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[Smaggledagle]

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a facility in Holderness, New Hampshire, and is the only facility accredited by the AZA in northern New England. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds native and extirpated species such as American mink, fisher, grey wolf, cougar, American black bear, North American river otter, white-footed mouse, broad-winged hawk, red-shouldered hawk, bald eagle, great horned owl, grey tree frog, spotted turtle, and brook trout, among other species.

On May 25th, 2022, it was announced that the nature center acquired a (0.1) North American river otter named Minnow from the Pueblo Zoo in Colorado.

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[Smaggledagle]

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a facility in Holderness, New Hampshire, and is the only facility accredited by the AZA in northern New England. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds native and extirpated species such as American mink, fisher, grey wolf, cougar, American black bear, North American river otter, white-footed mouse, broad-winged hawk, red-shouldered hawk, bald eagle, great horned owl, grey tree frog, spotted turtle, and brook trout, among other species.

On May 25th, 2022, it was announced that the nature center acquired a (0.1) North American river otter named Minnow from the Pueblo Zoo in Colorado.

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On August 3rd, the science center announced that Minnow is now on exhibit.

North American river... - Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | By Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | North American river otters love fish. But they also prey on crayfish, frogs, small mammals, aquatic insects, turtles, water snakes, and even eat some...

 

[Smaggledagle]

On September 1st, it was announced that the facility lost its AZA accreditation. They have 30 days to repeal.

24 Facilities Granted Most Prestigious Zoological Accreditation by AZA Accreditation Commission

 

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On September 1st, it was announced that the facility lost its AZA accreditation. They have 30 days to repeal.

24 Facilities Granted Most Prestigious Zoological Accreditation by AZA Accreditation Commission

Any idea as to on what grounds?! I've always been very impressed by this facility, but it has been at least five years since my last visit so things may have changed. Frankly, I've been more impressed by this facility than a lot of other AZA facilities who have gotten re-accredited, either this cycle or other recent cycles.

 

[Smaggledagle]

Any idea as to on what grounds?! I've always been very impressed by this facility, but it has been at least five years since my last visit so things may have changed. Frankly, I've been more impressed by this facility than a lot of other AZA facilities who have gotten re-accredited, either this cycle or other recent cycles.

They don't mention on what grounds, but I'm guessing the center will respond in the next 30 days.

 

[Persephone]

The AZA might issue its own statement. In the meantime, it’s usually funding concerns if there’s no other readily discernible reason.

 

[TinoPup]

I'm really surprised by this and eager to hear the reason(s). I visited in July and thought it was an excellent place.

 

[Smaggledagle]

On November 21st, the center announced that a (1.0) cougar passed away at age 20.

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[Smaggledagle]

On April 19th, 2023, the center announced they acquired (2.0) cougars in mid-January after being rescued in Washington and will be on exhibit when the facility opens on May 1st.

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[Smaggledagle]

On June 7th, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) American black bear from a facility in North Carolina in autumn 2022.

Our new young male... - Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

On September 26th, the center announced they opened a new pollinator garden called Granpa's Garden to the public. It is located between the white-tailed deer exhibit and the Kirkwood Gardens area.

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[Smaggledagle]

On May 30th, 2024, the center announced that they rebuilt the Marsh Boardwalk which reopened to the public.

Marsh Boardwalk | The Wetlands Walk along the marshy area of the live animal exhibit trail near the Songbird Feeding Station features the popular Marsh Boardwalk. This has... | By Squam Lakes Natural Science CenterFacebook

 

[Smaggledagle]

On September 23rd, the center announced they acquired a rough-legged hawk from an unspecified rehab center which is now on display in the raptor exhibit area.

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