Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What’s involved in participating in the Florida State Parks' Junior Ranger Program?

The Junior Ranger program offers a fun and learning-immersive way for the young and young-at-heart to interact with features within Florida’s state parks. By completing organized and/or self-directed activities when visiting different Florida State Parks, participants first earn a patch (after completing the six CORE activities).

You can pick up a packet of Junior Ranger materials at one of the participating state parks. We recommend calling the park to verify that it has the Junior Ranger packets in stock before you make the drive. It is also possible to download the materials under the “Complete Junior Ranger Activities” heading.

If the participant finishes six more activities in certain subject categories at different state parks and turns in the completed Junior Ranger Passport, they will receive a pin. Please refer to the information given at “Complete Junior Ranger Activities” for more details.

Junior Ranger materials are also available en Español.

2. Is there an age requirement to do the Junior Ranger activities?

No. Although the program was designed with school-age children in mind, all ages are welcome to participate.

3. What is the cost to participate in the program?

Participants and accompanying family/friends pay the applicable entrance fees into Florida State Parks. There are no extra costs for program participation.

4. Is it possible to do Junior Ranger activities without going to a Florida State Park?

For those unable to visit our parks in person, we invite you to complete the Virtual Junior Ranger program and earn virtual rewards. All other activities must be completed inside Florida State Parks.

5. How do I find out if an organized Junior Ranger activity is taking place at a state park?

Organized Junior Ranger Programs are frequently announced on the events page.

We also recommend that you contact your local state park to ask about any upcoming staff-guided Junior Ranger activities on the calendar.

6. How do we collect the ranger stamp for a completed activity sheet if we’re at a park without a ranger station?

If you complete an activity within a park with an honor box or have otherwise not been able to make contact with a ranger while visiting the park, you may need to have your passport stamped at another nearby state park.

If you are uncertain as to where the closest staffed location is, please contact our Statewide Information Line at 850-245-2157 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time.