Get ready for a lemur-tastic adventure! If you’ve ever wanted to get up close with these playful, wide-eyed creatures, a lemur experience is the perfect way to do it! Known for their curious nature, soft fur, and famous ringed tails, lemurs are full of energy and charm.
Many zoos and wildlife parks across the UK offer unique lemur encounters, where you can step inside their enclosures, hand-feed them tasty treats, and watch them leap and climb all around you. Some places even let you learn about conservation efforts to protect these endangered primates from Madagascar!
Perfect for families, animal lovers, or anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind wildlife experience, spending time with lemurs is guaranteed to leave you grinning. Whether they’re bouncing onto your shoulder or nibbling a snack from your hand, these little acrobats will steal your heart! Ready to meet them? Let’s go!
Is There A Lemur Experience Near Me?
Chew Valley Animal Park
Location : Chew Hill, Chew Magna, Bristol BS40 8SB
Meet the ring-tailed lemur troop, Carl and the rest of the leopard tortoises, and the African spurred tortoise duo with a keeper – for an unforgettable experience.
During the lemur interaction, you can feed the lemurs their favourite treats, give a tortoise a bath and ask the keepers any questions.
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Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Location : Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP
Meet the Lemur Keeper and learn about their important work with these Madagascan primates.
Have a guided tour around the popular Madagascar exhibit, and walk amongst the Lemurs and other Madagascan species present in the area before helping the Keeper to feed the Lemurs.
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Curraghs Wildlife Park
Location : Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA
You’ll get exclusive, behind the scenes access to the animals at Curaghs Wildlife Park. An experience can involve anything from throwing fish for the penguins, feeding the cheeky lemurs or sitting down as meerkats feed around you.
Treating yourself or a loved one to an animal experience is the ideal way to support their conservation work – at the park and all around the world. Learn all about the quirky behaviour of the individual animals from the people who know them best: their keepers.
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Drusillas Park
Location : Drusillas, Berwick, Polegate BN26 5QS
In this incredible experience, prepare to be surrounded by the extremely curious, friendly and interactive lemurs.
The meet the lemurs would make the perfect present for any animal lover aged 5 and above!
The lemur encounter is an amazing one-to-one experience which will leave you with memories that you’ll talk about for years to come.
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Flamingo Land
Location : Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX
At Flamingo Land they delight in finding new ways to make your visit more enjoyable, and this Encounter is no exception.
It provides a fantastic opportunity to learn about Madagascar’s fascinating lemurs in the company of one of the zookeepers.
So, join the lemur colony for a lunch date with a real difference. You’re sure to be the centre of attention, guaranteeing dining out will never be quite the same again!
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Hertfordshire Zoo
Location : White Stubbs Ln, Broxbourne EN10 7QA
Hertfordshire Zoo offers you the chance to experience first-hand the inquisitive nature of lemurs.
You will be given a specially prepared bowl of their favourite food and you will even have the opportunity to feed the lemurs yourself; making this an experience you will want to tell your friends and family about, so remember to bring your camera!
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Hobbledown Heath
Location : Staines Rd, Hounslow TW14 0HH
Meet a cheeky group of lemurs, learn a little about these fascinating and curious animals, and give them some tasty enrichment!
A maximum of four people can join a time slot and it is suitable for ages 6+. The experience lasts up to 20 minutes and the price includes admission to Hobbledown Heath.
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Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
Location : Hoo, Hadley, Telford TF6 6DJ
Join an experienced Lemur Keeper for a 1 hour experience meeting the Lemurs. Help feed them, prepare enrichment and get up close and personal with up to 3 species of Lemur.
Throughout the experience you will be accompanied by one of the keepers who will be keeping you safe whilst ensuring you have an amazing experience.
They will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
Location : Dickon Hill Rd, Friskney, Boston PE22 8PP
An experience with the Ring-Tailed Lemurs at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is like no other!
The Lemur experience allows you to join them in their enclosure with the company of an experienced animal keeper, who will share some interesting facts about these wonderful primates.
You can take photos and feed the Lemurs, they’ll jump and play around you, using you as a jump pad to get from branch to branch.
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Marwell Zoo
Location : Thompson’s Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH
If you’d like to go behind the scenes and get closer to the lemurs, then this experience is definitely for you.
You will help the keepers to set up the lemurs’ lunch on the feeding sticks inside their exhibit, you can watch close-up while they explore and enjoy their food.
Your host will welcome you to the experience and the expert keepers will share their knowledge of this species and answer your questions.
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Location : Rusham Rd, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1JL
This amazing Ring-Tailed Lemur Experience allows you to get up close and personal with the lemurs – some of the cutest animals at Wingham Wildlife Park.
You will have access inside the animal enclosure for between 15 and 20 minutes, depending on the mood of the Lemurs on the day.
The keepers will also give you the opportunity to feed the lemurs as part of your time in the enclosure, so you can rest assured that they will be all over you!
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Location : Hurst Ln, Doncaster DN9 3QY
Join the lemurs as they scurry all around you during this amazing experience!
The experience lasts 30 minutes and you will discover the most riveting facts about the species whilst the lemurs swing from the treetops above your head or run around at your feet.
Meet the Lemur family up close, give them their favourite food, and even explore the Lemur house.
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