Science Center Nature Tours

Puffin Executive Director Iain MacLeod (a native Scot) leads Natural and Cultural History Tours to Scotland each year. These are very personal, small-group tours to various parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Iain is an experienced group tour leader who has organized and led tours of Scotland more than twenty times. The hotels are chosen by Iain for their comfort, ambiance, hospitality, and excellent food and Iain arranges each day's activities to really get a flavor of Scotland's wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. The group size (maximum 12 people), and unhurried pace fosters new friendships, a relaxed atmosphere, and flexibility in the schedule. Iain also leads spectacular birding trips to New Mexico.

There are a couple spots open on the June 2025 trip. The November New Mexico trip is sold out, but Iain is adding a second trip (Nov. 13-23). The Scotland 2026 trip is also sold out, but Iain is trying to add a second trip in June 2026. Email Iain MacLeod () now if you are interested in any of these incredible trips.

Duane Metz, 07/13/23
I can not say enough about this place! Having received an undergraduate degree in Recreation and Parks, I have a good understanding of what it takes to be successful. This park checks all of the boxes! Most of the animals there (if not all) are rescues, and it is very obvious how much the staff love them! They are in their natural habitats, which allows visitors to better understand how they live. There are a lot of hands-on exhibits, both physical and auditory, so that everyone can learn in the style best suited for them. The signage is well done and informative, and they also had 3 different animal encounters throughout the day. Furthermore, there are 3 trails you can hike, as well as a garden, and everything has signage that makes sure everyone can learn as much about something as they would like. With the fact that they have a nice picnic area just outside the exhibit area, plus a playground further into the park, you can easily find yourself spending anywhere from 2 hours to a full day there. My family and I are visiting from out-of-state, but if we lived nearby, we would definitely buy a membership!
Joel Sherman, 06/11/24
A great place to learn about local animals native to new hampshire. Awesome place to take the kids.
Christopher James, 08/31/24
Such a cool local experience!
Julie Abati, 11/06/19
Fun, family friendly zoo. This facility is built and maintained to be a very natural setting for the animals. They have native species to New Hampshire like fox, fishers, deer and black bears. You get to enjoy a beautiful walk in the woods while learning about the local wildlife. They also recently built a wooden kids play area that my 13 yr old and 5 yr old love. Beautiful facility, animals areas well maintained, friendly staff. We are annual visitors.
Zach Allen, 08/18/24