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 Reservoir)
Get an introduction to wildlife rescue at this FREE Junior Ranger (ages 8–12) RESCUE ROOKIES event at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.
Help your child discover how rescued wildlife gets a second chance!
This FREE Junior Ranger (ages 8 to 12) RESCUE ROOKIES session at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre gives your child the skills to help when animals need it most. Guided by Annette, a wildlife carer with over 30 years of experience, your Junior Ranger will learn the basics of wildlife rescue, including when to step in, when to stay away, and who to call for backup.
Your child will not only learn more about lizards, snakes and baby birds, but will also learn how to manage pets around wildlife, and how to handle situations safely – all skills they can take home and use in their own backyards.
Book online at Eventbrite.
JUNIOR RANGERS 8–12 YEARS AT DAVID FLEAY WILDLIFE PARK (Burleigh Heads)
Give your child a chance to understand how to help injured wildlife at this Junior Ranger (ages 8–12) RESCUE ROOKIES session at David Fleay Wildlife Park.
Time to scale up your child’s wildlife knowledge!
This FREE Junior Ranger (ages 8 to 12) RESCUE ROOKIES session at David Fleay Wildlife Park (Burleigh Heads) is guided by Annette, an experienced wildlife carer.
Your Junior Ranger will learn what to do when they encounter an animal in need, with a focus on lizards, turtles and baby birds. They will also uncover what makes turtles so unique, and what to do if they ever find one in trouble on the road.
A willingness to learn is the only skill required, but all Junior Rangers must wear a hat and enclosed shoes!
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 is proudly supported through funding from the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
