LCF Lemurs - Florida

Welcoming our Infant Red Ruffed Lemur

June 27, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce the birth of a critically endangered red-ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra). This little boy was born on May 21 to parents Aviavy and Hazo. While staff observed Aviavy in her nest boxes regularly for about a week leading up to the birth and were expectantly watching her nest... Continue Reading

Voltaire’s Vision Voyage

June 23, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Say hello to Voltaire the collared lemur! Voltaire was born here at LCF on April 2, 2021 to first time parents Isabelle and Olivier. Affectionately known as ‘Terry’ this little boy took no time sneaking his way into the hearts of the LCF staff. As Terry began venturing off of mom and exploring his surroundings,... Continue Reading

25th Critically Endangered Mongoose Lemur Born at LCF

June 10, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is delighted to announce our second birth of 2022- a critically endangered mongoose #lemur (Eulemur mongoz)! This little one was born on May 4 to parents Luisa and Javier, and joins older sister Luna. This is the 25th successful mongoose lemur birth in LCF’s 26 year history! The little family quickly... Continue Reading

LCF Welcomes First Lemur Birth of 2022

June 9, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is extremely excited to announce the birth of an endangered collared brown lemur- the first infant born at the reserve in 2022! The infant, born on May 2 to parents Isabelle and Olivier, is only the fifth collared lemur born at LCF in our 26 year history! This is the second... Continue Reading

Farewell Bimbini

March 3, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

Farewell Bimbini! We recently said goodbye to mongoose lemur Bimbini as he traveled the short distance to Naples Zoo in Naples, FL. Recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Mongosoe Lemur Species Survival Plan (SSP), Bimbini’s transfer went off without a hitch and he is now settling into his new home with his... Continue Reading

Triplet Sisters Forest Introduction

February 24, 2022 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

2021 was the year of new forest introductions! Tsambiky wasn’t the only new red ruffed lemur introduced to the forest in 2021. Triplet sisters Betsiboka, Onilahy, and Mangoky also began their forest explorations starting in November. These girls were a little less enthusiastic to experience the forest than Tsambiky. Parents Zazabe and Ranomamy were eager... Continue Reading