Zaza

Date of Rescue:  June 28, 2023
Date of Birth:  March 6, 2023
Gender:  Male
Species:  Ringtail Lemur
Diet:  Herbivore/Omnivore 
Lifespan:  18-30 years
Annual Cost of Care:  $6,500

About Me

I was about 4 months old when I came to the Sanctuary at Solid Rock.  I was not with my mom and off the bottle.  I take care of my little “brother” and love him so much.  My previous home wanted to separate us and I am so glad the SSR was able to take both of us and keep us together.   I am very active and love to run and jump and play.  I am leery and nervous of people.   My favorite foods are monkey biscuits, collard greens and sweet potato and pretty much any fruit.  

Lemur Facts

In the past 2 decades, the population of ring-tailed lemurs has decreased by almost 95%. It is estimated by scientists that they are less than 2,500 ring-tailed lemurs left in Madagascar, which has landed the species on the world's endangerment list. With less than 10% of the original rainforests left in Madagascar, the outlook for wild ring-tailed lemurs is grim. Ring-tailed lemurs face continual habitat loss, poaching for their meat, and they are even being captured as pets for the illegal exotic pet industry.

The lemur diet includes plants, leaves, fruits, flowers, tree bark, sap.  Most of their diet comes from plants and they love fruit. They are opportunistic omnivores meaning they will eat an occasional insect or small lizard or bird if hungry enough and the opportunity presents itself.  

Most pet lemurs that are sold in the United States are bred in the United States.  An infant lemur destined to become a pet is taken away from its mother on the day of its birth – and that traumatic early separation can have serious physiological and behavioral consequences throughout the life of the animal.  The separation of a newborn lemur from its mother permanently alters the baby’s brain development, and pet lemurs often develop deep social and psychological problems.

How You Can Help

Wish List

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Sponso​r Me

The best way to help a sanctuary resident is to be a sponsor. Donations are tax deductible and will be used for our most pressing and critical needs. 

Animal Friend
$10 monthly or one time gift of $100  Digital adoption certificate  

Animal Supporter
$25 monthly or one time gift of $250 Digital adoption certificate
Sponsor listing in our school yearbook   

Animal Guardian
$50 monthly or one time gift of $500 Digital adoption certificate
Sponsor listing in our school yearbook
Brick wall plaque at our main School Campus 

Animal Hero
$100 monthly or one time gift $1,200
Digital adoption certificate
Sponsor listing in our school yearbook
Brick wall plaque at our main
School Campus
Annual invitation for you and a guest to visit the Sanctuary.

Animal Ambassador
$250 monthly or one time gift $3,000 Digital adoption certificate
Sponsor listing in our school yearbook
Brick wall plaque at our main School Campus
Annual invitation for you and a guest to a private afternoon at the Sanctuary, includes lunch and sponsor t-shirt.