08/31/2026
Happy International Primate Day! Lehigh Valley Zoo is home to two species of lemurs- Mongoose Lemurs and Red-Ruffed Lemurs. Mongoose lemurs are dichromatic, meaning males and females look slightly different. Our female mongoose lemur, Abby, has a gray chin, while her male counterpart, Mico, has a red chin. Red-ruffed lemurs are among the largest pollinators in the world due to their diet consisting of fruit- which they use their sharp teeth to peel the skin off of.
Lemurs are extraordinary and unique, but they also need our help. Native only to Madagascar, these species face habitat destruction and degradation from human activity, classifying them both as endangered. There's still hope for our fellow primates- and that's if we purchase Bird-Friendly products! Despite the name, Bird-Friendly products help more than just birds, they ensure that entire rainforests, and the animals that reside in them, are not harmed in the growing process. Bird-Friendly products are shade-grown, so they grow with their surroundings, not against.
Lehigh Valley Zoo is proud to support the restoration and protection of vulnerable species and their habitats!
