- Ring-tailed lemurs: The park’s signature animals, with black-and-white striped tails held high as they walk. They often sunbathe upright with arms spread, and they are comfortable close to visitors.
- Coquerel’s sifakas: Cream-and-chestnut climbers that bound sideways between trunks. Watching one launch across a gap is the most athletic show in the park.
- Brown and red-fronted lemurs: Common, curious and quick to approach. Males and females look different, which guides point out.
- Bamboo lemurs: Look in the bamboo stands, where they chew stalks with surprising precision. They are quieter and easier to miss, so go slowly.
- Nocturnal lemur enclosures: Mouse lemurs and other night species can be seen in dim shelters. It is an unusual chance to see animals that normally appear only in the dark.
- Chameleons,
- Ring-tailed lemurs: The park’s signature animals, with black-and-white striped tails held high as they walk. They often sunbathe upright with arms spread, and they are comfortable close to visitors.
- Coquerel’s sifakas: Cream-and-chestnut climbers that bound sideways between trunks. Watching one launch across a gap is the most athletic show in the park.
- Brown and red-fronted lemurs: Common, curious and quick to approach. Males and females look different, which guides point out.
- Bamboo lemurs: Look in the bamboo stands, where they chew stalks with surprising precision. They are quieter and easier to miss, so go slowly.
- Nocturnal lemur enclosures: Mouse lemurs and other night species can be seen in dim shelters. It is an unusual chance to see animals that normally appear only in the dark.
- Chameleons, tortoises and reptiles: Small collections of Malagasy reptiles sit along the paths. Spotting a camouflaged chameleon on a branch is a game in itself.
- Riverside gardens and picnic lawns: The grounds along the river hold orchids, medicinal plants and shaded benches. They are a calm place to stop and listen to the park.
- Plant nursery and craft stalls: A small nursery supports reforestation, and nearby stalls sell carvings, embroidery and vanilla. Buying here helps local makers.
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