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$180,000

Goal: $500,000

 
Lehigh Valley Zoo is excited to announce construction of a new habitat for Lemurs and Tortoises! Habitat Madagascar will provide both indoor and outdoor living space for these animals, as well as additional behind-the-scenes living space for them when they are off-exhibit.
 

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This modern habitat will be climate controlled to ensure the optimum environment for the Lemurs and Tortoises year round. The animals will be able to spend time in their outdoor habitat during the warmer, in-season months at the Zoo. They will also be able to be viewed by guests during the colder months of the year in the indoor exhibit space. This indoor space will include a separate “suite” which we hope will be occupied by future Lemur moms and babies! Our goal is to provide our Lemurs with a habitat conducive to breeding, where guests will also get a close-up look of our newest additions.

Groundbreaking for the 1,600 sq. ft. habitat has already begun!
 

11/15/22 - Stone is laid for the entrance to the Habitat Madagascar construction site
11/15/22 - Stone is laid for the entrance to the Habitat Madagascar construction site
11/15/22 - North American River Otter "Luani" curiously observes new habitat developments starting adjacent to his habitat
11/15/22 - North American River Otter "Luani" curiously observes new habitat developments starting adjacent to his habitat
11/15/22 - Excavation begins on the footprint of Habitat Madagascar where the concrete foundation will soon be laid
11/15/22 - Excavation begins on the footprint of Habitat Madagascar where the concrete foundation will soon be laid
12/9/22 - The foundation is dug out and materials for construction begin arriving on site
12/9/22 - The foundation is dug out and materials for construction begin arriving on site
12/13/22 - Construction begins on the walls of Habitat Madagascar
12/13/22 - Construction begins on the walls of Habitat Madagascar
1/5/23 - Casilio Concrete arrives on site to start pouring concrete
1/5/23 - Casilio Concrete arrives on site to start pouring concrete
2/16/23 - Wall molds are put in place for the front of the building and the exterior walls of the indoor habitat space.
2/16/23 - Wall molds are put in place for the front of the building and the exterior walls of the indoor habitat space.
3/2/23 - Concrete arrives on site and is deposited into exterior wall molds.

 

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Lemurs and Tortoises

Photo or two mongoose lemursMongoose Lemurs are considered critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List. Human activity is negatively impacting Lemur populations and their home on the island of Madagascar is diminishing at an alarming rate. In fact, it’s estimated that about 1-2% of Madagascar’s forests are destroyed each year, and only about 10% of Madagascar’s forests remain. Slash-and-burn agriculture, clearing land for cattle, and charcoal production are destroying these precious forest ecosystems. By establishing a breeding exhibit, the Zoo will be helping to contribute to the survival of this species into the future.

Photo of a leopard tortoiseIn addition to habitat destruction, both Lemurs and Tortoises are poached by people in the wild and sold, in some cases into the illegal, exotic pet trade. The exotic pet trade puts both animals and humans at risk through the spread of zoonotic diseases. The Zoo hopes to provide messaging within this new exhibit that highlights these challenges and educates our guests on how to better support species to ensure their future survival.
 

 

 

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Community support remains crucial for Lehigh Valley Zoo to continue the high level of care and habitats for the residents under our devoted care.

Your individual gift of $500 or more will secure a personalized tile on the Habitat Madagascar donor display. Commemorate a loved one or a special occasion by supporting species survival at Lehigh Valley Zoo!
 

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ADOPT An Animal

Image of two mongoose lemurs with the lemur plush from our Adopt An Animal program. Above the lemurs is the Habitat Madagascar logo, and below is the text "Adopt An Animal"Symbolically adopt a mongoose lemur or a leopard tortoise (or both!) and help us create Habitat Madagascar! Each ADOPT An Animal package comes with a lovable plush of your adopted animal, a photo of the animal, an animal fact sheet, a certificate of adoption, and daytime admission tickets to the Zoo!
 

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Take Our Survey!

We are asking for feedback from our community to help us design an engaging and immersive and educational experience.! Community members can fill out our Interpretation Survey, giving us valuable feedback to plan a fun learning environment to explore our animals and their conservation stories.
 

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