Trail Admission Donation Request

Non-profit organizations may request a donation of trail admission passes for a fundraiser.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is pleased to support other non-profit organizations through donation requests. We provide four trail admission passes. (Did you want to make a donation instead? We welome your support!)

Donation requests must be from a non-profit and in support of a raffle, auction, other other fundraising event, not as gifts or incentives for employees.
We do not make donations to individuals or for-profit companies.
Donations are limited to one per year per non-profit organization.
Please apply at least 30 days prior to your fundraising event.

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Questions? Please contact Mary Noyes at 603-968-7194 x 11 or email

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a non-profit environmental education organization. We rely on charitable contributions. If you would like to support the Science Center, we welcome your donation! Learn about your options or contact the Development and Communications Director Janet Robertson at 603-968-7194 x 12.

Eben Gannett, 03/26/19
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 fo NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons to 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.
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.
Eric Jewart, 08/17/19
Had a fun visit there with my kids. We saw a presentation with a live porcupine which was cool. The presenter was very engaging. We spent about two hours total, just drifting and the main loop looking at everything there. The mountain lion and bobcat were pretty neat to see.
Shaun Wyndman, 08/18/18
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.
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.