You’re bound to feel as if you stepped into a movie like “The Lion King,” or “Madagascar” as you take a tour at the only Lemur Center in the U.S. The Duke Lemur Center, located in Durham, is home to a large population of the cute creatures – and you’ll want to go asap!

Most people don't realize there are nearly 100 species of Lemurs in the world, residing primarily on the island of Madagascar.
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The Duke Lemur Center currently has 17 different species and 240 primate residents. What's more: you can take a tour and see them up close!
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A trip here is certain to wow everyone in the family, as you watch the cute little creatures go about their lives.
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The center was created as a living laboratory in 1966 to provide a way for two devoted primate scientists to study them without being invasive.
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Some fifty-plus years later, the center contains the largest living collection of primates in the world. The grounds include a park-like setting with some outdoor enclosures, as well as an indoor nocturnal enclosure - and much more.
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And how cute they are! The natural tendency is to believe these primates are related to monkeys but, in fact, they are not.
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You'll get a sense of the differences between the two if you take a tour of the park/center. The only way you can visit is to pre-book one of their nine tours.
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The center regularly hosts a variety of tours appealing to all ages and interests. One of our faves is the Walk With Lemurs Tour, where you'll go for an actual walk with the cute creatures.
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Our other faves are the Lemurs Live Tour and the Lemur Keeper For A Day — which can be pricey, but the money goes to a good cause: the upkeep and care of the Lemurs.
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This one-of-a-kind Lemur Park/Center is fun for the whole family and is sure to create memories everyone will cherish forever.
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The Center is only open to people who have booked a tour. Find out more about the tours, pricing, hours, and times on their official website.
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Duke Lemur Center is located at 3705 Erwin Rd., Durham, NC 27705. Please note that you must have a reservation to visit the Duke Lemur Center.

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