Hours and Admission

The live animal exhibit trail is CLOSED for the season.

2020 Trail Admission

Members: FREE
Adults and Seniors: $15.00
Youth (ages 3-15): $10.00
Children 2 and Under: FREE
Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Discounted Trail Admission

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center participates in a number of programs to help more people get Nearer to Nature. To minimize interactions between guests and staff, only the following special discounts will be honored. No other coupons or discounts will not be honored for the 2020 season. You must call 603-968-7194 x 7 to reserve and pay in advance for tickets for these discounts. Your barcoded tickets will be emailed to you.

Library Membership Pass - Borrow the pass from your library. Call 603-968-7194 x 7 to reserve and pay $10 each for up to four tickets for a specific date and time. Bring your library pass and tickets with you when you visit.
AZA Reciprocal Discount - Call 603-968-7194 x 7 to reserve and pay $7.50 each for up to four tickets for a specific date and time. Bring your AZA reciprocal membership card and tickets with you when you visit.
ANCA Reciprocal Discount - Call 603-968-7194 x 7 to reserve and pay $7.50 each for up to four tickets for a specific date and time. Bring your ANCA reciprocal membership card and tickets with you when you visit.
Museums for All Discount - Call 603-968-7194 x 7 to reserve and pay $3 each for up to four tickets for a specific date and time. Bring your SNAP/EBT benefit card and tickets with you when you visit.
New Hampshire Healthcare Workers and First Responders - Call 603-968-7194 x 7 to reserve one free ticket for a specific date and time. Bring your employee ID card and ticket with you when you visit. Others in your group must also reserve and pay for tickets in advance at the discounted fee of $15 for adults and seniors, $10 for youth, and free for 2 and under.

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Lake Cruise Admission

Cruise Rates

Cruise Pass Fees (2020)	Member Rate	Non-Member Rate
Adult	$23.00	$27.00
Senior	$21.00	$25.00
Youth (Ages 0-15)	$19.00	$23.00
Not recommended for children under 3

Combination Passes (trail and cruise) are not available for the 2020 season.

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Bald Eagle Adventure

Loon Cruise

Cruise with a Naturalist

Viewing wildlife through binoculars on a Squam Lake Cruise

Lake Explorers Family Cruise

Testing water quality on a Squam Lake Cruise

Dinner and Sunset Cruise

Private Charters

Group Tours

View from Squam Channel entering Squam Lake

We accept MC, VISA, AMEX, and DISCOVER. Rates and schedules are subject to change. Group rates are available; please call 603-968-7194 or email for information and reservations.

Tina Smrkovski, 06/09/19
Well maintained nature preserve. All animals looked well cared for, all exhibits worked with no missing pieces. Highly recommend.
Keith V, 05/29/19
Great small zoo / science center with wildlife that's native to New Hampshire. Great place to visit with kids as well.
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.
Jill Cokely, 09/27/18
My family and I had such a great day here. I loved the flower gardens. It's so beautiful and smells amazing! We all enjoyed the exhibits and will return again in the future.
Andrew Gorham, 10/12/20
Mountain Lions didn't feel like coming out but plenty of other things to see. Being that close to local wildlife as opposed to zoo animals from other countries was refreshing. Probably the closest I'll ever get to a black bear in my life I hope!