08/09/2026
Recently, Tiga Cross had the opportunity to present at the 2026 Tourism Symposium, sharing the story of Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary — our past, where we are today, and where we hope to go in the future.
Sometimes, when you are so focused on what comes next, it is easy to forget just how important it is to stop and reflect on how far you have already come.
The past two years have brought enormous change for the Sanctuary. We have continued to grow our focus on wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, conservation, education, research and meaningful community connection, while also working to create a sustainable future for this very unique place.
There have been challenges, lessons, difficult decisions and plenty of change along the way — but there have also been some incredible achievements made possible by our staff, volunteers, students, supporters, partners and wider community.
Sharing the past, present and future at the Tourism Symposium was a wonderful reminder that transformation does not happen overnight. It happens one decision, one project, one partnership and one animal at a time.
We are proud of how far Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary has come in just two years, but we are even more excited about what the next chapter could look like. 💚🐢🐬
The future is about continuing to evolve, continuing to listen, and continuing to build a wildlife sanctuary that our community can be proud of.
