Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245

(603) 968-7194

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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Holderness

22 Reviews

Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas

Owner description: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a fun and enlightening place for everyone to enjoy. Here at the Science Center, we house and exhibit many...... more » Owner description: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a fun and enlightening place for everyone to enjoy. Here at the Science Center, we house and exhibit many different wild animals, including river otters, mountain lions, bobcats, deer, bears, birds, foxes, and skunks. The wild animals at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center are ambassadors of their species, here for the purpose of educating our visitors about New Hampshire's natural world. Most are orphaned, injured, or otherwise unable to survive in the wild. Observing these animals up-close, together with experiencing our hands-on exhibits, offers visitors the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of our native wildlife and appreciation of the natural world.

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EricNh

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80 reviews

13 helpful votes

“A must see for the family!”

Reviewed January 26, 2012

Everyone who goes to this gem is always raving about the unique experiences the kids have with nature. A must do! More

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EMG311

Brooklyn, New York

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69 reviews

52 helpful votes

“A nice trip on the lake”

Reviewed October 31, 2011

We took a 2 hour boat tour with the science center and really enjoyed it. The guide was knowledgable and friendly and the lake is lovely. More

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massey-man2

Diss, United Kingdom

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5 reviews

4 helpful votes

“lovely setting”

Reviewed October 20, 2011

It was not like a lot of zoo's the we have visited, this one is set out so the animals have large rugged areas in which to roam, very much like their natural habitat. Very informative and reasonably priced . More

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Thank you for the review! We strive to create as much of a natural environment as possible so I'm glad to hear your comments about the animal exhibits. We hope you visit us again soon! Best, Amanda Gillen Marketing and Visitor Services Manager Squam Lakes Natural Science Center More

janiebinks

Baltimore, Maryland

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5 reviews

“Recommended for everyone”

Reviewed October 19, 2011

As stewards of the environment, they display New Hampshire's native animals with care. One trip around the trails will let you know more about nature and it's inhabitantsthan you'd expect. Interesting for all ages. More

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19 reviews

6 helpful votes

“Great trip”

Reviewed October 19, 2011

Really worth taking time out to take the boat trip round Squam Lake. The guides know their stuff and its an interesting trip that is timed just right. You get time to look at the scenery and also take photos. We got one of the resident bald eagle! More

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Our Science Center Lake Cruises are quite popular, particularly with the fall foliage. That's wonderful that you were able to see the Bald Eagles. I hope you spotted some Loons as well! Thank you for the great review! Best, Amanda Gillen Marketing & Visitor Services Manager Squam Lakes Natural Science Center More

RevDebi

Nashua, New Hampshire

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6 reviews

8 helpful votes

“Had a great time!”

Reviewed September 18, 2011

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I had a few hours to kill on a business trip so i decided to go visit. Very glad that I did. It's very reasonably priced and very informative. The animals are kept in as natural a state as possible and you get to see them quite closely. There are informative lectures on a frequent schedule and I attended a... More

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We're glad to hear that you had so much fun. It's nice to see that adults and children alike can have so much fun at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Best, Amanda Gillen Marketing & Visitor Services Manager More

jennifaerie

Nashua, New Hampshire

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3 reviews

16 helpful votes

“Guaranteed Fun - Your Visit is Always Different!”

Reviewed September 14, 2011

It doesn't matter when you go, the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is always a treat. Whether you're there to see the animals, walk the trails, or learn something new, you'll never run out of things to do or adventures to have. We have visited many times over the years, and each time we go, we wonder why we waited... More

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We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Thanks for the great review and be sure to come back to visit us this fall! Best, Amanda Gillen Marketing & Visitor Services Manager Squam Lakes Natural Science Center More

aimhergin

Dunboyne, Ireland

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6 reviews

3 helpful votes

“Very informative and fun”

Reviewed September 12, 2011

If you like nature you will love it here. This is very educational and set up for young children but us coming from Ireland, we learnt a lot and had a great morning. It is a pleasant walk through the woods. The staff are FANTASTIC and so patient while giving talks on the animals. We didn't try out the food... More

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Great to hear that you had a wonderful time during your trip to the States, and we're glad that we could be a part of it. Be sure to come back and visit us again! Best, Amanda Gillen Marketing & Visitor Services Manager Squam Lakes Natural Science Center More

scorpionfly

scarborough

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5 reviews

“You will not be disappointed, but read the full description”

Reviewed August 24, 2011

They have taken a forested watershed and put enclosures on it to create a very natural looking zoo of North American animals. The animals have all been injured or come into contact with humans and therefore cannot be rehabilitated into the wild. It was nice to see these animals as typical zoos often focus on elephants and tigers etc,. They... More

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We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the animals and your visit! Let us know what we can do to improve Kirkwood Cafe. Send me a direct message at --------. Thank you! Best, Amanda Gillen Marketing & Visitor Services Manager Squam Lakes Natural Science Center More

Thomas1072

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5 reviews

6 helpful votes

“Kids loved it!”

Reviewed July 17, 2011

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Great combo of zoo and Environmental education for the kids. Lots of hands on activities kept them very excited for hours... Ages 4 to 9 in my group loved it. More

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