The live animal exhibit trail and all hiking trails are OPEN every day! Squam Lake Cruises run daily.
  • Swallowtail butterfly on lilac

    2024 Annual Meeting for Members

    Thursday, August 22, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at Kirkwood Gardens

    Information

  • Allosaurus

    Dinosaurs Return

    Opens July 1

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  • Boy wearing baseball cap and coyote looking at eachother through glass

    Trails are OPEN!

    Calendar of Events

  • Fall foliage on Squam Lake

    Squam Lake Cruises

    Public guided cruises run daily. Advance reservations required.

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    Kirkwood Gardens

    Open daily.

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  • View of Squam Lake crom the summit of Mount Fayal

    Hiking Trails

    Enjoy getting Nearer to Nature on a hike through fields, forests, and wetlands.

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Visit and Explore

Open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks connect interactive natural exhibits where native animals reside: black bear, mountain lion, raptors, river otter, bobcat, and more.

Plan approximately two-and-a-half hours to walk the exhibit trail. Trails are open May 1 through November 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)

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Education Programs

Blue Heron School
School Programs
Summer Guided Discoveries
Live Animal Outreaches

Enjoy Cruises on Squam Lake

The 2021 cruise season begins in mid-May. Check back for updates and tickets.

Discover Squam
Discover Squam Cruise on Squam Lake
Bald Eagle Adventure
Bald Eagle in nest on Squam Lake
Loon Cruise
Loon with Chick
Cruise with a Naturalist
Viewing wildlife through binoculars on a Squam Lake Cruise
Private Charters
View of Mt Chocorua from Squam Lake
Group Tours
View from Squam Channel entering Squam Lake

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What People Are Saying



Justin Brown
, 08/29/24

We went for my daughter's birthday and had an awesome time. It was educational and fun for all ages. We will definitely come back


Joe O
, 08/29/24

My 7 year olds review. The bear habitat was nice. I loved the deer she was nice, kind, and sweet. I am giving a 5 star review! I also think that you could have a little more science stands.


danielle torres
, 08/27/24

So much to see and learn. Great adventure for all ages. Easy walking and multiple stops areas to rest. Nice picnic pavilion to byo lunch.


Michael Pelletier
, 08/24/24

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