ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Park ranger

Do you know what a park is? It's like a big outdoor playground with lots of trees, animals, flowers, and places to explore. And, do you know what a ranger is? A ranger is a person who protects and takes care of the park. So, a park ranger is a person who takes care of the park and makes sure that everyone who visits is safe and happy.

Park rangers wear special uniforms and hats, just like police officers, to be recognized as the people who take care of the park. They work in many national parks, state parks, and other types of parks around the world.

One of the most important jobs of a park ranger is to make sure people follow the park rules. For example, they make sure visitors don't litter, feed wild animals, or damage trees or any natural elements. Park rangers also help people with information about things to do in the park, how to find different trails, camping spots, or picnic areas, and much more.

Sometimes, park rangers have to help people who are lost or injured in the park. They are trained to know how to keep people safe and get them the help they need. Additionally, park rangers serve to protect wildlife in their natural habitat by preventing poaching and illegal hunting and fishing.

Being a park ranger is not only a job but also a passion, because they love being outdoors, preserving nature and educating people about the importance of the environment, and taking care of the earth for future generations.