Ring-Tailed Lemur

Lemur catta

NATURAL HABITAT
The ring-tailed lemur is found in arid, open areas and forests. They spend their time in the trees, as well as on the floor of the forest.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Leaves, flowers, insects, tree bark and sap
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables, specially formulated fiber biscuits and lemur gel

FASCINATING FACTS

  • Enjoy sunbathing
  • Females are dominant over males
  • Tails are ringed with 13 alternating black and white bands
    and can measure up to two feet long
  • Groom each other with their toothcomb, six finely spaced bottom teeth
  • Visitors in 2022
    Visitors in 2022

    349,564

  • CAMPERS IN 2021
    CAMPERS IN 2021

    1,864

  • CREATURES CARED FOR
    CREATURES CARED FOR

    400