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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. As a non-profit, we depend on support from our members and people like you to further our mission and help introduce more people to the transformative power of the natural world.

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Oliver Salmon, 08/17/22
Very nice place for kids to walk, run, play, and learn in the warmer months when they are open. Feels more like a stroll through the woods with intermittent animal displays and play areas than a typical zoo. Has good educational sessions, excellent outdoor and indoor playgrounds, and a nice little hike off on one side.
Michelle Richardson, 07/09/24
I took my almost 5 years old grandson to Squam Lakes Science Center while in New Hampshire visiting family. It was a bit pricey, but knowing the money helps take care of all the rescued wildlife makes it easier to bear the cost. We learned a lot about the different animals at the center and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
David S. R. Clark, 06/04/24
SLNSC is an Awesome place to visit and unwind. It sits on several acres between Squam and Little Squam Lakes in Holderness, New Hampshire. SLNSC is a neat combination of trails, zoo, educational and research facility. Wildlife trails take you through a wonderful bit of forest, with habitats containing rescued New Hampshire wildlife, educational interactive displays, and ecological awareness information. There is a store...The Howling Coyote...that has all sorts of merchandise and gifts for children and adults, and MEMBERSHIP PLANS that help maintain this Non-profit organization. If you like water...the Squam Lakes Tours give you a good hour around Squam Lake, where you experience the beauty that is New Hampshire, and the wildlife that lives there. It is well worth your time and travel...it is a place to keep coming back to, again and again🐻🐿️🌲🦊🦝🌳🐰🐺🌿🦌🦦 Best Regards, David S. R. Clark
Janet Linsey, 10/04/24
Animals appear well cared for, lovely natural wooded setting, friendly staff, many fun play areas for high energy kids/adults
Shelby, 08/15/24
Perfect place for kids some of the animals came up really close and were very active

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