Gift Membership

Give the gift of nature!

Membership at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions. Give the gift of nature that lasts all year.

Please Note:

Membership benefit information is sent to the gift recipient electronically 2 days after purchase.

Physical membership cards are mailed to the gift recipient within 1 week of purchase.

Please let gift membership recipient know to expect these materials.

Please complete the Gift Membership form below. Are you looking to purchase a membership for yourself? Visit the Membership page.

Basic Membership Privileges

Free admission to trails and exhibits
Discounted tickets for Squam Lake Cruises, extra guest trail admission, and education programs (discount applies to guest tickets when accompanied by member)
10% discount at the Howling Coyote Gift Shop
15% discount for room rentals (in the Trailhead Program and Event space)
Reciprocal admission at over 150 nature centers through the Association of Nature Center Administrators
Special benefits at various regional attractions throughout the season that change annually. See Bonus Member Benefits.
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter and notification of upcoming programs
A Caregiver Pass may be purchased for four-person membership or higher. Contact us at 603-968-7194 or

Lori Blais, 06/08/21
Another fun experience at Squam. It was clean and beautiful. Always great to see the animals. The kids always love it.
Dave, 09/05/24
Definitely worth a stop to see all the cool critters if you're in the area. Very informative, stroller friendly, picnic area and, of course, a gift shop.
Eben Gannett, 03/26/19
This is by far one the best not so hidden gems of Central New Hampshire! While it functions similarly to a zoo the goal of the facility is to rehabilitate and care for local animals found in the white mountains fo NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons to keep them from living in the wild and are given wonderful care. The staff that works there is knowledgable and kind, eager to answer any questions about the animals you may have. The path to see all the animals is fun and equivalent to many easy day hikes with spots to picnic, and a wonderful play/learning area for the young and young at heart. It is a place my family loves to visit time and time again, never getting board of the wonderful animals, new things to learn, and great day that always ensues.
Patricia Johnston (Patti), 09/21/21
We went on their pontoon boat Squam Lake tour. It is a 90 minute tour, and is quite enjoyable. This lake has lots of water fowl, including lions, cormorants and eagles. It was also used for the filming of "On Golden Pond". The guide was very knowledgeable. The only downside was that the nature center was hard for us to find. Their are signs, but they are small, hard to see from a moving car. Google maps took us to the wrong place using the street address. But, I would definitely go again.
Karen Clark (MissKarennn), 05/18/24
One of my favorite places in NH.