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Effects of Enclosure and Environmental Enrichment on the ...
This study investigates how ring-tailed lemur ( Lemur catta) behaviour changes with the availability of enrichment items and the type of enclosure the animals are housed in. Through observations, we compared the behaviour of the lemurs in an indoor and outdoor enclosure , both without and with enrichment items.
The Zoo and Aquarium Association institutions in Australasia currently hold two species of lemur : ring-tailed lemur ( Lemur catta) black and white ruffed. Both indoor and outdoor enclosures should be provided, with enough vertical space for the size and social needs of the species.

Enriching Zoo
Future studies aimed at assessing the visitor effect, the time budget over the 24-hour period and the influence of enrichments implemented in the indoor enclosure are recommended to reach a more comprehensive understanding of the welfare of zoo-housed ring-tailed lemurs .
Tennessee aquariums lemur enclosure is split into two separate areas and the troop of 5 ring-tailed lemurs used for this study alternate which enclosure they are in with a different group of 2 ...
PDF Species Factsheet
Enclosure Design Wild ring-tailed lemurs spend a large part of their day on the ground. Captive ring-tailed lemurs benefit from having suficient space to move around freely on the ground. They also enjoy access to enclosure furnishings that are up of the ground. Providing both stable (perches, platforms, etc.) and dynamic (swings, ropes, hammocks, trees, etc.) enclosure furnishings is optimal.
This study investigates how ring-tailed lemur ( Lemur catta) behaviour changes with the availability of enrichment items and the type of enclosure the animals are housed in.
Pet Lemur Enrichment
Pet lemur enrichment guide covering foraging activities, puzzle feeders, climbing structures, behavioral stimulation, and more. Expert tips for ring tailed lemurs , ruffed lemurs , and other species.





Varecia species (Ruffed lemurs ) are mostly tree dwelling, and should have food provided at a perch, while Lemur species ( Ring-tailed lemurs ) are ground dwelling, and should have food offered on the ground. Fresh clean water must be constantly available.