Trail Admission Donation Request

Thank you for your interest in a requesting a donation of trail passes for your fundraiser. At this time we have suspended trail pass donations for the 2021 trail season.

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.

Lynne Kraskouskas, 09/18/18
Great educational facility. Fun and educational for all ages. Very much enjoyed the sub-canopy boardwalk peppered with stations featuring different animals and ecosystems of the surrounding area. There are educational presentations with live animals as well as an otter exhibit. A few times a week, the otters are fed a "fishsicle" and it is amusing to watch them try and get their snacks. Didn't visit gift shop or go for a cruise. That's the great thing about this place, one can come back again and again and have a different experience. Locals or regular visitors to the region can purchase a membership and come and go. There is a nice picnic area and food during the summer season. It was not busy the day we visited, but I could see it being a lot busier. Educational, interesting AND shady.
Cherie Binns, 12/19/18
I just love this place! It is slightly off the beaten path but easy to locate. Plan on spending a couple of hours here to learn about the local wildlife habits , habitat, and food. And , best of all, meet that local wild life in its natural setting.! This business is part of the membership chain of regional zoos and science museums so honors your membership to others around the country for free admission or reduced cost admission to here. I would plan on at least 2-3 hours here although it could be covered (without small children in a bit over an hour). Walk ways are generally paved and handicapped accessible as are the buildings that are dedicated to species or habitat education.
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.
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.
Virginia Alvord, 05/25/20
I don't think I have missed a single summer of visiting the Science Center in 50 years. My kids are teenagers now and they still like to bring their friends here, walk the trails and see the animals. An amazing way to learn about and appreciate our surroundings.

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