Sponsor A Species

Do something wild.. Sponsor a Species!

The animals at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center serve as ambassadors for their species, here for the purpose of teaching about New Hampshire’s natural world. The cost of caring for wildlife is considerable. All the animals need specialized diets, daily care, and creature comforts. You can help to provide food, health care, and housing for the animals - for your favorite feathered or furry species - through Sponsor A Species. You may sponsor a species for yourself, your family, or your company, school, or club. You can even send a sponsorship package as a gift.

1 Select a sponsorship level
2 Select a species
3 Complete your sponsorship form

Use the online Sponsor a Species Form Print and mail the Sponsor a Species Form

Fill out my online form.

For more information about Sponsor a Species please contact Development Officer Kim Beardwood-Smith at 603-968-7194 x 131 or email

Sponsorship Levels

$50 Sponsorship

Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$100 Sponsorship

Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$250 Sponsorship

Stainless steel water bottle
Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$500 Sponsorship

Private interpretive trail walk for up to ten
Stainless steel water bottle
Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$1,000 Sponsorship

Private animal program with your species for up to ten
Private interpretive trail walk for up to ten
Stainless steel water bottle
Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

Is my sponsorship tax deductible? Read more.

Sponsor A Species donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your payment, less the fair market value (FMV) of goods and services received, is deductible for income tax purposes.

For gifts more than $50, a portion of your donation may not be tax deductible based on the fair market value of the premiums provided in return. See the chart below for details. Should you wish to have your donation be fully tax deductible, you may choose to waive receipt of the premiums.

The tax deductible amount will be provided on your thank you letter.

Sponsor Level	Deductible Amount	Post Card, Fact Sheet, Certificate FMV	Plush Toy FMV	Water Bottle FMV	Trail Walk FMV	Private Program FMV
$50	$50	$0	-	-	-	-
$100	$92	$0	$8	-	-	-
$250	$227	$0	$8	$15	-	-
$500	$377	$0	$8	$15	$100	-
$1,000	$777	$0	$8	$15	$100	$100

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 02-0271824. Prices and fair market values are subject to change. Please consult a tax advisor with questions.

Thank you for your sponsorships:

Bald Eagle

Nola Aldrich
Caleb Hall
Dominick and Irene Marocco

Black Bear

Sage Ellen Bascomb-Fabian
Keegan Donovan
Richard Masta

Bobcat

In memory of Greg Smith
from Ann and Rich Chalmers
Debra Puleo

Coyote

Great Horned Owl

Hailey Bourque
Lynx Soleil Fabian
Ella Hall
Ava and Vera Herring
Unitil Accounts Payable Team

Mountain Lion

Brittany Richard

Red Fox

Yarrow Sonrisa Fabian

River Otter

Melody Batchelder
Dominick and Irene Marocco
In memory of Helen Fricke Mathieson
from Mary Ann Stanton

Saw-whet Owl

Turtle

Luna Della Bascomb-Fabian
Craig Warga

Eben Gannett, 03/27/19
This is by far one the best not so hidden gems of Central New Hampshire! While it functions similarly to a zoo the goal of the facility is to rehabilitate and care for local animals found in the white mountains of NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons that keep them from living in the wild and are given wonderful care. The staff that works there is knowledgable and kind, eager to answer any questions about the animals you may have. The path to see all the animals is fun and equivalent to many easy day hikes with spots to picnic, and a wonderful play/learning area for the young and young at heart. It is a place my family loves to visit time and time again, never getting board of the wonderful animals, new things to learn, and great day that always ensues.
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!
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.
Laura Himes, 01/09/20
Kids loved this place. The dinosaur exhibit is awesome and it’s very educational in many different ways. A place to return to for sure!
Howard Nash, 10/08/18
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.

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