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Around 165 million years ago, Madagascar started to become separated from Africa by a vast body of water. This isolation led to the evolution of a primate found nowhere else in the world…the lemur!

Lost Madagascar is Colchester Zoo’s very own little piece of Madagascar right in the centre of the Zoo, providing visitors a unique and immersive experience and allowing the chance to be closely surrounded by these charismatic, popular animals. Discover a troop of ring-tailed lemurs within an exciting habitat. Watch them leap around you as you stroll through their serene retreat.

Please be aware that the Lost Madagascar Lemur Walkthrough houses free-moving primates who are naturally inquisitive and may land on visitors.

ADVANCE NOTICE: Please be aware that the Lost Madagascar Train will NOT be running from 13th November to 24th November 2023 due to track resurfacing . During this period, there will be no access to Lemur Walkthrough via foot however, our Lemurs will still be visible from other viewing areas.


Animals in Lost Madagascar

Black and White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata)
Mammals

Black and White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata)

Lost Madagascar

Area:
Madagascar
Status:
Critically endangered
Quick Fact:

In groups, black and white ruffed lemurs produce a chorus of deep, barking, alarm calls, and a wailing howl when defending their territories.

Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus)
Mammals

Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus)

Lost Madagascar

Area:
Northern tip of Madagascar
Status:
Endangered
Quick Fact:

These lemurs get their names from the ‘crown’ marking above their eye line. The male lemur is a brown colour with grey underparts and a black crown, while the female is grey with cream underparts and an orange crown.

Red-bellied Lemur (Eulemur rubriventer)
Mammals

Red-bellied Lemur (Eulemur rubriventer)

Lost Madagascar

Area:
Eastern Madagascar
Status:
Vulnerable and listed on Appendix I of CITES.
Quick Fact:

Red-bellied lemurs are cathemeral, which means they may be active during the day or night.

Our small group of red-bellied Lemurs can be seen in the Lost Madagascar exhibit, foraging for food and sunbathing!

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)
Mammals

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)

Lost Madagascar

Area:
South West Madagascar
Status:
Near Threatened and listed on Appendix I of CITES
Quick Fact:

We have a successful breeding group of Ring-tailed Lemurs that are part of an EEP breeding programme.

Male ring-tailed lemurs compete for females via ‘stink fights’, smearing scent on their tails and wafting the smell towards their opponent.


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