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Gift memberships (online and print) must be received by midnight on Sunday, December 16 for delivery by Christmas.
Membership at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions. Give the gift of nature that lasts all year.
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Basic Membership Privileges for one named adult *$10 discount for seniors 65 and up, college students, and educators – must show proof of status
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of two people per day
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of four people per day
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of six people per day
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of eight people per day
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of eight people per day
Two transferable lake cruise passes
Invitation to donor reception
Listing in Annual Report
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of eight people per day
Five transferable trail passes and two transferable lake cruise passes
One free Two-Person membership to give as a gift
Invitation to donor reception
Listing in Annual Report
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of eight people per day
Ten transferable trail passes and two transferable lake cruise passes
One free Four-Person membership to give as a gift
Invitation to donor reception
Listing in Annual Report
Basic Membership Privileges for two named adults at the same address
Admits a total of eight people per day
Ten transferable trail passes and two transferable lake cruise passes
Two free Four-Person memberships to give as gifts
Invitation to donor reception
Listing in Annual Report
This is a very pricey cross between a zoo and a nature trail. The science center features several exhibits relating to the animals in the area. It also has exhibits relating to conservation etc. They offer animal shows, demonstrating live animals several times a day, and feedings three days a week, so check the schedule to see if your favorite is on display. In addition to the move animal exhibits the center features several walking trails offering an opportunity to see local wildlife and plant life. Most tree species are marked for easy identification of the local foliage. There is also a ninety minute boat tour of squam lake available for an additional fee.
Very well presented exhibit on the wildlife of New Hampshire. Coming from the UK, we had some concerns about the moral question of keeping wild animals in cages. This was set against the very obvious great condition of the animals on display and the effort taken to educate on the natural world - a video or even holograph would not have the same impact. The reason we give it only 4 stars is that not enough effort is made to explain why the animals, particularly the large animals, are kept in relatively small enclosures. Looking at the negative reviews that focus on the moral question, your responses are very encouraging. Perhaps you should cut out the middleman and make more effort at the Centre to explain why the animals are maintained in captivity from a conservation perspective.
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!
We stopped by here on the suggestion of 2 NH natives as a place our 10 year old grandson would enjoy. Well to use "enjoy" would be an understatement, if I were to describe my grandson's experience. There are so many different exhibits, each inviting and engaging young and old minds alike. The animal habitats are brilliant in design. We watched a presentation on the porcupine that had my techno-geek grandson filling up the Q & A session with his curiosity gone wild. The whole staff is very knowledgeable, professional, and polite. The trail and exhibits are clean and well kept. The whole experience was great for our grandson and myself as well.
Great enclosures for the animals with water features and lots of shade! And for taking pictures, no cage lines in my pictures because they use thick glass for viewing. Animals looked very healthy especially the lion she was fat :) Loved the walking trails too. It was just lots of fun and we will be back when its not so hot!
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