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 to warm up in the sun. Sitting in “yoga like positions” 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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