Leapin’ Lemurs!

We went on a field trip last Friday to the Duke Lemur Center (formerly the Duke Primate Center). The Lemur center features lemurs and other prosimians.

Tours last about 50 minutes and are $3 per person over 3 (less for 1-3 year olds and free under 1). Appointments must be made in advance, but a group is not required. It’s a perfect time of year to tour–the animals are not hiding in shade from too much sun, and not covered due to cold weather. (Ideals temps are 75-85, and they don’t sweat, so their cages are fanned/warmed during hot/cold days in North Carolina.)

Here are some shots to show what the view is like from the tour. They jump around a lot! and are very interested in people. Only a small portion of the animals at the Center are seen on tour, since viewing the animals changes how they act, and therefore affects the research. If you are a Zoboomafoo fan, check out the last two photos…yep, that’s the star himself.

For more close-up photos of lemurs, check out the Lemur Center website.