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Lemur Conservation Foundation

Myakka City, FL   |  lemurreserve.org

Mission

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the primates of Madagascar through managed breeding, scientific research, education, and art.

Ruling year info

1996

Executive Director

Deborah Millman

Main address

P.O. Box 249

Myakka City, FL 34251 USA

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Formerly known as

Lower Primate Conservation Foundation

EIN

59-3359549

NTEE code info

Wildlife Preservation/Protection (D30)

Biological, Life Science Research includes Marine Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, etc.) (U50)

Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

More than 98% of the 100+ species of lemur on the planet are threatened or endangered.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Managed Breeding

The Lemur Conservation Foundation conserves and protects five lemur species at its Myakka City, FL reserve and 11 found in the two protected areas in Madagascar supported by LCF. Today, 98% of the world’s lemur population is bordering on extinction. In Florida, the Foundation's managed breeding program is vital to preserving a genetic safety net for wild lemur populations - every infant helps to ensure the survival of their species. In 2022, five lemurs were born: 1 Collared Brown, 1 Red Ruffed, 1 Ring-tailed and 2 Mongoose. A total of 51 lemurs currently reside on the reserve: 13 Ring-tailed, 15 Mongoose, 13 Red Ruffed, 6 Collared Brown and 4 Common Brown.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

Scientific study is central to LCF's mission. Accredited by the AZA, the Myakka City, FL reserve encompasses fenced forests where many of the lemurs range freely. This habitat invites authentic behaviors, enabling scientific research and field training program opportunities to study lemur colonies under natural conditions. Approved projects include access to the Mianatra Center for Lemur Studies and the Anne & Walter Bladstrom Library, more than 20 areas of inhabited forest and enclosures, on-site housing and logistical support. Professors bring students to the reserve for intensive field schools incorporated into for-credit courses at their universities. Students observer lemurs in a controlled but natural setting, allowing future primatologists to gain valuable, first-hand field experience. A robust internship program attracts students from around the country. LCF also conducts classes and presentations to discuss Madagascar's environmental crisis and lemurs' threat of extinction.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth
People of African descent

The Ako Conservation Education Program is an international environmental education program for grades K-5. This global success story started with a picture book titled Ny Aiay Ako (Ako the Aye-Aye), written by renowned primatologist and lemur biologist Dr. Alison Jolly. This single story has since grown into a six-book series with accompanying lesson plans, posters, and other educational materials.

Students love to dive into the Ako Program where story
and science converge. Fun and engaging
activities highlight key biological concepts such as food webs, animal
behavior, and taxonomy. The Ako Lemur
Lesson Plans meet national science education standards and also include a wide
range of other subjects from math to art. By encouraging environmental awareness, understanding, and appreciation,
the Ako Program will truly inspire students to connect with nature and motivate
conservation action.
This opportunity is made possible by Nature’s Path EnviroKidz, the Jolly family, UNICEF, the Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foundation, and the McCrae Conservation and Education Fund. This collaborative effort makes it possible to provide free Ako Conservation Education Kits to qualifying schools and/or educators.

Each Kit includes the following materials which allow teachers to engage students to make a positive difference for lemurs and other wildlife:
6 Ako Children's Books
6 Lemur Habitat Posters
21 Ako Lemur Lesson Plans
1 Ako Educator's Guide
1 Ako Aye-Aye Plush
Essential Oils - for use in the Ako lesson Survival Scents

Population(s) Served
Adults
Families

LCF is working to protect Anjanharibe-Sud Special reserve in Madagascar and the 11 lemur species that call it home. LCF is working with the Madagascar National Parks to increase park protection and in the communities surrounding the reserve to develop ways to decrease the reliance on forest resources. Dr. Erik Patel is also conducting lemur surveys to get a better understanding of the current status of the lemurs in the reserve, including the critically-endangered silky sifaka and indri.

Population(s) Served
People of African descent
Unemployed people

Where we work

Accreditations

Association of Zoos and Aquariums- Accreditation

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of animals in collection

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Managed Breeding

Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Figures do not include animals permanently transferred or on loan to other AZA-affiliates. Total Population: 51 13 Ring-tailed 15 Mongoose 13 Red Ruffed 6 Collared 4 Common Brown

Numbers of animals born to preserve their species in current season

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Managed Breeding

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Born in 2022: 1 Collared Brown 2 Mongoose 1 Red Ruffed 1 Ring-tailed

Number of animals with freedom to express normal behavior

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Managed Breeding

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Our facility is known to researchers as one of the best places to see lemurs expressing their natural behaviors outside of Madagascar, due to our free-roaming habitats and enrichment.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The Lemur Conservation Foundation aims to ensure the survival of lemurs into the next century and beyond.

The Lemur Conservation Foundation aims to grow existing and implement new programs to increase lemur populations and promote the conservation of rainforests. We will do this by working collaboratively with like-minded individuals and organizations around the globe and by providing high-quality educational, conservation and animal husbandry programs.

We have highly-trained and motivated staff in the United States and Madagascar, a skilled and dedicated board of directors and financial support.

Financials

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Lemur Conservation Foundation

Board of directors
as of 01/19/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Scott Riviere

Community Volunteer

Term: 2013 - 2026

Scott Riviere

Community Volunteer

Charlene Wolff

Tria Consulting LLC

Penelope Bodry-Sanders

Community Volunteer

Patricia Pantello

volunteer

Elizabeth Moore

Community Volunteer

Jessie Williams

Health Care

George Amato

American Museum of Natural History

Diane Ledder

Retired

Ann Fries

Retired

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/19/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

Race & ethnicity

No data

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Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

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