High School Education Programs

High School Programs

Animal Encounter | 30 minutes | Indoors

Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and personal in this private, 30-minute encounter led by an expert naturalist. Age-appropriate and engagingly delivered, the program includes time for Q&A and hands-on exploration of biofacts such as pelts, skulls, and wings. Connect to your curriculum by selecting one of the following themes: Adaptations, Habitats, or Human Impacts on Wildlife.
Available: Year-round at SLNSC or your site

Human Impacts on Wildlife | 45 minutes | Indoors

Human behavior can have positive or adverse effects on wildlife populations. Through up close encounters with two live animals, students explore examples of human impacts and some working and potential solutions to reverse negative influences. Through a follow-up activity, students design solutions to minimize environmental problems caused by human behavior.
Available: Year-round at SLNSC or your site

New Hampshire Wildlife | 45 minutes | Indoors

Meet two of our animal ambassadors up close and personal. Learn about the natural history of these animals and conservation actions you can take to help their wild counterparts and the places they live.
Available: Year-round at SLNSC or your site

Forest and Field Ecology | 1 hour 30 minutes | Outdoors

What characteristics make fields and forests such different natural communities? Through hands-on scientific examination, teams of students measure wind speed, temperature, soil pH, humidity, and other characteristics. Students review data and then compare and contrast the results between the two communities.
Available: Fall, Spring, Summer at SLNSC

Lake Exploration | 2 hours | Outdoors

Study Squam Lake on a floating classroom. Using hands-on measurements of pH, dissolved oxygen, water hardness, clarity, temperature, and other parameters, student teams can assess the lake’s health. Students also examine lake sediment and collect plankton to observe with a high definition projection microscope. All data are posted on the Science Center’s website for teachers to compare with results from past years.
Available: Fall, Spring, Summer at SLNSC

For questions or to schedule your field trip contact us 603-968-7194 or email

Eben Gannett, 03/27/19
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 of NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons that 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.
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.
Maria Dz, 09/23/20
The Turkey Vulture is really interesting. Nice walk. Some of the animals are aging out 🤔 Great for children. One black bear!
Steve Bagnato (nissanlord), 07/12/22
Can't say enough about this place. It's fantastic!! If your looking for a place to take the family with animals and a playground and a learning experience. Take them here. It's beautiful. Lots of shade in most places. Loved it.
Alexandra Durkee, 01/14/20
Super cool! A ton of local wildlife and so much information on each animal. A beautiful place! The playground is also awesome.