Be A Junior Ranger

Official Carlsbad Caverns National Park Junior Ranger Badge.

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Become a Carlsbad Caverns National Park Junior Ranger! Learn about the natural wonders of the park and how you can help preserve them for the future.
After completing the age appropriate requirements, a ranger will review your work and award you with an official junior ranger badge!

To become a junior ranger, request a free "Junior Ranger Activity Book" at the visitor center or download the booklets below:

0–6 years

7–12 years

13 years and older

Take a look at the World Heritage Site Junior Ranger webpage.

You may also be interested in the National Park Service WebRanger Program. Children can earn a patch through the mail by playing games and learning about national parks online.