LCF Lemurs - Florida

In memoriam: Lucy

January 14, 2020 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

We are deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of collared brown lemur Lucy. In 2015, Lucy began having difficulties with arthritis and liver disease. With the daily care of LCF’s dedicated staff, a customized arthritis-friendly enclosure, and the companionship of her long-time partner Jacques, Lucy thrived for another four years before her health began... Continue Reading

Welcome our new red ruffed lemur

December 19, 2019 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

LCF has welcomed a sweet natured, handsome young red ruffed lemur named River from the Henson Robinson Zoo. He’s become known as ‘Ranomamy,’ Malagasy for ‘river,’ to reduce confusion with LCF resident Rivotra (‘wind’), and to have a nickname that matches our Malagasy-themed names for this species at the reserve. River joined us through a... Continue Reading

Farewell Foster

November 24, 2019 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

We recently said goodbye to ring-tailed lemur Foster as he traveled up the east coast to the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School in Millbrook, New York. Recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Ring-tailed Lemur Species Survival Plan (SSP), Foster’s transfer went off without a hitch and he is now settling into his... Continue Reading

Welcome our lemur infants

July 15, 2019 by Lemur Conservation Foundation

LCF celebrated two mongoose lemur births this breeding season. Critically Endangered, at extremely high risk of extinction in the wild, this species is offered a chance of survival through LCF's vital managed breeding program. This year's first infant joined mongoose lemur parents Leena and Merced on April 1. This is their fifth infant since Leena’s... Continue Reading