Blue-eyed black lemur Wiig munches on collard greens

Let’s meet our youngest lemur in the exhibit… Prince Charles! Charles is a 16 month ring-tailed lemur. Here are some interesting facts about our lemur friends!-Each ring-tailed lemur has exactly 13 alternating black and white bands on its tail. -When ring-tailed troops travel throughout their home range, they keep their tails raised in the air, like flags, to keep group members together. - The ring-tail’s territorial call, or howl, can be heard for over a half a mile. - Lemurs have a female-domi

If you hang around Lemur Island, you may spot our black-and-white ruffed lemurs brothers, Aloke and Wiley, showing off an amazing ability! These primates are mostly frugivorous, and they’re pros at suspending from their feet to reach hanging fruit, seeds, leaves and nectar. 🍓 🍇🍏At 2 p.m. daily, watch our dynamic duo discover enrichment! (Weather permitting.) PLAN YOUR VISIT:... - Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

World Lemur Day! #WorldLemurDay highlights the importance of the protection and conservation of lemurs. On this day we hope you will join us in celebrating this incredible species. Together with our partner park, @portlympnepark we are home to many different species of lemur, including red bellied, ring tailed, black, black and white ruffed, crowned, greater bamboo and lesser bamboo lemur. We work in partnership with @theaspinallfoundation whose project in Madagascar, focuses on the plight of th

Welcome to Lemur Island! This high-energy island is home to our six adorable ring-tailed lemurs: Allagash, Rogue, Hercules, Elo, Anja and Maky. Visit them next time you're in Water's Edge: Africa. | Cheyenne Mountain Zoo