Some areas of the Zoo are CLOSED to allow us to prepare for our Halloween events. ... read more
Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
Starting the Lost Madagascar Express Road Train Station, you will discover our family of bush dogs as they explore their outdoor habitat whilst you await your journey onboard our train.
After a departing the train station, you will have the chance to see a range of different species, including the flock of Chilean flamingo at the lake, grey wolf and crowned lemurs.
Once you reach the Lost Madagascar, you will have the chance to depart from the train where you will be taken into our Lemur Walkthrough habitat, home to our ring-tailed lemurs and red-bellied lemurs. Please be aware that this habitat includes free-moving primates who are naturally inquisitive and may jump on visitors.
After venturing around the walkthrough, you will have the chance to jump back on the train or exit via an alternative route.
During the colder seasons, the Lost Madagascar Express Road Train WILL NOT stop at Lemur Walkthrough however, you can still watch our lemurs from an alternative viewing area.
Home to
3
different species
There are
2
trains running
In the year
2017
Bush Dogs returned
In the year
2012
this habitat opened
Animals in Lost Madagascar
Bush Dog
Speothos venaticus
From: Central and South America
Status: Near Threatened
Quick Fact: Female bush dogs are pregnant for 67 days, after which one to six pups are born.
Find me in: Lost Madagascar
Mammals
Crowned Lemur
Eulemur coronatus
From: Madagascar
Status: Endangered
Quick Fact: They have a specific breeding season which ensures that all births occur when food is most abundant.
Find me in: Lost Madagascar
Mammals
Red-Bellied Lemur
Eulemur rubriventer
From: Madagascar
Status: Vulnerable
Quick Fact: Red-bellied lemurs generally live in small family groups of 2 to 6 individuals, comprising of an adult pair and their offspring.
Find me in: Lost Madagascar
Mammals
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
From: Madagascar
Status: Endangered
Quick Fact: Ring-tailed lemurs are the only species of lemur to have a ringed tail. Young lemurs have blue eyes whilst adults have striking yellow eyes.
Find me in: Lost Madagascar
Mammals
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