We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter! Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.
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).
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.
