All about national parks
What do we have national parks for? Why are they important? Who works in them? Find out with these fact sheets and activities for kids.
What is a national park?
National parks are amazing places. Find out what makes them so special.
Why do we have national parks?
National parks protect Australia's huge variety of plants and animals. They keep our environment healthy - and that keeps us healthy too. Find out more.
Threatened species
Since the First Fleet arrived in 1788, many native plants and animals have been wiped out, or been put in danger of extinction. Find out why so many of our species have become threatened.
Feral animals & weeds
Foxes, rabbits, feral cats, cane toads - these and other pests have a big impact on native plants and animals. So do weeds, which take over bushland areas. Find out how you can help stop them.
Care for your national parks
Find out to make sure you don't damage native plants and animals when you visit a national park, and get some tips on staying safe in the bush.
Meet the ranger
Rangers have to protect native plants and animals, look after cultural sites, help visitors, and much more. There's a lot to do when you're looking after a park.
Meet the field officer
Field officers do lots of different jobs - from building picnic tables to fighting fires. Find out more.
Meet the Aboriginal sites officer
Aboriginal sites officers don't just look after rock paintings and artefacts - they also teach people about Aboriginal culture. Find out more.
Meet the researcher
There are many things to research in national parks - from native wildlife to history and culture. Find out more about what researchers do.
Meet the information officer
When you visit a national park, it's a good idea to go to the park visitor centre and chat to an information officer. They can tell you where to go and what to see. Find out more about what an information officer does.
Page last updated: 15 March 2011
