Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 23 Science Center Rd, Holderness, NH 03245, USA

Phone: +16039687194

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Monday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Friday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Reviews

Alissa Paul

Jun 23, 2022

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!

Brianna Gray

May 30, 2022

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.

Desiree Perez

May 12, 2022

Visited with my significant other on May 9th. Was not busy at all! Has so many interactive exhibits to learn from. Though we are both adults, we enjoyed playing and reading all the information along the trail. Love the hands on learning, it's the perfect place for children to learn new things about animals and nature while having tons of fun (and seeing animals!). The animals looked happy, and the enclosures were very natural and large for them to roam around. Will definitely return in the future!

Kristen Wells

Oct 17, 2021

Amazing place! This place had it all! Fun trails though the forest, wild animals up close, educational. We got here at opening and had the trail almost completely to ourselves. The animals in their care all came from the wild either injured or orphaned. So many fun facts were learned! There were educational games at many exhibits. There were also the occasional tunnel, zip line or slide at an exhibit as well as a huge playground. We saw some animals up close and others were sleeping! I could see this as a great place to go to often if we lived local, as I’m sure you’d have a different special experience each visit. It’s never the same visit at a place with animals like this, you may have a special encounter with one animal at one visit and a different one on the next.

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Questions & Answers

Can we bring our food with us to the squam lake science center?

Farah Hayat | Aug 22, 2019
K Ortiz | Aug 22, 2019

You can. They have a very large picnic area as well!

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What happend on the golden anniversary gala?

Kevin | Aug 22, 2018
Anthony Therriault | Aug 22, 2018

Not quite sure, i think it has something to do with the new exhibits going in

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Is the science center open on memorial day ?

Amber Caron | Aug 22, 2019
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Aug 22, 2019

Yes, the live animal exhibit trail is open every day from May 1 through November 1 including holidays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)

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How much does it cost

Valerie Lyman | Aug 22, 2018
it's ya boi | Aug 22, 2018

Members: FREE Adults: $20.00 Youth (ages 3-15): $15.00 Senior (age 65+): $17.00 Children 2 and Under: FREE Sometimes libraries have passes you can use to pay a slightly cheaper price. :)

Are you open in the rain?

Pamela Wockenfuss | Aug 22, 2018
Bob Brink | Aug 22, 2018

Yes.. As long As the rain is not to heavy.. Great Place..

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Are the trails wheelchair accesible?

Donna Hansen | Aug 14, 2022
John Wing | Aug 14, 2022

Yes

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Is there a place to swim ?

Dee Perham | Aug 7, 2022
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Aug 7, 2022

No, there is not swimming access at the Science Center.

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What are your hours

samir livadic | Mar 24, 2022
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Apr 23, 2022

Darren got it all, thank you!

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Are small dogs allowed admission

John Powers | Aug 21, 2020
Steve | Aug 21, 2020

No animals or food

Do they accept credit or debit cards or is it cash only or check ?

D C | Aug 22, 2019
Brue Dragon | Aug 22, 2019

They accept credit, debit and cash. Don't forget to pack a cooler lunch and only eat in the picnic area 😊

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Do you know what a saber tooth tiger would look like

Audra Dow | Aug 22, 2019
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Aug 22, 2019

Check out the photos on the Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saber-toothed_cat

Is this at the same place as the lake named squam lake

Cathy Waninger | Aug 22, 2019
Dyan Kaplan | Aug 22, 2019

Yes

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Can I bring my dog to the Science Center?

Anastasia M | Aug 22, 2019
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Aug 22, 2019

Only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are allowed at the Science Center.

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OMG. Just caught a ferret in my house. What do I do with it?

littlebears34 | Aug 22, 2019
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Dec 24, 2021

@Lori Richardson - The live animal exhibit trail and hiking trails are closed for the season. The hours listed in our profile are because our offices are still open, and scheduled programs are still being held. Check out our calendar to see all upcoming programs: https://nhnature.org/programs/calendar.php

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What does it cost per person

Deborah Daniels | Aug 22, 2018
Christina McAllister | Aug 22, 2018

Existing snswers are correct. Aldo i think a one yesr mrmbership is cost effective. Around $25 as I remember.

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Is there a petting zoo

Valerie Lyman | Aug 22, 2018
Katie T | Aug 22, 2018

no, but there are animal shows and presentations in which a animal is on display and you can usually touch it and learn about it. Last time I went there was a presentation on bats and the white nose syndrome. Also, in the 3 o'clock range there was a huge python that you could pet and learn about.

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I just found some creature's nest on a porch chair under a cover. I think it may be a squirrel. I saw a baby squirming around on its back. I don't know what to do with it. Sun 4/29/18 945am

Linda Otis | Aug 22, 2018
Hope Kimble | Aug 22, 2018

Help it to get on its feet and see if a mother comes back avoid contact with the animal or the mom might reject it as beeing hers.

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