Our Conservation Members – Lemur Conservation Network

Narrow conservation organizations and research groups by lemur species, what they do, and where they work in Madagascar.

Lemur Conservation Foundation
Supporting Member of LCN
The Lemur Conservation Foundation is part of the Species Survival Plan through managed breeding at their reserve in Florida. In Madagascar, they support education programs and a tourist and research camp in Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve, home to silky sifakas and indri.
The Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation (TDARFAC)
Supporting Member of LCN
TDARFAC’s mission is to solve critical conservation problems by cultivating new approaches with innovative techniques and applications through the support of community-led initiatives. We focus on building capacity, amplifying voices, and partnering with local communities.
Wildlife Madagascar
Supporting Member of LCN
Wildlife Madagascar seeks to address Madagascar’s biodiversity crisis by integrating wildlife conservation programs with community development. They conduct scientific studies, provide habitat protection, and partner with local communities in training, resource use, and enterprise to create lasting and sustainable change.
AEECL

AEECL conducts community-based conservation in the Sahamalaza Peninsula in northwest Madagascar, including fire prevention, education, reforestation, and capacity building for ecotourism.
Arol Ecolodge

We develop sustainable tourism and run an ecolodge near Masoala National Park, where we support the community school and conduct reforestation to support northern bamboo lemurs.
Ary Saina

Ary Saina is a group of Malagasy conservation biologists conducting scientific research and working with communities in the Ihofa Forest and Ranomafana National Park.
Association Mitsinjo

Association Mitsinjo was created in 1999 by the residents of Andasibe village, and manages the forest station at Analamazoatra Special Reserve.
Association Tantelygasy

Association Tantelygasy supports the protection and reforestation of the forest of central Madagascar near Ambositra. Their innovative programming includes eco-tourism, beekeeping, and promoting the development of local handicrafts.
Bristol Zoological Society

Bristol Zoological Society works in the Sahamalaza peninsula of northwestern Madagascar to protect the remaining populations of the critically endangered blue-eyed black lemur and Sahamalaza sportive lemur.
Centre ValBio & the Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments

ICTE and Centre ValBio focus the world’s attention on Madagascar’s lemur crisis through targeted research, conservation, and capacity building. Their research station at the edge of Ranomafana National Park enables long term research and collaboration with the local community.
Chances for Nature

Chances for Nature works with local communities to sustain natural resources through outreach, education and capacity building in small villages in rural Madagascar.
Conservation Fusion

Conservation Fusion conducts education programs with communities in northern (Antsiranana), eastern (Alamazaotra and Kianjavato), and southern Madagascar (Lavavolo).
Duke Lemur Center

The Duke Lemur Center (DLC) advances science through interdisciplinary research on lemurs at its living laboratory in North Carolina. The DLC SAVA Conservation project conducts conservation through environmental education, community development, and research in northeast Madagascar.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (American Friends of Durrell)

The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) has been conducting conservation in Madagascar since 1983. The American Friends of Durrell support the Alison Jolly Madagascar Scholarship and cover the core costs of all of Durrell’s projects in Madagascar, including those in Lake Alaotra.
ExplorerHome Madagascar

ExplorerHome makes science accessible for the public and scientists. It aims to inspire, nourish curiosity in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, and increase STEM literacy in Madagascar.