The live animal exhibit trail and all hiking trails are OPEN every day through November 1. Trails will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays through November.
  • Mountain Lion

    Trails are open daily through November 1.

    Trails are open Saturdays and Sundays in November.

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  • Two mountain lions on left, pontoon boat on Squam Lake center, and black bear on the right.

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  • Allosaurus

    Dinosaurs Return

    Included with trail admission daily through November 1.

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  • Marsh Boardwalk

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    Sponsor a plaque.

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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.) Trails remain open Saturdays and Sundays during November, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last trail admission at 2:00 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



Maria D
, 10/29/24


Leslie Peabody
, 10/28/24

Great, as always. The only bummer was that the mountain lions weren't out since they had been naughty and chewed on their enclosure.


Melissa Beaugrand
, 10/27/24


Jennifer Coigley
, 10/26/24

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