Become a junior ranger
Your child can become a junior ranger with NT Parks and Wildlife.
Junior rangers get to explore the parks and reserves through fun and hands-on activities.
What junior rangers do
Junior rangers get to learn and participate in group activities for free.
Activities can include:
- identifying wildlife tracks, plants and weeds
- learning to use walking maps
- wildlife spotlighting
- bird watching
- helping to conserve the environment
- exploring Aboriginal culture.
Who can apply
You can apply for your child to become a junior ranger if they:
- are 9 to 12 years old
- have average fitness
- live in Darwin, Katherine or Alice Springs.
Parents and carers are also welcome to attend the program.
2026 application dates *when going live with 2026 dates, unhide and make this H2*
Program schedule
The meeting location will be provided to parents and carers after their child's registration is confirmed.
Darwin programs - full for the rest of the year
The Darwin program is full for 2025.
Katherine program - full for the rest of the year
The Katherine program is full for 2025.
Alice Springs program - full for the rest of the year
The Alice Springs program is full for 2025.
Cancellations
If your child gets into the program but can no longer attend, you must cancel within 48 hours. This will allow for another child to participate.
Contact
To find out more, email the Parks and Wildlife team at CommunityEngagementPW@nt.gov.au or call:
- Darwin – 08 8999 4432
- Katherine – 08 8973 8865
- Alice Springs – 08 8951 8247.
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