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)
Does your child know what to do if things don’t go to plan on a bushwalk?
Guided by Scott Poad, from ReWild You, your Junior Ranger will be PARK PREPARED when they learn the vital skills needed to help them explore Queensland’s National Parks safely—from what to pack and how to find water if supplies run low, to building an emergency shelter and tying the knots that could keep them secure.
This hands-on outdoor session is big on basic survival skills (food, water and shelter needs), so your child feels confident whenever they head into a National Park.
Wear a hat and enclosed shoes for this fully supervised, child-only session that is part of the Parks Connect Junior Ranger program.
JUNIOR RANGERS 8–12 YEARS AT DAVID FLEAY WILDLIFE PARK (Burleigh Heads)
Learn the skills that help keep kids safe!
Staying safe in the bush is largely about being prepared and knowing what to do and when, and this SURVIVAL STARTERS Junior Ranger session (for ages 8–12) will teach your child exactly that!
Your Junior Ranger will learn vital, hands-on bushcraft tips directly from Scott Poad from ReWild You, ensuring they’re equipped to connect with the outdoors safely.
They’ll discover how to pack for a trip into a National Park, where to find water if supplies run out, how to create an emergency shelter, and how to tie the knots that could make all the difference.
Book your child in today and help them gain valuable risk-management and preparedness skills they can apply to their everyday life.
Wear a hat and enclosed shoes for this fully supervised, child-only session that is part of the Parks Connect Junior Ranger program.
BOOKINGS OPEN NOW ON EVENTBRITE.
ReWild You embraces the spirit of adventure and the beauty of nature, encouraging everyone to reconnect with the wild within. Their engaging workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to foster a deep connection with the natural world.
Looking for family fun where you can attend with your kids?
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. Sign up to our collection on Eventbrite to ensure you get notifications each month.
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 covered shoes and 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.
