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Media inquiries or questions? Contact:

Amanda Gillen, Communications Director
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
PO Box 173/ 23 Science Center Road
Holderness, NH 03245
P: 603-968-7194 x134

About Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, an informal public garden, and Blue Heron School, a nature-based Montessori early learning center, the Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors since 1966 about the importance of our natural world. The Science Center is Sensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year. Squam Lake Cruises run daily mid-May through mid-October. For further information about the Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.

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A gray tree frog looking straight at the camera perched on a brown vertical stick.

Saw-whet Owl perched on gloved hand with light green background.

Wood turtle being held in someone's hands with a green background.

Common Loon floating in blue water facing right.

Common Loon stretching wings out behind it in blue water.

Squam Lake Cruise pontoon boat moving to the left across the water with tree covered hills in the background.

Squam Lake Cruise covered pontoon boat heading onto Squam Lake with mountains in the distance and trees on either side in the foreground.

Statue of a girl raising her hand with a bird on it near green foliage at Kirkwood Gardens.

Edge of the gardens and lawn at Kirkwood Gardens.

Greenery and orange blossoms from an azalea at Kirkwood Gardens.

Stone fountain and pergola at Kirkwood Gardens.

Box turtle on flat white surface with stuffed animal turlte behind it.

Black Bear on left side of window facing children, two children watching from right side of window.

Young black bear walking toward the viewer.

Mountain Lions on rocks at Mountain Lion Exhibit.

Guided Discoveries instructor showing an owl wing to children.

Tall pine trees on the summit Mount Fayal.

View of Squam Lake from Mount Fayal showing Red Hill in background of Lake.

View of Little Squam Lake from Mount Fayal.

Green horizontal signage stacked in holder noting hiking trails.

Barred Owl face looking at camera with green background.

Adult black bear sitting up looking through trees.

Bald Eagle sitting on carpeted perch in Bald Eagle Exhibit.

Two Red-shouldered Hawks sitting on a carpeted perch bar in their exhibit.

Swimming river otter viewed underwater through viewing window at River Otter Exhibit.

Bobcat peering over rocks with trees in the background.

Adult Bald Eagle sitting in nest made of sticks looking straight at viewer.

Two adult Bald Eagles facing eachother on branch in tree

Shaun Wyndman, 08/18/18
This is a very pricey cross between a zoo and a nature trail. The science center features several exhibits relating to the animals in the area. It also has exhibits relating to conservation etc. They offer animal shows, demonstrating live animals several times a day, and feedings three days a week, so check the schedule to see if your favorite is on display. In addition to the move animal exhibits the center features several walking trails offering an opportunity to see local wildlife and plant life. Most tree species are marked for easy identification of the local foliage. There is also a ninety minute boat tour of squam lake available for an additional fee.
Lois Taylor, 05/09/21
We are.members and have been for years. We always enjoy our visit with the animals ♡
Local Reviewer, 06/04/24
always a great time
Aaron Rage, 07/28/24
Colton, 05/03/22
At only $22 for an adult, this place was incredible for its modest size. The staff was very quick to service and friendly. The park and the restrooms all appeared to be very clean as well. I will say it is very heavily directed at children for a learning experience. But I absolutely love that honestly. If you are in to nature and conservation then you know that teaching the children about these wonderful animals and ecosystems is the key to sustaining them for generations to come. The exhibits were very straightforward and the educational aspects were presented in fun ways ranging from buttons to highlight points of interest, buttons to play the different sounds of similar animals, and many sliding/rotating levers to reveal fun facts and differences between photos/items on display. Loved everything about this place, and next time I'm in New Hampshire, I will definitely be returning!