Purple Globe Thistle in Kirkwood Gardens

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Create a lasting memory to honor or remember a person or celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary.

Your gift helps to care for and feed our ambassador animals, to maintain buildings, trails, and exhibits, to provide excellent educational programs, and to help provide opportunities for more people to learn about New Hampshire’s natural world.

We hope you find Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to be an important resource that stimulates and educates, that provides value to the community, and enhances the region.

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For questions about Tribute Gifts please contact Rachel Saliba, Development Director at 603-968-7194 x 126 or email

Cherie Binns, 12/19/18
I just love this place! It is slightly off the beaten path but easy to locate. Plan on spending a couple of hours here to learn about the local wildlife habits , habitat, and food. And , best of all, meet that local wild life in its natural setting.! This business is part of the membership chain of regional zoos and science museums so honors your membership to others around the country for free admission or reduced cost admission to here. I would plan on at least 2-3 hours here although it could be covered (without small children in a bit over an hour). Walk ways are generally paved and handicapped accessible as are the buildings that are dedicated to species or habitat education.
Brianna Gray, 05/30/22
We came here with our three kids who are 2, 3, and 5. The trail was relaxing and easy, even for little toddler legs and two adults who don't work out consistently. The animals all looked healthy and well taken care of. Their habitats were very impressive. Glad we came and will go again in the future.
Ashley Arnone, 08/03/19
Lots to see, nice trails easy enough for a toddler to walk and explore. There is even a playground for kids. There is a picnic area just inside with plenty of tables and a place to buy snacks if you didn't pack your own.
Alissa Paul, 06/23/22
A wonderful mix of zoo and science museum. Lots of kid friendly exhibits for both older kids and toddlers. Plan to spend about half your day if your child will want to linger at each animal. Save time for the playground towards the back!
Jessica Porter, 05/31/23
This trip was one of many that I've taken my now 7 year old to at Squam Lakes. This was for a school field trip, and it went great! There were a few other schools there but the set up was great so that we weren't tripping over the other schools. In fact, we barely saw them throughout the 4 hours we spent. We got to see the new baby mountain lions and a lot of others that were out during our time there.

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