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Alexander Hails, 07/04/23
Pleasantly surprised! We were vacationing with our 11 month old near Squam Lake for the 4th, and it ended up being a rainy weekend. We audibled to the Natural Science Center without expecting much, but it was pretty awesome....even in the rain!! Lots of shelter and interactive exhibits for kids of all ages, and the animals were still out. We'd love to come back on a sunny day 😊
Stephen Priest, 09/29/19
Great time! Geared for the whole family. Three trails with the exhibit trail available to wheelchairs. The Eco trail is more heavy duty stroller while the mountain trail is for hiking. Non computer interactive and educational exhibts. Friendly staff. Easy access to river rides. Years ago I visited and the animals were more active. Most animals were resting. I don't blame them. Even the bird feeders were quiet. Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit was a nice addition. I hope they come back. Staff friendly. I recommend a visit!
Rhea Votipka, 09/15/22
Don't let the price deter you. We thought about not going due to how expensive it was, but we had a great time. It s like a zoo for wild animals....and honestly we were happy to support it. The educational parts were great and very well done. My 4 yr old had an absolute blast and we were there easily for 3 hours and she probably would have stayed longer. The site is stroller friendly which was great for my younger daughter. Would highly recommend.
Kaitlin Murray, 09/27/24
M C, 10/20/24
Always a great time!