The “Wings of Asia” aviary is one of the premiere exhibits at Zoo Miami. Housing hundreds of Southeast Asian birds, representing over 70 different species, it is the largest aviary of its kind in the entire Western Hemisphere. Incorporating a wide variety of plants and mature trees as well as beautiful water features, it is much more than a bird exhibit, it is an environmental exhibit showcasing a variety of habitats. This video captures every species living in the aviary at the time it was produced. How many can you name? With bird populations around the world plummeting over the … Continue
Free-Ranging Lemurs: A tour Of Our Signature Natural Habitat Enclosures
The Duke Lemur Center is located on 80 wooded acres in Duke Forest, approximately two miles from Duke University’s main campus. During the warm months of the year (typically mid-April to mid-October), a large number of our lemurs get to free-range in large tracts of forest, called Natural Habitat Enclosures (NHEs).
Baby Lemurs and the DLC’s Conservation Breeding Program
Who doesn’t love baby lemurs?! Here at the Duke Lemur Center, we’re proud to have celebrated more than 3,285 births since our founding in 1966. But these little ones aren’t just cute; they’re crucial for the long-term survival of their species.