Become a Big Thicket Junior Ranger

Big Thicket's new wooden badge features a bald cypress tree and cypress knees.

NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Explore • Learn • Protect

Begin your junior ranger adventure at the Big Thicket Visitor Center, where you can get a free activity book and meet a park ranger. Bring your activity book with you as you explore the visitor center exhibits, watch the park film, and hike a trail. When you're finished, show your book to a ranger at the visitor center to earn a junior ranger badge.

All ages are welcome to participate!

Contact us if you would like us to send you an activity book.

Details

Duration

20-60 Minutes

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

Pets on leash are allowed on trails but not inside the visitor center (only service animals are allowed inside).

Activity Fee

No

The junior ranger program is free.

Location

Kountze, TX

Big Thicket Visitor Center
6102 FM 420
Kountze, TX 77625

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The visitor center and theater are wheelchair-accessible. The park film is open-captioned; Assistive Listening Devices and audio description are available.