What’s black and white and cute all over?

• See our lemur troop up-close
• Chat with our expert keepers and discover what makes our troop so unique
• Make unforgettable memories to last a lifetime
• If you’re lucky you may get watch a special keeper training session
• Contribute to critical conservation work

Join our Black-and-white Ruffed Lemurs inside their rainforest home and watch these agile primates get to work on some enrichment treats!
Get up-close views as the keepers explain their behaviours, social dynamics, and how we keep our troop physically and mentally healthy. If you’re lucky, you may even get to see a special training session!

When you enjoy an Animal Experience, you’re helping support critical conservation work for wildlife around the world, including lemurs in Madagascar.



Accessibility Information: 

• Accessible with a manual wheelchair
• You may be in contact with nuts during this encounter. Please contact the Events team prior to your booking if you have allergies or accessibility requests

 Important Information:

• All children aged 10-15 must have a lemur encounter ticket and be accompanied by a participating adult (16+) at a 1:1 Adult and Child ratio.
• Zoo entry is not included in encounter ticket purchase. A valid entry ticket or Zoo membership is required.
• Closed‑toe shoes must be worn.
• Participants may be required to wear a face mask.
• Black and white ruffed lemurs are known for their exceptionally loud vocalisations. Guests who are sensitive to noise may wish to cover their ears at times during the experience
• Participants may be in contact with nuts
• Animal Experiences are non‑refundable.
• As a welfare‑accredited zoo, animal participation is voluntary — their wellbeing always comes first.