Educational tour path signage
Additional educational signage along the public tour path will enrich the self-guided experience, improve visitor flow, and ensure that every species and conservation message—from Madagascar to conserving wildlife habitats in our own backyards—has its own moment to shine. Funding needed: $20,000.
New signage would be professionally designed, printed, and mounted to complement our 8 existing tour path signs. The new signage would focus on Madagascar, conservation, and nocturnal species (aye-aye, fat-tailed dwarf lemur, and mouse lemur).
Enhanced accessibility for visitors
Enhance the accessibility of the Duke Lemur Center by establishing an inventory of items available to visitors free of charge, including noise-cancelling headphones, sensory-friendly activity kits, additional seating along the tour path, and portable assistive listening devices. Funding needed: $5,000.
Partnership with local middle school
This program introduces a diverse class of 100 sixth grade students to STEM learning through the engaging lens of lemurs! Through multiple field trips, classroom programs, and guided research projects, we are building STEM skills and confidence for students in our local community. Funding needed: $6,000. Thank you to WiilBakes Foundation for funding this project!
DLC professional educator Ethan Moore during a classroom presentation.
Summer internships for Durham high school students
Support our work with high school interns, who will spend time learning and working with every department at the DLC—inspiring the next generation of conservationists right here in Durham. Funding needed: $5,000 for two internships Thank you to WiilBakes Foundation for funding this project!
The DLC hosted four high school interns in 2025.
