World Lemur Day

World Lemur Day graphic with two ring-tailed lemurs featured. They have grey fur, white faces, with black patches around their eyes and black and white striped tails.

Celebrate World Lemur Day at the Smithsonian's National Zoo! Stop by Lemur Island for family-friendly games, activities and giveaways while learning about these fascinating Madagascar natives and the efforts to protect them in the wild. Meet the keepers who care for the Zoo's lemurs and discover what makes these primates so unique.

Keeper Demonstrations and Talks

See the Zoo's animal care team in action during special training demonstrations and learn more about lemur behavior and care.

  • 11:30 a.m. – Lemur Training Demonstration (Lemur Island)
  • 1:30 p.m. – Lemur Training Demonstration (Lemur Island)
  • 2 p.m. – Keeper Talk (Small Mammal House)

Meet the Ring-Tailed Lemur

With their striking striped tails and social personalities, ring-tailed lemurs are hard to miss! Discover how they communicate, live in groups and thrive in their native Madagascar.