Naturalist guided tours of the live animal trail. See the animals in their finest winter coats. Preregistration REQUIRED.
Learn about the wondrous world below the ice. All instruction and equipment are provided. Preregistration REQUIRED.
Observe, Discover, and Explore. For ages 4 to 10, monthly through April. Preregistration REQUIRED.
Lichens, Mosses, and Liverworts
Join us for a deep dive into the rare and unknown inhabitants of the Squam Watershed. Preregistration REQUIRED.
Live animal exhibit trail and hiking trails are closed for the season.
Teachers, plan a virtual live animal program for your class today!
Open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks connect interactive natural exhibits where native animals reside: black bears, mountain lions, raptors, river otters, bobcats, and more.
Plan approximately two hours to walk the exhibit trail. Trails are open every day through November 1, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 2:30 p.m.)
Cruises are finished for the 2020 season. Please check back in 2021.
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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!
Great nature trail for kids. You can see approximately 10 animals in the trail for about 1 hour. A lot of educational resources in the exhibit. Additionally, there’s friendly crew.
I love going to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center! They have all kinds of different animals, it's very informative. They have a nice play area for kids, my grandsons love it, even the teenage ones.
The Turkey Vulture is really interesting. Nice walk. Some of the animals are aging out 🤔 Great for children. One black bear!
