Animals

Good news for endangered lemurs as they enjoy a joint birthday party at brilliant zoo

The Editor

Feb 21, 2024 — 1 min read

By Jill Dando News

Edinburgh Zoo’s endangered ring-tailed lemur troop celebrated their birthdays with a special cake this week, made by the wildlife conservation charity’s keepers.

Born in February and March, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) lemur group, also known as a conspiracy, were treated to a sweet potato, leaf pellet and yoghurt cake, with carrot ‘candles’.

Visitors to the zoo can spot Pop Pop, Kitata, Jingoma and Tipiaka in the indoor and outdoor viewing areas of their enclosure.

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