Gold Coast theme park closed in search for missing Tasmanian devil

A Gold Coast theme park has been closed as staff search for a missing Tasmanian devil named Mary.

The young marsupial is one of two recent arrivals to Paradise Country in Oxenford but staff noticed the animal was missing from a secure indoor habitat during Tuesday's routine morning check.

The wildlife team failed to locate the animal from the vicinity surrounding the habitat, which has an access to a small outdoor area.

A spokesperson for Village Roadshow Theme Parks said there was no evidence of damage or structural issues that would allow Mary to escape.

"The welfare of the animals in our care is our highest priority, and our habitats are specifically designed to ensure the safety and security of each species," the spokesperson said.

"Incidents of this nature are extremely rare."

The park was closed as a precaution as staff expanded the search, including reviewing security footage.

Thermal imaging equipment will be used to assist the search for the devil overnight, when the species is most active.

The park has notified Biosecurity Queensland and said it is working closely with relevant authorities.