About the Lemur Conservation Network

A sportive lemur in Ankarafantsika National Park. Photo: Lynne Venart

We believe that lemurs can be saved from extinction if we all work together.

So, we formed a network of over 60 conservation organizations working in Madagascar. We support this network through communications, education, and the empowerment of Malagasy organizations and individuals.

Madagascar is large and its regions are varied, so conservation here is spread out. Many small organizations focus on specific regions and their needs. The Lemur Conservation Network identifies needs that can be solved broadly across Madagascar, and works to fill those gaps.

OUR WORK

Communications

We raise awareness for lemurs and those working to save them from extinction. And, we build connections between zoos, people in Madagascar and around the world, the press, donors, the scientific community, and influencers. As part of our communications work, we promote the World Lemur Festival and World Lemur Day each October, and encourage zoos around the world to celebrate. And, we promote the annual Conservation Allies matching campaign for Malagasy organizations.

Malagasy website and Malagasy social media
Blog for members and others to share their stories
Articles in BBC Discover Wildlife, Scientific American, Mongabay, Lonely Planet, and more
Podcasts including Rewildology, Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast, and Just the Zoo of Us

The Houston Zoo celebrates the World Lemur Festival.

Education

We create large scale education projects that are used by many organizations throughout Madagascar and the world. We have supplied our Lemurs! card games to over 40 organizations and 20 schools in Madagascar, as well as 50 zoos and 5 schools in the USA. We are now developing lesson plans and building more partnerships across Madagascar to expand our impact.

Learn about our Lemurs! card games.

Empowerment

We support Malagasy organizations and conservationists through funding, promotion, and capacity building programs such as free trainings, program supplies, education materials, and other resources. Each year, we donate to the Conservation Allies matching campaign for Malagasy organizations, facilitate donations to small organizations who are often unable to receive online payments, and support small projects in Madagascar through our small grants program for Malagasy members.

Learn about our Malagasy Student and Professional Members.

Our Memberships

You can join the Lemur Conservation Network as an individual, conservation organization, research group, zoo, or business. Membership is free for conservation organizations, research groups, and Malagasy students and professionals. Our supporting members — individuals, businesses, and zoos — contribute financially to our Malagasy outreach in Madagascar and allow us to donate even more to Malagasy-led conservation initiatives.

Learn how to become a member.