Exhibit Animals at the Science Center

Mammals

Black Bear

Bobcat

Coyote

Fisher

Gray Fox

Mountain Lion

Red Fox

River Otter

White-tailed Deer

Birds

Bald Eagle

Barred Owl

Broad-winged Hawk

Black-crowned Night Heron

Great Horned Owl

Red-shouldered Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Reptiles and Amphibians

American Bullfrog

Gray Tree Frog

Green Frog

Painted Turtle

Spotted Turtle

Fish

Brook Trout

Yellow Perch

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Joe O, 08/29/24
My 7 year olds review. The bear habitat was nice. I loved the deer she was nice, kind, and sweet. I am giving a 5 star review! I also think that you could have a little more science stands.
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.
Eric Jewart, 08/17/19
Had a fun visit there with my kids. We saw a presentation with a live porcupine which was cool. The presenter was very engaging. We spent about two hours total, just drifting and the main loop looking at everything there. The mountain lion and bobcat were pretty neat to see.
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.
Robert Freemer 3rd, 10/17/24

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