Black Bear

Exhibit Animals at the Science Center

Mammals

American Mink

American Mink

Black Bear

Black Bear

Bobcat

Bobcat

Coyote

Coyote

Fisher

Fisher

Gray Fox

Gray Fox

Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion

Red Fox

Red Fox

River Otter

River Otter

White-footed Mouse

White-footed Mouse

White-tailed Deer

White-tailed Deer

Birds

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Barred Owl

Barred Owl

Broad-winged Hawk

Broad-winged Hawk

Goshawk

Goshawk

Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

Red-shouldered Hawk

Red-shouldered Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture

Reptiles and Amphibians

American Bullfrog

American Bullfrog

Gray Tree Frog

Gray Tree Frog

Green Frog

Green Frog

Painted Turtle

Painted Turtle

Spotted Turtle

Spotted Turtle

Fish

Brook Trout

Spotted Turtle

Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch

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Linda Chignola, 06/15/19
We visited a few years ago but it was blazing hot with high humidity :-( Despite that, we were very impressed and always planned to return at a future point when the weather was more agreeable! The animals were well-cared for, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the trails/exhibits were wonderful. We couldn't even explore it all because it was too hot for us! So happy to say that we are vacationing in NH next week and cannot wait to return as the weather looks more reasonable for outdoor adventures!
Spookymumma Baker, 08/06/19
Favorite place to go with the kids! We get a membership every year and it’s extremely worth it!!! Love all the animals and play areas for kids, let’s them be independent enough that moms and dads still feel good about it. I remember going here as a child and I am so thankful my kids get to as well! The trail takes about an hour ish or more depending on how long you spend at each exhibit. The dinosaurs that they have short term are some of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Over all: go here, is amazing!
Sandra Lungariello, 06/10/18
My Husband and I stopped here on the way home from visiting Mt. Washington, and we were pleasantly surprised! It was very clean and well maintained, and there were a lot of healthy active animals. We did the live animal exhibit trail...I’m pregnant and wanted something nice and easy. We took our time and it took about 2 hours (if you have kids, there’s so much to do with them, like a playground and picnic area). There were many benches, most of it was in the shade, no big hills, and it was very stroller friendly and handicap accessible. It was so educational, and lots of care and thought went into all of the exhibits, great for kids and adults! Can’t wait to take the baby back here in a few years!
Sue B, 06/25/21
I have enjoyed visiting this amazing place for 30 years. Great hands on educational experience for all ages. I especially like bringing guests to learn about the New Hampshire wildlife, flora, fauna and geology. Keep up the good work.
Lynne Kraskouskas, 09/18/18
Great educational facility. Fun and educational for all ages. Very much enjoyed the sub-canopy boardwalk peppered with stations featuring different animals and ecosystems of the surrounding area. There are educational presentations with live animals as well as an otter exhibit. A few times a week, the otters are fed a "fishsicle" and it is amusing to watch them try and get their snacks. Didn't visit gift shop or go for a cruise. That's the great thing about this place, one can come back again and again and have a different experience. Locals or regular visitors to the region can purchase a membership and come and go. There is a nice picnic area and food during the summer season. It was not busy the day we visited, but I could see it being a lot busier. Educational, interesting AND shady.

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