Tail length
Up to 61cm
With exactly 13 alternating black and white bands
Ring Tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
Our lemur legacy
Longleat’s ring-tailed lemurs thrive in the African Village walk-through, where visitors can step right into their world. Twins Ronnie and Corbett were born here and live with their mother, Hasina, and siblings in a lively “conspiracy” of lemurs. With rope swings and wooden walkways, the group showcases its natural agility and playful foraging behaviour.
Sunbathing lemurs
Ring-tailed lemurs often gather in open areas of the forest to warm up in the sun. Sitting in a “yoga position” with bellies to the sky and arms outstretched, they soak up the heat before heading off to forage.
Did you know?
When travelling, ring-tailed lemurs keep their tails raised like flags so the whole troop can stay together.
VIP Lemur Experiences
Up close opportunities with our ring-tailed lemurs
Ring-tailed lemurs can be found in the Drive-Through Safari
Wind up your windows. Hide all the sandwiches. You’re going on a safari tour that’s wilder, furrier and growlier than you ever dared imagine.
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