Duke Lemur Center
Durham
Lemur Sanctuary
The Duke Lemur Center is the world's largest sanctuary for endangered lemurs outside of Madagascar, housing over 250 individuals across 14 different species. Visitors highly value the guided tours and walk-through enclosures, which provide an immersive, up-close experience that distinguishes the facility from a traditional zoo.
- Book a guided tour to access restricted walk-through areas
- Prioritize the walk-through enclosures for up-close wildlife encounters
- Learn about the 14 different endangered species on-site
- Plan ahead as this is a research sanctuary with limited public access
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Monday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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