We still decided to make use of the day by visiting a lemur refuge just outside the city. We saw some in the wild earlier in the week too! The botanical type garden contains different species of lemurs from Madagascar. Many of these were rescued or orphaned. They run free on an area along a river which acts as a natural border.
The park is about 24 kilometers from our hotel and took a little under an hour to both go and come. Traffic can be horrible in the city but we were happy with the driver arranged by our hotel.
Jay and I had to pay about $US 15 each to enter the area and this ensures the continuation of its mission to care for the lemurs.
There were seven types of lemur but two were nocturnal and left to their slumber in the nest made in holes in the trees. The animals can wander off the park lands but don't bother as food is provided. The land of the refuge cannot provide for the needs of the animals without food assistance. As food isn't a concern, the animals do not interact or compete for a food supply. Everyone must stay more than two meters from the animals. The policy is to 'observe but not touch.'
There were seven types of lemur but two were nocturnal and left to their slumber in the nest made in holes in the trees. The animals can wander off the park lands but don't bother as food is provided. The land of the refuge cannot provide for the needs of the animals without food assistance. As food isn't a concern, the animals do not interact or compete for a food supply. Everyone must stay more than two meters from the animals. The policy is to 'observe but not touch.'
Walking with the guide was a great way to spend two hours. That plus the additional two in commuting was a great day to spend our some of our extra time today.