundings. Younger visitors, in particular, may notice the friendly, climbable sculptures in play areas and the prehistoric creatures in the ‘Extinction Trail’.
What you may not know is that Natureworks also created many of the detailed landscape elements that surround these works of art. When you explore, look for replicas of environmental features such as caves, rocks, tunnels, logs and tree stumps. These are not just decorative elements – they provide shelter, play spaces, photography focal points and wildlife habitats.
Photo gallery – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
This gallery shows some of our sculptures, rockwork, and landscape elements at the sanctuary.
Natureworks projects at Currumbin over the years
Here is a summary of the items Natureworks has designed, built, installed or supplied to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary over many years:
- Wild Island Entry Statement – artificial rock entry with a giant crocodile, Thylacine, Komodo Dragon, Wedged Tailed Eagle in flight, Giant python snake on a tree stump
- Discovery Play Tunnels – 40 metres of caves and underground burrows with transparent viewing bubbles, to allow visitors to get up close and personal with animals that dig and burrow
- Giant Golden Orb Weaving Spider & climbing net for the playground
- A spotted Quoll on a tree branch in the playground
- Cassowaries in the Garden
- Fossil digs in the sandpits
- Rock climbing walls for the playground
- Artificial Trees for Creatures of the Dark Forest
- Large artificial rock cave
- Many artificial trees and rocks throughout the park and walkways.
- Various megafauna and dinosaur sculptures for the ‘Extinction Trail’ (see below)
- Stepping Stones with indigenous Australian animals engraved into the concrete steps.
Journey to the past on Currumbin's 'Extinction Trail'
In 2021, Natureworks provided a range of sculptures of dinosaurs and prehistoric megafauna for the new Extinction Trail at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Our life-sized replicas bring the Mesozoic Era to life so visitors can learn about these giant prehistoric creatures. They’ll see how the Earth has changed since the mass extinction wiped out many of the Earth’s plant and animal species millions of years ago.
"Travel back to a time when dinosaurs and megafauna ruled the earth and explore life on our planet long before the evolution of humans!"
Natureworks prehistoric sculpture collection
The gallery below shows some original sculptures and statues from the Natureworks Dinosaur & Prehistoric Collection that appear along the Extinction Trail at Currumbin. Visitors are encouraged to spot various extinct animals as they explore the trail, using an app to bring the experience to life via augmented reality.
These scientifically researched, museum-quality replicas of prehistoric animals are unique to Natureworks. They include:
- Brachiosaurus (an enormous, long-necked dinosaur)
- Compsognathus (a small, agile dinosaur)
- Dilophosaurus (a fierce dinosaur with crests and sharp teeth)
- Dromornis murayii (Demon Duck of Doom – extinct megafauna bird)
- Megalania (Komodo Dragon – giant megafauna lizard)
- Meiloania (giant megafauna horned turtle)
- Muttaburrasaurus (adolescent version of larger Australian dinosaur)
- Phascolonus (extinct megafauna – giant wombat)
- Spinosaurus (dinosaur with a distinctive sail on its spine)
- Thylacoleo (extinct megafauna – marsupial lion)
- Velociraptors (small, fierce dinosaurs)
Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and see for yourself!
At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. So why not add a bit of adventure to your next outing and take in the sculptural features provided by Natureworks? You won’t be disappointed!
An engaging visitor attraction that connects people with nature
Our work throughout Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary contributes to a positive, enjoyable visitor experience and helps people of all ages engage with nature. We love turning kids (and adults) on to the magic of the natural world!
If you run a wildlife park, zoo or nature-themed visitor attraction (or are planning one), you can take it to the next level with quality sculptures, original themed props and realistic replicas of rocks and natural elements. Contact Natureworks today to discuss ideas, costs, product availability, timescales and custom requirements.
