Your symbolic adoption supports animal care at the Duke Lemur Center and our conservation programs in Madagascar. We’re grateful for your support!
Meet Carolina, Our Lemur of the Summer!
New for the summer of ’23, a mongoose lemur is available for symbolic adoption!

Aye-aye

Black and White Ruffed Lemur

Blue-eyed Black Lemur

Coquerel's Sifaka

Crowned Lemur

Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur

Mouse Lemur

Ring-tailed Lemur

Donation Only
Adoption Levels
To symbolically adopt a lemur, start by clicking on a photo above to select your favorite species.
If you would prefer a digital adoption packet instead (sent via email), please type “digital version” in the “Is there anything you’d like to share?” comments section of your order.
- $50 PACKAGE
- Adoption certificate
- Species fact sheet
- Lemur’s biography
- Photo
- Sticker
- e-updates quarterly
- $100 PACKAGE
- Any species above
- Adoption certificate
- Species fact sheet
- Lemur’s biography
- Photo
- Sticker
- Car magnet
- e-updates quarterly
- $250 PACKAGE
- Adoption certificate
- Species fact sheet
- Lemur’s biography
- Photo
- Sticker
- Car magnet
- Tote bag
- e-updates quarterly
- OTHER AMOUNTS*
- $500
- $1,000
- $8,400**
- Write-In
*All adoption gifts over $250 will receive the $250 package. Donors of $1,000 or more are also eligible for the DLC’s giving societies recognition.
** The average cost of caring for a lemur is $8,400 per year. Give at this level and we’ll happily allow you to choose your favorite specific lemur at the DLC as your adoptee!
Looking for other ways to give?
Questions?
Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Adopt a Lemur FAQ.
You may also contact the Adopt a Lemur Program Coordinator: