Junior rangers

Kakadu's Junior Rangers are an intrepid group of 10 to 12 year olds from nearby schools who get a hands-on taste of ranger work as part of their school education. 

The Kakadu National Park Junior Ranger Program is a long standing and successful program which provides opportunities for local school-based Bininj (indigenous) and Balanda (non-indigenous) students to learn about local Bininj culture, country and the management of Kakadu National Park.

Local primary schools are involved with the program. It provides fundamental knowledge for students and is the first link in a chain of programs which provide education, training and employment pathways in Kakadu.

Developed at the request of Traditional Owners and other stakeholders, the Junior Ranger Program is aligned with school learnings and is delivered for upper primary school students. 

The Junior Ranger Program includes a range of field-based learning activities plus indoor lessons. Core activities include park safety, crocodile management and fire management. Students also get the opportunity to attend events such as Bird Week. 

For more information, contact us.