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Meet the Animals
We are excited to introduce you to our dependent, non-releasable Ambassador Animals that represent a spectrum of native New England wildlife, wildlife native to other habitats across the globe, small animals commonly seen as pets, and domestic farm animal breeds.
Our dedicated staff and animals have been working together since 2002 to connect students and the public with science, conservation, nature & human nature.
Our animals live with us because they were either:
- Injured in the wild and are not able to survive independently, and subsequently placed in our care through a rehabilitation facility.
- Exploited by the illegal trade in wildlife and placed with us by law enforcement authorities.
- Captive-bred in a US-based protected environment to participate in public education and species/biodiversity conservation efforts.
KEY to Understanding Our Animals!
- BOLD & UNDERLINED = NO PUBLIC CONTACT PERMITTED IN NH BY LAW.
(Contact laws may slightly vary in other states.)
- ITALICS = interactive, contact may be allowed at our discretion.
- Asterisk (*) = only eligible for school programs, "A-List Ambassador" Encounter package, corporate and community events where strict venue conditions are met. Generally not available for private events (i.e. birthday parties) without special approval by the Director.
- Down Arrow (↓) = little animals under 3 pounds (i.e. for the Tiny Creatures Program)
- Some animals are retired or not offered for outreach programs
- Some animals only travel with senior staff, or particular staff because the animals have "chosen their favorites", and may not be available in certain situations.
Ambassador Animals That Can Come to You!
Mammals
* Gray Fox
* Arctic Fox (indoors only)
* Bennett’s Wallaby (indoors only)
↓ Fennec Fox
North American Opossum
Striped Skunk (indoors only)
Brazilian “Monkey-tailed” Porcupine
South American Coatimundi (indoors only)
↓ 3-Banded Armadillo
Patagonian Cavy / Mara (indoors only)
↓ Chinchilla
↓ African Pygmy Hedgehog
Flemish Giant Rabbit
↓ Himalayan Lion-Maned Rabbits
Reptiles
American Alligator
Black-throated Monitor Lizard
Green Iguana
Red Tegu Lizard
Argentine Black & White Tegu
↓ Solomon Island Giant “Monkey-tail” Skink
↓ Blue-tongued Skink
↓ Crested Gecko
↓ Leopard Gecko
* Burmese Python
* Granite Burmese Python
↓ Australian Carpet Python
↓ Australian Woma Python
↓ African Royal Python (Ball Python)
↓ Red-tailed Boa Constrictor
↓ Corn Snake
↓ Hognose Snake
Sulcata Tortoise
Red-footed Tortoise
↓ Russian Tortoise
↓ Hermann’s Tortoise
↓ Box Turtles (3-Toed & Ornate)
↓ Northern Snapping Turtles
↓ Alligator Snapping Turtles
↓ Red-eared Slider Turtle
↓ Yellow-bellied Slider
↓ Painted Turtle
Birds
Blue & Yellow Macaw
Moluccan Cockatoo (temporarily unavailable)
White (Umbrella) Cockatoo
Amphibians & Invertebrates
↓ all species in this category are under 3 lbs
Giant Marine Toad (cane toad)
African Giant Bullfrog
Malayan Leaf Frog
Australian White’s Tree Frog
Tiger Salamanders
African Emperor Scorpion
Vinegaroon
Blue Feigning Death Beetles!
African Giant Millipede
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Rose-haired Tarantula
- NOTE – A policy change effective 2025. In t
↓ all species in this category are under 3 lbs
Giant Marine Toad (cane toad)
African Giant Bullfrog
Malayan Leaf Frog
Australian White’s Tree Frog
Tiger Salamanders
African Emperor Scorpion
Vinegaroon
Blue Feigning Death Beetles!
African Giant Millipede
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Rose-haired Tarantula
- NOTE – A policy change effective 2025. In the pursuit of excellent animal welfare practices, and in following best industry practices, we are no longer allowing public contact with amphibians.
