The Lemur Conservation Foundation

The Lemur Conservation Foundation works to protect Madagascar's primates - the lemurs - through conservation, education, research, and art.

  

Lemur Conservation Foundation

Our reserve is home to more than lemurs

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Did you know? The Lemur Conservation Foundation’s reserve in Myakka City, Florida is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat. In addition, LCF’s habitat has been co-certified with NWF’s state affiliate, the Florida Wildlife Federation. Our 130-acre property includes not only three protected forests for our free-ranging lemurs. It also provides a welcoming home for... Continue Reading

Nearly 28,000 trees planted in Madagascar

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A few weeks ago, we wrote about plans for nearly 28,000 trees from six nurseries which we support in Madagascar (Madagascar tree planting increases). We’re pleased to share that they have now been planted by our reforestation teams at three sites near Marojejy National Park and Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve (ASSR). At a tree nursery Loading... Continue Reading

Stuck at home?

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Katie Virun, LCF Education Manager, has gathered a number of fun activities for families to learn about lemurs during this challenging time when many of you are at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The free materials from our Ako Program, made possible through generous support from Nature's Path EnviroKidz, are just the thing to educate,... Continue Reading

LCF COVID-19 Status

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Dear Friend of LCF, During this challenging time, the Lemur Conservation Foundation hopes that you and your family and friends are well and following guidelines for staying protected from and avoiding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). At our private reserve in Myakka City, Florida, we have best practices in place to protect our staff... Continue Reading

Meet red ruffed lemur Volana

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Volana is one of seven red ruffed lemurs at the Lemur Conservation Foundation reserve. Living in a bachelor group for many years, Volana and his brother Rivotra were recently re-introduced to their father Tsikey, his partner Ravina, and their son Afo. The new family of five are living in one of LCF’s free-ranging forest habitats.... Continue Reading

Madagascar tree planting increases

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27,760 trees in 49 different species are now in the six tree nurseries which we support through collaborations with Missouri Botanical Garden, Graine de Vie, Ranoala, Macolline, and Forest Madagascar. This is a considerable increase from last year. Planting will soon occur in Antanetiambo Nature Reserve, Agnolakely Nature Reserve, and in several villages near Marojejy... Continue Reading

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