Every day, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.)
Enjoy getting Nearer to Nature on a hike through fields, forests, and wetlands.
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.)
The 2021 cruise season begins in mid-May. Check back for updates and tickets.
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The boat ride was so fun and the guide so knowledgeable about the lake. Trails well maintained and easy to traverse. The animal enclosures were large and blended in to the surrounding landscape beautifully. Animals looked relaxed and content, not like a zoo exhibit at all.
This is an amazing place for all ages. It's beautifully laid out and has a wide variety of NH animals. The natural setting of the enclosures are so well designed. The walk through is a great day out in and of itself. We were all fascinated by the educational pieces here. The variety of ways they provide such fascinating information while entertaining all ages, the animal meet and greets, daily special programs, hands on learning are almost a PhD edutainment. So incredibly well done. The people were fabulous, the grounds peaceful and the day glorious. Highly recommended! Thanks for such an excellent day out for all ages and interests in our big, diverse family group.
Fantastic! Absolutely worth a visit. So many fun exhibits and so much to do for kids. They have an indoor and outdoor playground and even a zipline! The animals are great too. We happened to visit during a caterpillar exhibit and it was fantastic. This place is truly a hidden gem. We were just sad that the owls were off display at the time. Looking forward to returning for another visit. My kids loved it!
Great little walk and the ability to see some pretty cool wildlife. Great playground and very courteous and informative staff. Entire park can take 1.5 hours if you’re rushing through, but it’s worth your time to take it slow. Very manageable with little kids or teenagers. Definitely worth a visit.
