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Duke Lemur Center

Save lemurs by growing public awareness through a new tour path. Duke Lemur Center

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Goals

  • To increase the number of guests to the Center by 50 percent
  • To create an inspiring tour path easily accessible to all guests
  • To build four additional state-of-the-art outdoor animal habitats
  • To prevent the extinction of more than 70 species of lemurs
  • To use lemurs to enlighten guests about all endangered animals

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Overview

The "Path to Tomorrow" project creates a setting where guests to the Lemur Center learn of the lemur's plight and are empowered to take action on behalf of lemurs and other endangered species. This will be accomplished by creating a walkway that is accessible and safe for guests and habitats that are comfortable and safe for animals. The pathway will include interactive displays which help professional and volunteer tour guides inform the public about the plight of lemurs and their fellow endangered animals and about ways we all can help. Deliverables: On an annual basis, >15,000 guests will receive information on how to help endangered lemurs and other endangered species. Increase volunteer hours by 20%. Increase operating revenue by 20% thereby supporting the study and care of animals at the Center. A space to accommodate school groups/ large audiences so they can learn to protect the environment and save endangered species.

How will the 50K be Used?

$ 3,500 Interactive displays
$ 2,500 safety barriers
$ 17,000 animal housing
$ 23,800 installation of an ADA concrete path
$ 3,200 Electric and plumbing service to new animal habitats

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