Junior Ranger
Become a Junior Ranger for unlimited entry, exclusive events, and hands-on conservation adventures!
Each Junior Ranger receives a welcome pack including an embroidered badge, certificate, activity booklet, and colouring sheets to help them explore, learn, and protect — both at the Sanctuary and in their own backyards. Members also enjoy unlimited entry to the Sanctuary across the year, priority access to Junior Ranger adventure activities, and a quarterly newsletter, The Waimārama Chronicles, featuring stories, challenges, and conservation tips.
What’s included?
- An awesome welcome pack posted out to you
- Unlimited entry to the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary for a year (accompanying adults not included)
- Priority access to Sanctuary events
- Specific Junior Ranger workshops (dates throughout the year). Details of upcoming workshops will be emailed to you
- Quarterly newsletters ‘The Waimārama Chronicles’
Junior Ranger Information
Open to tamariki aged 5+, the Junior Ranger Program encourages hands-on learning and outdoor exploration through activities, challenges, and events that build understanding and respect for Aotearoa’s native wildlife and forests.
Membership costs $24 per year, with discounts available for families with multiple children, and can also be purchased as a gift — a fun and meaningful way to support youth conservation. A $5 per person fee applies to Junior Ranger activities and workshops (excluding general admission). Your Junior Ranger(s) will attend free of charge. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany their child during all activities.
What’s in your welcome pack:
- Your embroidered Junior Ranger badge – sew it onto your hat, backpack, or jacket and wear it proudly!
- A certificate – hang it somewhere special to show you’re an official Junior Ranger.
- Stickers – decorate your gear and show your Sanctuary pride.
- Colouring sheets
- Activity booklet – take them outside to explore your garden, local park, or the Sanctuary. Try spotting birds and bugs in your own ngahere and bring it on your next Sanctuary visit!
- Back issues of The Waimārama Chronicles – catch up on past Junior Ranger stories, nature facts, and fun challenges.
Sign up today!
Join online in two easy steps. First make payment and then you will be redirected to a form to fill in your junior ranger’s details. You can nominate on the form if this is a gift membership.
Contact us for four or more children applications.