• Dry Tortugas

    Dry Tortugas

    National Park Florida

For Kids

 

Become a Dry Tortugas Junior Ranger!

Kids can learn all about the habitats, history and animals around Fort Jefferson while becoming a Junior Ranger. Just ask for a copy of the Junior Ranger Handbook at the visitor center, or just download it here. Complete the activities and bring the Handbook back to the visitor center to earn your very own Dry Tortugas Junior Ranger badge!

Did You Know?

Loggerhead Light

The Carnegie Institute's Laboratory for Marine Biology was established among the Dry Tortugas in 1905.  Based on Loggerhead Key, this research facility laid the foundation for 20th century tropical marine science, with an emphasis on coral reef systems.