A beautiful walk through the woods, a decent amount of wildlife and a thoughtout great layout of a nature center. We've lived in new hampshire for 14 years and kept meaning to to visit the science center. Finally we got the chance on a beautiful day and were very impressed with the center. Not all the events were up and...
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 968-7194
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Holderness
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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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...
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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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campton, NH
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nhnature, Manager at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, responded to this review
May 9, 2013
Thank you for your kind comments! We're glad that you finally made it to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and hope to see you again this summer.
All the best,
Amanda Gillen
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Dover, NH
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We really enjoyed our recent trip here. My children are toddlers and they enjoyed the way, seeing the animals and the kid play areas. We would go again without a doubt. They have some animal shows I would have liked to have seen but my boys were not going to sit through that.
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April 12, 2013
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope you'll be back to see us again this season!
All the best,
Amanda Gillen
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Laconia, New Hampshire
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I visit the science centre every year as I am fascinated by the wildlife that inhabits New Hampshire. In addition to a varied collection of animals (all of them unable to return to the wild due to injuries) the centre provides space for local fauna and fungi to flourish. If you want to see black bears, otters, mountain lions and...
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March 11, 2013
Thank you for the nice review! We hope to see you on the trails again this year!
All the best,
Amanda
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Meredith, New Hampshire
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Locally run nature center that always surprises me. It will keep an adult entertained for an hour or two. Kids will enjoy it even longer. The exhibits are basic but they have a reasonable collection of native animals. It is a very wooded location so it doesn't feel like a zoo.
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March 4, 2013
Thank you for the nice comments! We're glad to hear you enjoy visiting the Science Center and hope to see you on the trails again this season.
All the best,
Amanda
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Pembroke, New Hampshire
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Always a great time here - with students or with family. It's great to walk along the trail and see the animals. You can learn something new every time you go. Nice gift shop too.
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nhnature, Manager at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, responded to this review
February 19, 2013
There is certainly a lot to learn about at the Science Center. We're so glad to hear that you learn something new on each visit and that you enjoy the Howling Coyote Gift Shop. We hope to see you again when the trails open for the season on May 1.
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North Providence, Rhode Island
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One of the highlights of every summer is a visit to the Science Center with our granddaughters. We always find some new and interesting discovery. A great take!
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February 19, 2013
Thank you for your nice comments! We're glad you enjoy visiting the Science Center with your granddaughters each summer. We look forward to seeing you again this season!
All the best,
Amanda Gillen
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ALTON BAY
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There is no local zoo in the lakes region, but this is as close as you can get to one with various wild animals in their natural habitats. Very interesting facts about loons and other animals. I can't wait for my grandchildren to get old enough so I can have a reason to go back again.
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February 11, 2013
You never need a reason to visit the Science Center but certainly the grandchildren will enjoy it as much as you have. We look forward to seeing you on the trails this season!
All the best,
Amanda Gillen
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Laconia, New Hampshire
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Surprising how much there is to see at the Center and how many activities they offer. Definitely do the boat tours!
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nhnature, Manager at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, responded to this review
February 11, 2013
Exactly! We're much more than people realize. That's great that you were able to get out on the water to enjoy Squam Lake. We hope you'll be back to visit us again soon!
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Amanda Gillen
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Sanford, Maine
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We went there years back when the kids were small and have always wanted to go back. The animals are very well cared for, and the grounds with the trails are worth the visit. I do plan to get back there this year and spend a day!
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February 11, 2013
We're so glad you enjoyed your visits from the past and we look forward to seeing you again this summer. It's a fun day for all ages!
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Amanda Gillen
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middletown CT
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This is sort of a zoo with a nature trail. The Science Center takes in injured or abandoned wild animals. They have a variety of wild cats, deer, bear, fox, birds of prey, amphibians, etc. It's a lovely trail to walk on even if you're not interested in viewing the animals.
If you live in the area, its worth it...
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November 28, 2012
I think you gave us a pretty accurate description - like a zoo with a nature trail. It sounds like you have been able to enjoy the Science Center and all we have to offer with your family which is great. Thanks for the very nice comments!
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Amanda Gillen
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