Mongoose lemur

We are proud to announce the birth of a mongoose lemur for the first time ever at the Zoo!

The little one is the third offspring to mother Olivia (before living at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens), but this is father Ignacio's first! Olivia is also grandmother to a rare set of twins just born this past spring at Saint Louis Zoo. The family is spending quality time behind the scenes.

Unfortunately, mongoose lemurs are critically endangered. The Zoo is a contributing member of the Madagascar Fauna & Flora Group, an organization that conducts conservation action, research and environmental education in Madagascar. We are one of only 16 AZA (The Association of Zoos and Aquariums) institutions working together to support the population of about 60 Mongoose lemurs.

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