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It’s #FeatureFriday ! This week, we are shining th It’s #FeatureFriday ! This week, we are shining the spotlight on Jolene🐾, a sweet 12-year-old female collared lemur (E. collaris) beloved by the staff at LCF. Though Jolene lives with severe arthritis in her wrists and ankles, she is a superstar during her cold laser therapy sessions with her keepers. This gentle treatment helps keep her moving comfortably.

When she isn’t acing her therapy sessions, Jolene is happily snuggling with her grandson, Voltaire☀️. The LCF staff describes her as a sweet, banana-loving girl whose perfect day involves munching on a fresh banana and enjoying some cozy downtime.🍌

Stay tuned for next week’s feature! 
#featurefridays #lemur #lemurconservationfoundation
You’ve heard of #MolsonMonday, but now we’re hitti You’ve heard of #MolsonMonday, but now we’re hitting you with #TongueOutTuesday!

Pictured above is red-ruffed lemur, Ravina ❤️
It’s #molsonmonday and the main man is turning 23🎂 It’s #molsonmonday and the main man is turning 23🎂🎉! 23 is officially the magic number 🪄because today we are celebrating his iconic magic birthday.
The team at LCF is obsessed with Molson, so we’re bringing you #molsonmonday to cure your Monday blues.
Molson is a male ring-tailed lemur (L. catta). He lives with his friends Khalessi and Danaerys. Molson stands out with his blue radio collar, and his easy-going personality. Molson loves corn on the cob and sweet treats such as grapes, raisins, and bananas.
Abracadabra! ✨🎩 For his 23rd birthday, we threw Molson a magician-themed party, and to no one’s surprise... he absolutely loved it. #molsonmonday #lemurlife
Hello! We are thrilled to welcome our newest addi Hello!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest addition: infant, collared lemur (E. collaris), Brienne!
 Born on April 16, 2026, to mom Isabelle and dad Vincent, Brienne joins her family with her twin brothers, Ange and Donovan. While she still likes to stay close to her mom, she has recently started exploring on her own and loves approaching keepers for her favorite treat—grapes! She is also a big fan of the browse (branches with leafy vegetation) gathered by our dedicated keeper staff. 
We can’t wait to watch Brienne’s confidence grow alongside her family!🩷
 #collaredbrownlemur #lemur #lemurconservationfoundation #family
It’s #FeatureFriday! Every Friday we are giving on It’s #FeatureFriday! Every Friday we are giving one of our lemurs the spotlight. This Week is Zazabe!🐾

Zazabe is a female, 10-year-old Red-ruffed Lemur (V. rubra). Zazabe was born here at LCF and lives with her partner Ranomamy and her 3 kids Mangoky, Atody, and Furry. Zazabe enjoys lounging about and going out to the forest (probably to get some well-deserved relaxing time). Take inspiration from Zazabe and take a little time to slow down and relax!💤 #redruffedlemur #featurefriday #Lemurconservationfoundation
Happy Fourth of July from LCF! Celebrating 4th o Happy Fourth of July from LCF! 

Celebrating 4th of July “poolside”☀️⛱️
Our lemurs are enjoying some special 4th of July enrichment created by our amazing animal care team! 🍉 
🎂Double the celebration today: A huge happy birthday shoutout to Finch our ring-tailed lemur, who’s turning 4 years old! 🎇
It’s #FeatureFriday! We are resuming our featured It’s #FeatureFriday!  We are resuming our featured Lemurs every Friday. This week’s feature is Goose!

Meet Goose, he has an inspiring story! Goose, is an 11 year old Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta). When Goose was young he suffered complications from wounds to his leg sustained by a hawk. To avoid further issues or threats to his overall health, vets needed to amputate the leg. That hasn’t slowed him down one bit—he enjoys climbing, exploring, and foraging alongside his mate, Dalia, and their offspring. His favorite treat is bananas, but he’s just as excited for sweet potatoes and other tasty veggies!
June may have wrapped up yesterday, but our suppor June may have wrapped up yesterday, but our support for equality is year-round.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Throughout Pride Month, our animal care team created colorful enrichment experiences for the lemurs in our care! 🌈

Happy Pride Month from the Lemur Conservation Foundation ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
🎉 Happy Birthday to LCF’s beloved founder, Penelop 🎉 Happy Birthday to LCF’s beloved founder, Penelope Bodry-Sanders! 🎉

Today we celebrate an extraordinary woman whose vision, creativity, and determination have helped protect lemurs and inspire conservation around the world.

A renowned conservationist, artist, and author, Penelope founded the Lemur Conservation Foundation in 1996. Through her artwork, she has fostered compassion for often-overlooked animals, while her acclaimed books—including African Obsession: The Life and Legacy of Carl Akeley, A Conspiracy of Lemurs, and Lemurs in Art—have educated and inspired countless readers.

Penelope’s journey to conservation was anything but ordinary. Before founding LCF, she was a Dominican nun and later an actress and singer who performed on and off Broadway. She ultimately combined her passion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to wildlife to create what would become one of the world’s leading lemur conservation organizations.

As LCF approaches its 30th anniversary, we are deeply grateful for Penelope’s vision and the lasting legacy she continues to build for lemurs, conservation, and future generations.

Please join us in wishing this remarkable woman a very happy birthday! 🎂💚🐒
Happy Father’s Day to all of our amazing lemur dad Happy Father’s Day to all of our amazing lemur dads! 

At LCF, every one of our lemurs participates in an AZA Species Survival Plan® (SSP), a cooperative conservation program managed by accredited zoos and wildlife facilities. An SSP helps maintain healthy, genetically diverse populations of endangered and threatened species through carefully planned breeding recommendations and long-term population management.

Today, we’re celebrating the important role our lemur fathers play in helping ensure a future for their species. From teaching life skills to providing protection and social support, these dads are making a difference for the next generation of lemurs!

Join LCF in wishing all of our lemur dads a very Happy Father’s Day! 

#fathersday #lemurs #speciessurvivalplan #conservation #wildlifeconservation
Madagascar Monday: Dr. Tim Eppley (Wildlife Madaga Madagascar Monday: Dr. Tim Eppley (Wildlife Madagascar) observed and videotaped rare mating of white-fronted brown lemurs in Madagascar! Most lemur species are only sexually receptive for a few days each year.
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/white-fronted-lemurs-mating
Happy Mother’s Day to all the lemur moms in our ca Happy Mother’s Day to all the lemur moms in our care 💐💐

Every infant born here represents hope for the future of these incredible species. As part of the AZA Species Survival Plans (SSP), we work with other accredited facilities to help maintain healthy, sustainable populations of endangered lemurs through carefully managed breeding recommendations. 

Today we are celebrating the moms - from first timers to experienced - who play such an important role in the future of their species ❤️
Lemur social dynamics can be complicated, but what Lemur social dynamics can be complicated, but what happens when you add mystical energy and hyperspace technology into this mix? 

Happy (belated) May the 4th from the Lemur Conservation Foundation!
Furry, a red-ruffed lemur (V. rubra), wanted to st Furry, a red-ruffed lemur (V. rubra), wanted to stop by and wish you a happy Tongue-Out Tuesday!
It's #FeatureFriday ! Every week, we want to give It's #FeatureFriday ! Every week, we want to give one of our lemurs the spotlight. This week's feature is Leena!

Leena is a fourteen-year-old female mongoose lemur. Leena came to LCF when she was 2 years old and has been with us ever since. Since then, she has lived with her groupmate Merced and has mothered quite a family at LCF, including familiar lemurs like Julio, Lonzo, and LaMelo!

Leena's caretakers know her for her gentle and sweet personality, and she can always be found cuddling Merced! 

Stay tuned for next week's feature Friday!
A satisfying snack video for your viewing enjoymen A satisfying snack video for your viewing enjoyment!
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