For Kids
![]() Mammoth Cave National Park brings out the kid in most people – that curious, wondering side that grown-ups sometimes forget. With kids, it comes naturally. "Where does that hole go?" "Eww, what is that thing? ... Can I touch it?" The park offers several activities for families, and for kids to do by themselves. Trog Tour (for children 8-12) ![]() Introduction to Caving (for children 10 and up, and parents) Nature Track for Kids ![]() Junior Ranger Program Kids can also check out and become part of the new Junior Ranger World Heritage Program at the following link: |
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Did You Know?
![Eyeless cave fish Eyeless cave fish](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130302201646im_/http://www.nps.gov/akr/images/MACA_DYK-eyelessfish.jpg)
Creatures that spend their entire lives in Mammoth Cave adapt to the dark world. Some types of cave fish, for example, do not grow eyes – supporting these extra unnecessary organs would consume precious energy in their nutrient-poor environment.