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Duke Lemur Center

4.7

3705 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 401-7240
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Deep in the heart of the Duke Forest lies the Duke Lemur Center (DLC), a sprawling 100-acre complex that houses over 200 lemurs across 14 different species. Founded in 1966, the DLC is open to the public and educates more than 35,000 visitors annually. Its highly successful conservation breeding program seeks to preserve vanishing species, and its Madagascar Conservation Programs study and protect lemurs, the world’s most endangered group of mammals. Tours are available by appointment in the warmer months, typically May-September.


Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Photo of Catherine Avon Catherine Avon
Mar 21, 2025 5

What an amazing experience! My 16 year old daughter and I did a Behind the Scenes visit yesterday afternoon with the excellent guidance of Center educators Abby and Anna. We learned so much about these incredible and adaptive endangered mammals. We were able to meet a 3 month baby and observe his behaviors (including stealing a peanut from his mother) as the staff did a training for recall in preparation of allowing the lemurs outdoor access in the warmer months. Our leaders shared so much information and even did a feeding with some of the smallest nocturnal species.This amazing team of scientists, educators, and animal caretaking is a true gem. We highly encourage visitors to support the Center.

Photo of Austin Baker Austin Baker
Sep 3, 2024 5

Incredible experience! We can't wait to go back :)

Photo of R.A. O. R.A. O.
Aug 25, 2024 5

What a great experience! I thoroughly enjoyed watching these beautiful creatures. Zack was an awesome guide and knew so much. He was patient with questions and made this a very educational and fun visit. Will definitely visit the lemurs again.

Photo of Darlene Rogers Darlene Rogers
Aug 25, 2024 5

My husband and I did the walking with lemurs tour at 8:15AM. Totally worth the early wake up. Saw five different species of lemurs and were able to get close for some great experiences. Recommend for all the lemur lovers out there.

Photo of Rebecca Kolman Rebecca Kolman
Aug 22, 2024 5

The Lemur Center tour was a lovely experience. It is fun to walk through an area that they live and play and see/hear them interact together. Ethan was a great guide - he was engaging and answered so many of our group's questions. He even went back through our route to find something I dropped along the way. This is a very unique experience that any animal lover would find special.