Celebrate lemurs with us all October for the 2026 World Lemur Festival and on World Lemur Day, Friday October 30!
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Madagascar
Antananarivo area
- World Lemur Festival activities with ExplorerHome Madagascar’s SciTia club, the Lemur Conservation Network, local schools, and the Mention ADD.
- Saturday, October 3, 10, 17: Get to know the Lemur Conservation Network and learn about primatology from scientists
- Saturday, October 24: The SciTia club and students from 3 schools visit Lemurs Park
- Saturday, October 31: A day of games and discoveries in Tsiafahy (Ambatofotsy) to celebrate World Lemur Day. Team games and prizes to be won!
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- Sponsored by Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund of Turtle Back Zoo.
Tsinjoarivo
- World Lemur Day celebration with Sadabe and the Lemur Conservation Network.
- Sponsored by Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund of Turtle Back Zoo.
Ankarafantsika
- World Lemur Day Celebration with Planet Madagascar on October 28
- Sponsored by Remote River Expeditions and Chez Maggie Hotel in Morandava.
Efoetse
- World Lemur Day Celebration with Lemur Love
- Sponsored by Remote River Expeditions and Chez Maggie Hotel in Morandava.
Mahitsihazo, Sofia Region
- World Lemur Day Celebration with Mikajy Natiora.
- Sponsored by the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanic Garden, and the Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo.
Ihofa Forest
- World Lemur Day Celebration with Ary Saina.
- Sponsored by the Lemur Conservation Network and the Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve.
Ranomafana
- National Lemur Day celebration October 29-30
Ambodivoangy
- November 4: School awareness activities and a discussion with VOI members.
- November 5: Community carnival, awareness activities on lemur and forest conservation, and educational games and quizzes for children.
Kianjavato
Conservation Fusion, the Star Club, and the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership celebrate World Lemur Day with nearby communities.
Anja Community Reserve
- World Lemur Day activities with 2 schools nearest to Anja Reserve.
Organized by Teach for Madagascar volunteers. - Sponsored by the Lemur Conservation Network
Vohemar, SAVA
- World Lemur Day celebration on October 30, including a carnival, exhibition, games, and film
- Led by Duke Lemur Center, Fanamby, Lemur Conservation Foundation, DREDD SAVA, and Commune Urbaine de Vohemar
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez)
- The 2026 Lemur Day celebration on October 30 will be marked by a conference at Diego-Suarez at the Youth Center, dedicated to these emblematic species of Madagascar and the issues of their conservation.
- No need to be a primatologist to participate! This conference is open to everyone: students, teachers, researchers, conservationists, and anyone interested in Madagascar’s biodiversity.
Reniala Reserve, Ifaty
October 30 at the ONG Reniala and the Lemur Rescue Center:
– Guided tours of the reserve for children and the local community
– Parades among villages
– Workshops for schools
– Card games about lemurs allow children to discover Madagascar’s 🇲🇬 unique flora and fauna!
Masoala
The Masoala Forest lodges delebrates World Lemur Day October 30 with nearby communities through art, a parade, and other activities
Anjozorobe
Wildlife Madagascar celebrated World Lemur Day with nearby communities at their La Mananara field site.
Rural Schools across Madagascar
- World Lemur Day celebrations with Teach for Madagascar’s TALY Corps volunteer program. Locations to be announced.
- Sponsored by the Lemur Conservation Network.
Events in Antananarivo and Tsinjoarivo are sponsored by the Turtle Back Zoo.
Events in Ankarafantsika and Efoetse are co-sponsored by Remote River Expeditions and Chez Maggie Hotel (Morondava).
Asia
China
Hongshan Forest Zoo, Xuanwu, Nanjing: Celebrating World Lemur Day on October 30
Japan
Tokyo University of Agriculture: World Lemur Day celebration on Saturday, October 24, including a lecture on lemurs.
Oshima Park Zoo: Fundraising for lemur conservation from October 3-31
Ueno Zoo: Fundraising for lemur conservation from October 16-31
North America
Arizona, USA
Reid Park Zoo, Tucson: Education programs about lemurs on October 30.
California, USA
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo: Lemurpalooza on October 21
Sacramento Zoo: Celebrate World Lemur Day and World Okapi Day on Sunday, October 18!
San Francisco Zoo: Celebrate World Lemur Day on October 30 from 11am to 3pm on the Lemur Boardwalk
- Friday, October 30: 6 to 9pm
- Celebrate World Lemur Day at White Cap, near the San Francisco Zoo!
- Signature cocktail, raffle, and silent auction
- Fundraiser to benefit the Lemur Conservation Network
Woodstock Pizza in Davis: October 19: Fundraiser for PICC. Woodstocks is absolutely the best pizza in Davis! Mention PICC when you order at the restaurant or over the phone. Use code “photo19” online for delivery. Funds will support two Malagasy college interns in a small village in Madagascar, near Masoala National Park to support education and promote conservation.
Delaware, USA
Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington: October 3, 10am – 3pm
Florida, USA
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park: On Friday, October 30, our Education team will be set up in front of the lemur habitat all day to share cool bio facts and answer your pressing lemur questions. At 10am we’ll have a special lemur painting demonstration, and at 2pm we’ll have a Keeper chat and training session. You can purchase our lemur’s artwork and bid in a silent auction for some cool Alligator Farm goodies. All proceeds will support lemur conservation.
Illinois, USA
Henson Robinson Zoo, Springfield: Celebrate World Lemur Day from 10am – 1pm on October 30. Free with admission, there will be activity tables with games, crafts, and opportunities to learn about lemurs.
Kansas, USA
Sedgewick County Zoo, Wichita: Stop by the lemur habitat tomorrow, October 31, between 10am and 2pm to visit with our Education Team! We will have a table set up with fun facts, craft activities, and opportunities to learn more about these fascinating primates and the importance of protecting them in the wild.
Maine, USA
Curtis Memorial Library: Brunswick, Maine, USA: Lemurs, Masks, and Madagascar with Dr. Chloe Chen-Kraus. October 31: 10-11am.
Michigan, USA
Detroit Zoo: October 31, 11 am – 3 pm: Visit the education booth outside the lemur habitat to learn how the Detroit Zoo is protecting lemurs in Madagascar and how everyday choices can help protect lemurs and other endangered species.
Missouri, USA
Washington University of St. Louis: Come celebrate World Lemur Day with the Living Earth Collaborative on WashU’s Danforth campus! Join us from 11am to 2pm on Friday, October 30th to enjoy palm-oil free candy, play games, and take pictures at our lemur-themed photo booth!
New York, USA
Center for Environmental Education and Discovery, Brookhaven: Celebrate World Lemur Day with crafts and activities on October 31 and November 1 from 10am to 1pm
Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park: Celebrate World Lemur Conservation Day & Halloween all weekend at the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park
October 31st – November 1. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Lemur Conservation Network
South Fork Natural History Museum, Long Island: Celebrate World Lemur Day with the Young Environmentalists Society on Friday, October 30th 2026 (4pm to 5.30pm). Create a lemur mask and learn all about these unique primates and the incredible island they inhabit. This free event is open to young environmentalists aged 6 and up. Registration is required at sofo.org/calendar/.
North Carolina, USA
Greensboro Science Center: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA: October 24. Join some of LCN’s eco trip participants for activities to learn about lemurs! Fundraising for the Lemur Conservation Network.
South Carolina, USA
Greenville Zoo: Join us for World Lemur Day on October 31 from 11am to 3pm to learn about the world’s oldest living primates and their role as vital seed dispersers in Madagascar. Discover how The Greenville Zoo supports lemur conservation and ways you can help endangered species from home.
Tennessee, USA
Tennessee Aquarium: World Lemur Day is Friday, October 30, and to celebrate, we’ve got games, programs, and special screenings of Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D!
- 12pm and 3pm ET – IMAX screenings of Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D (40 minutes)
- 11am-3pm ET – Activities in the Ocean Journey building (Lemur Forest/Tropical Cove exhibit), including bingo inspired by our lemurs, coloring sheets, lemur biofacts, and stickers
Texas, USA
Houston Interactive Zoo and Aquarium: Houston, Texas: 5th annual lemur conservation fundraiser on October 30, 31, and November 1. 12-5pm daily. Free lemur encounters on Friday! Lemur paintings, books, and more for sale to benefit the Lemur Conservation Network.
Houston Zoo: Houston, Texas: October 24th, 10 AM – 2PM; Special keeper chats at 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM. Parade starting at 1:30 PM!
Sharkarosa Zoo: Pilot Point, Texas
Virginia, USA
Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke: World Lemur Day event on October 30 with a variety of lemur facts, chats, handouts, and a coloring station.
Washington, DC, USA
Smithsonian National Zoo: Special keeper talks, games, and learning about lemurs on October 30.
Wisconsin, USA
Whitehaven Petting Zoo: Celebrating lemurs the week of October 25.
United Kingdom
England
Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park: Lemur feeding events on Friday and Saturday Oct 30-31. Books on sale with the proceeds going to the Lemur Rescue Center / Reniala Reserve in Madagascar!
- October 30: World Lemur Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park!
- Learn about the challenges these primates face in the wild and how Shepreth Wildlife Park is helping to protect their future.
- All Day: Lemur Base Camp. Stop by to grab some lemur merchandise! Purchases support conservation at the Ampasy Research Station in south-eastern Madagascar.
- 2:30 PM: Keeper Talk: Head over to the black-and-white ruffed lemur habitat to hear from zookeepers about these amazing animals.
Europe
Poland
Zespół Szkolno-Przedszkolny nr 27 we Wrocławiu: This elementary school is celebrating the World Lemur Festival from October 26 to November 6! Learn more on this web page.
Spain
Faunia and the Spanish Primatological Society
Celebration in Madrid on October 29, from 15:00- 17:00h at Faunia. Activities include:
- Research about lemurs (Primatology Research Group, Faculty of Psychology, Autonoma University of Madrid)
- Support to conservation initiatives and media resources in Spanish (Spanish Primatological Society)
- Support to conservation, research and education initiatives (Faunia and FundaciĂłn Parques Reunidos)
- Special visit to the African forest with keepers, researchers and primatology students.
New Zealand
Orana Wildlife Park: Celebrate Madagascar’s most famous primates with special talks at the Lemur Habitats on October 30. Black-and-white ruffed lemurs at 11:30am and Ring-tailed lemurs at 1:30pm.
Online
Lemur Rescue Center and Reniala Reserve
Duke Lemur Center Live from Madagascar on YouTube
- Oct 30 at 9:00 am ET: Celebrate World Lemur Day with a live community outreach event in Madagascar’s SAVA region!
- Oct 31 at 9:00 am ET:d Explore Madagascar’s unique forests with our DLC-SAVA Conservation team and catch a glimpse of wild lemurs!
- Oct 31 at 11:00 am ET: Tune in for an after-dark look into the forest to search for wild nocturnal lemurs!
Mongabay Kids
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