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Big Thicket National Preserve
For Kids
Park Ranger leading a school program

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Kids learning about the Preserve with a ranger.

For Kids
The Preserve offers a wide range of curriculum-based programs for school age children pre-K through 12th grade. These programs are offered at no charge and only by reservation to our regional schools.

Contact us for reservation at 409-951-6700.

Junior Ranger Program
An easy and exciting way for our young visitors to learn the many unique wonders of Big Thicket National Preserve. Just ask the ranger at the Visitor Center for your free Junior Ranger Guidebook. Kids can earn a ranger badge and certificate by completing activities in the book.

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Black Bear

Did You Know?
The last southern black bear in the Big Thicket region was killed in 1928. These gentle herbivores may begin migrating back to southeast Texas due to reintroduction programs in Louisiana.
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Last Updated: January 07, 2010 at 15:39 MST