The conservation of lemurs is one of the Bioparco’s objectives. 

Lemurs are endemic to Madagascar and are the most threatened primates in the world: over 90% of the species living on the island is at risk of extinction due to deforestation and hunting for food (bushmeat).

This is why the Bioparco is committed towards the conservation of this species. It hosts three species and contributes to their conservation in nature in different ways.

The Bioparco, first of all, participates in captive breeding programmes for the black lemur (Eulemur macaco) and the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta).

It raises the visitors’ awareness on the causes that are slowly causing their disappearance and on the need to commit to the conservation of lemurs.

Moreover, it offers economic support to the AEECL (The Lemur Conservation Association) a Malagasy organization that makes use of European zoological experts and institutions with the aim of promoting the conservation of lemurs in nature through scientific research, and the training of local populations on eco-sustainable production and conservation.

Find out more about The Lemur Conservation Association: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/organization/aeecl/.