Play your way to being a Junior Ranger.
Your child will enjoy a wild adventure as Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and National Parks Association of Queensland team up to deliver this Parks Connect program!
Hosted from within some of South East Queensland’s favourite national parks and reserves or from the QPWS Gateway Visitor Centres – David Fleay Wildlife Park (Burleigh Heads) and Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre (Enoggera) – these fantastic Junior Ranger events teach kids all about Queensland’s unique wildlife and introduce them to some of the tasks performed by our dedicated Park Rangers.
Encourage your little ‘wild child’ to get outside, connect with nature, and care for our environment while enjoying fun, hands-on and creative activities.
JUNIOR RANGERS 8–12 YEARS AT WALKABOUT CREEK DISCOVERY CENTRE (Enoggera)
Discover the world of insects at this FREE Junior Ranger (ages 8–12) INVERTEBRATE INSIGHTS event at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.
On Saturday 21 February, Parks Connect Junior Rangers will enjoy a guided glimpse into the incredible diversity of insects and other invertebrates at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, Enoggera. Using a scavenger hunt checklist, they’ll search for signs of invertebrate life in the park, including examples of camouflage, insect life cycles, and symbiotic relationships.
Learn how these species are studied, and explore the equipment used to measure insect abundance. Look, listen and even smell for clues that reveal the presence of invertebrates, building curiosity about the tiny creatures that play a huge role in a healthy ecosystem.
This session is for children only. Parents must sign their children in and out, but can then enjoy an hour and a half to themselves (there is a cafe on site and walking trails) while their children learn and explore. Bookings are essential.
JUNIOR RANGERS 8–12 YEARS AT DAVID FLEAY WILDLIFE PARK (Burleigh Heads)
Discover the world of insects at this FREE Junior Ranger (ages 8–12) event – Invertebrate Insights – at David Fleay Wildlife Park.
Junior Rangers (aged 8–12 years) will enjoy a guided glimpse into the incredible diversity of insects and other terrestrial invertebrates at David Fleay Wildlife Park on Saturday 28 February. Using a scavenger hunt checklist, they’ll search for signs of invertebrate life, including examples of camouflage, insect life cycles, and symbiotic relationships.
Learn how these species are studied, and explore the equipment used to measure insect abundance. Look, listen and even smell for clues that reveal the presence of invertebrates, building curiosity about the tiny creatures that play a huge role in a healthy ecosystem.
This is a session for children only. Parents must sign their children in and out and can then enjoy an hour and a half to themselves while their children learn and explore.
Looking for family fun where you can attend events with your Junior Ranger?
Check out our PARK OF THE MONTH events! Each month, we run a series of fun outdoor activities in a SEQ National Park or Conservation Park. Hurry, tickets for these FREE events sell out fast.
We’re also seeking parents or educators to act as volunteer assistants. Find out more here.
Terms and Conditions
Junior Ranger activities at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre and David Fleay Wildlife Park are child-only. Parents and siblings can explore the walking trails or the surroundings for the session. Children are supervised at all times by staff who hold Blue Cards for working with children. All children must wear appropriate sun-safe clothing, sunscreen and a hat, and must bring a water bottle. Parents will be asked to review a safety briefing and sign a medical form and a media consent form upon booking. More T&C are included on the Eventbrite listing.
PARKS CONNECT ‘ROAMING’ JUNIOR RANGERS
From May 2025, you’ll also be able to book in for awesome ‘roaming’ educational experiences for kids (8–12 years). Enjoy fun activities, guided explorations and creative challenges—either at QPWS&P Gateway Visitor Centres or in some of Queensland’s most-beloved national parks and reserves. Image: NPAQ/Parks Connect
Parks Connect is proudly supported through funding from the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
