Born to be a ranger! He digs for insects, tracks snakes, loves animals, and cares deeply about nature — a true little wildlife explorer! 🌿
You decide who will appear in a Ranger Rick magazine and take home $20,000
What is Jr. Ranger?
Learn MoreMeet our little nature lover! 🌿 Happiest with muddy boots, a bug in hand, and a trail ahead. Obsessed with digging, collecting critters, and getting up close with every animal he meets. Hiking isn’t just exercise — it’s an expedition. Whether it’s chasing beetles or spotting birds, the outdoors is their playground. Wild at heart and full of wonder — this kid was made for the great outdoors. 🐛🥾
Snakes are his absolute favorite, and there’s zero fear in those eyes. Just pure fascination. Every scale, every flicker of the tongue, every slow slither is the coolest thing in the world to him. Bold, curious, and endlessly brave — this kid has a gift for loving the creatures the world overlooks. Wild at heart, fearless by nature. 🌿
Meet our little excavator! ⛏️ Give him a shovel and a patch of dirt and he is in absolute heaven. Digging is his happy place — uncovering rocks, roots, worms, and whatever treasures are hiding beneath the surface. Every hole is a new discovery. Muddy hands, dirty knees, and the biggest smile — this kid doesn’t just explore the outdoors, they go straight through it. Born to dig, built for adventure.
Vote for Sami to become the 2026 Jr. Ranger while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation—supporting the National Wildlife Federation in their mission to protect wildlife and preserve wild places for future generations.
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