Madagascar

Taking a year to plan and construct, we have revitalised a previously neglected area of the Park at the bottom of the Walled Garden to create a unique visitor experience - "Madagascar".

Before	During	After

Our new Madagascar exhibit has been designed to immerse visitors in the fauna of this unique Island. Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, Black Lemurs, Ring Tailed Lemurs and Collared Lemurs share this large and extensively planted area with birds such as Night Herons, Madagascan Teal and Purple Gallinule. Visitors are free to enter and follow the path through the enclosure to view these species at close range. By sticking to the path it is the visitors that are enclosed whilst the animals roam free!

We believe that by allowing visitors and animals to interact, people will leave not only with a memorable experience but with a better understanding of these species and the uniqueness of Madagascar. Education is a high priority and we hope that the occupants of this area can act as positive ambassadors for their wild relatives.

Bordering this area are enclosures containing Lac Alaotran Gentle lemurs and Verreaux's Crowned Sifaka, also known as the Ghost Lemur. Both these species are critically endangered and declining rapidly in the wild.

Verreaux's Crowned Sifaka	Alaotran Gentle Lemur

We are one of just a few zoos throughout Europe to keep Sifaka and on-going research and conservation projects are in place to try and secure them in their wild habitat. We are part of the EEP (European endangered species programme) committee for Sifaka and hope that what we learn at the Park can benefit this species both in captivity and in the wild. The Cotswold Wildlife Park supports the Lac Alaotra Gentle Lemur conservation project that aims to preserve the biodiversity of Lac Alaotra and its surroundings in Madagascar - the only place on earth where these critically endangered animals can be found.

Please note our Madagascar exhibit will close at 3pm, this is to ensure the inhabitants of this enclosure have plenty of time to settle for the evening.

Want to Help?

A visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park can now be even more worthwhile. By adopting an animal, you can provide a helpful contribution towards the costs of keeping and feeding the animals and supporting our conservation breeding programmes... click here for more information