Very nice place for kids to walk, run, play, and learn in the warmer months when they are open. Feels more like a stroll through the woods with intermittent animal displays and play areas than a typical zoo. Has good educational sessions, excellent outdoor and indoor playgrounds, and a nice little hike off on one side.
I love coming here! It's as much fun for me as it is for my daughter. They have added quite a bit more hands on activities and more animals. Definitely worth a visit and a revisit!
Used museum passes from our city library to save significantly on 2 of our tickets. My 2 year old loved the animals, interactive exhibits, and especially the huge outdoor playground. :-) the boardwalk walkways make it fairly easy to use a stroller for the majority of the trail, although off the boardwalks it got a little bumpy at times. Everything seems clean and well maintained. Don't miss the beautiful Kirkwood flower gardens about halfway through the walk. Overall this place is lots of fun for families with young kids!
Visited for the first time in August 2017. Was really impressed with this place. The animal habitats were ample and preserved as their natural habitat. There were so many different fun activities for the kids to do and learn about. Very interactive center. There is also a great playground there as well. Definitely look into membership because you'll want to visit more than once
Tons of hands on stuff for kids. Many native species on exhibit. The animal enclosures were in great shape with lots of growing plants. Most of the walking is flat or gently inclined and lots of it is paved too. We noted many gigantic old trees throughout the park. If you get there at the right time you can see live animal shows. A very peaceful and enjoyable day!
Great nature preserve / zoo. All animal enclosures were clean. Animals seemed happy and healthy. A few miles of trails and good hiking as well.
Great place for kids and adults. Lots of learning about local animals. Well maintained place with tons of learning games for the kids. Beautiful animals to look at.
Lots to do and see for kids of all ages. The grounds and buildings are clean. There is a picnic area with a snack bar. Just a nice place to spend the day.
This place is really awesome. There are great guided walking trails that are stroller accessible. The wild animals are interesting and the staff is always friendly and helpful.
It is pretty darn expensive though, so if you plan on going more than once in a summer is worth your time and money to sign up for a membership.
The one draw back if you go with little kids is, if your little one has a meltdown or gets tired, there is no shortcut back to the entrance/exit. It's only a loop.
Great place for kids; lots of animals and exhibits to keep them interested. The staff are helpful and love explaining things to the kids.
Mostly kid-oriented. Lots of great nature facts and exhibits.
A wonderful place for adults and children alike. A good variety of live local wildlife, science and nature exhibits, a large play area, and a variety of ecosystems. Shows and demos several times a day are very informative and entertaining.
Just came back from a five-day vacation in New Hampshire and Squam Lakes was definitely the highlight of our trip!
Informative displays, very friendly and knowledgeable staff and a wide variety of wildlife made for a great time. I'm an avid nature photographer and was able to get some amazing photos here. A ton of fun for the entire family and highly recommended!