Free Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park

Any kid (ages 8-12) can be a Junior Ranger for a day at Shark Valley or Royal Palm both inside Everglades National Park. Keep reading for details of the activities planned at both locations: 

• Shark Valley from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm March 17:

Aspiring Junior Rangers (ages 8-12) and their families are invited to free ranger-led activities, including walks, talks, games and tours.  There will be open-house style activities and a free tram tour. Please note that the tram tour is available by reservation only; due to limited seating, park officials ask for a maximum of 1 adult per Junior Ranger. For additional information, or to register for the Junior Ranger tram, please call (305) 242-7753.

Bring your own lunch and plenty of water. Wear long pants, socks and closed-toed shoes. All participants will receive a Junior Ranger Activity Guide and a Junior Ranger Badge.

Shark Valley is at Everglades National Park (18 miles west of Krome on SW 8th Street), 36000 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33194.

• Royal Palm from 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm March 17:

Aspiring Junior Rangers (ages 8-12) and their families are invited to free ranger-led activities, including walks, talks, games and tours. There will be open-house style activities, and free trolley rides between the Royal Palm area and the City of Homestead. For additional information, please call (305) 242-7753.
Bring your own lunch and plenty of water. Wear long pants, socks and closed-toed shoes. All participants will receive a Junior Ranger Activity Guide and a Junior Ranger Badge.

Royal Palm is at Everglades National Park (10 miles SW of Homestead), 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33030.

This event is free but entrance to the park is $25 per personal vehicle (good for 1 week). If you enter the Florida City entrance by trolley, the fee is waived.