Local hand-made crafts and cards make uniquely Australian gifts. The gift shops also provide an outlet for ESL merchandise such as CD Roms, CDs, books and shirts. Many visitors are intrigued by the enormous numbers of birds at an Earth Sanctuary. While there, they learn that the reason for this is because of the difference between Northern Hemisphere plants and Southern Hemisphere plants. That is why many native plants do not have petals, since petals are for attracting insects.
Many visitors leave with the start of their own native garden.
An Earth Sanctuary is an ideal venue for weddings and other functions. The natural backdrop of a Sanctuary makes for wonderful wedding photographs. The bride, groom and wedding party need not leave their guests for photo sessions because everyone can enjoy the surroundings together. The Kangaroos are excellent wedding guests as well. A range of functions and parties have been hosted in the unique Sanctuary environments, and this increasing trade is a major focus for future.