Junior Park Ranger Program
Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments
The National Park Service protects many historical areas in the southwestern United States. Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot are just two of these sites.
Now that you are an official Junior Park Ranger we hope that you will continue to help us protect these special places so that others who come after you may enjoy them also.
As a Junior Park Ranger your duties are:
This Junior Park Ranger Program is made possible through the support of the Western National Parks Association (WNPA). This nonprofit organization was founded in 1938 to aid and promote the educational and scientific activities of the National Park Service.
Special thanks also goes to former National Park Service Ranger Angela L. Davis for the text and design of this program.
If you have any questions or comments about the Montezuma Castle/Tuzigoot National Monuments Junior Park Ranger Program, please write to:
Superintendent P.O. Box 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322
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Become a Junior Park Ranger
It’s easy to become a Junior Park Ranger. You will learn about Montezuma Castle and/or Tuzigoot National Monuments. Discover the people who lived here, the plants that they used and the animals that still make their homes here today. You will receive an official Junior Park Ranger badge for your work.
If you have any questions please ask your Mom or Dad, a big brother or sister or any Park Ranger for help. When you are done bring your booklet to the Visitor Center and have a Park Ranger check your work and sign your certificate.
This is to certify that
Pick a Pair of Pots
People learn about the past from looking at things that were left behind. The people who lived at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot left lots of pottery.
Below are some pots. Two of them are exactly the same. Look at them closely, then circle (or mark the checkbox for) the matching pair.
Who Lives Here?
People were not the only ones who lived here. Many animals also make their homes around here. Can you draw a line from each animal to the name of its home? Also circle any animals or homes that you see while you are visiting.
Ant Hill
Nest
Hive
Brushpile
Rockhole
Groundhole
Food to Find
Help the squirrel find the berries. Begin with the squirrel and find your way through the maze to the berries. Just like when you visit parks, you need to stay on the path. Do not cross any solid lines.
Have Fun!
Discover and Uncover
How many items listed below can you find in the puzzle? All have been discovered either at Tuzigoot or Montezuma Castle. Words may be found up, down, across, at an angle or even backwards.




