The Lemur Conservation Foundation

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

  

What’s New

You can help advance our mission with needed supplies

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You might be surprised to learn that your donation of a ream of 8.5” x 11” paper for our office printer can actually help endangered lemurs. Or, your donation of other supplies needed by staff as they carry out tasks and projects at "home base," the Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies at our reserve in... Continue Reading

New keeper joins LCF

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The Lemur Conservation Foundation is pleased to welcome Jade Parson as our newest keeper. Jade hails from Norfolk, VA and is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) where she received her B.S. in Animal Studies with a minor in Psychology and is also currently working towards her M.S in General Psychology with a focus... Continue Reading

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