The name lemur comes from the Latin word lemurs meaning ghost, given due to their ghost like appearance, noiseless movements at night, reflective eyes, and ghostly cries. Ring-tailed Lemurs are endangered and inhabit forests along riverbanks and dry scrub areas in southern Madagascar. Naturally they occur in groups of up to 30, led by a dominant female. They are equally comfortable in the trees or on the ground. The diet consists of fruits, leaves flowers, herbs, bark, sap, insects, and small vertebrates. Ring-tailed lemurs communicate with vocalizations and scent marking, they are one of the most vocal primates with at least 15 different vocalizations including one call for aerial predators and another for terrestrial predators. Their range of communications includes “yip” purring, cackles, twittering and an explosive bark in aggression and if danger presents. When travelling they keep their tails raised in the air, like flags, to keep group members together. Young cling to the mothers back for up to six months and are cared for by the entire troop.
Quick Facts
Diet
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Colour
Vary from beige , tan, cream to black
Weight
10-15kgs
Lifespan
7-10 in the wild but up to 16 in captivity
Predators
Humans, crocodiles, birds of prey take pups.
Conservation Status
Endangered
Distribution
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Our Wildlife
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Me: Enjoying my pumpkin in peace
Also me: Remembers I left the stove on 🎃🐒
📸 Keeper Darci
#emperortamarin #monkey #primate #hallsgapzoo #grampians #Victoria #Melbourne
🌍 National Threatened Species Day🌍
Today, we shine a spotlight on the Spotted-tail Quoll, also known as the Tiger Quoll- one of Australia’s most remarkable yet vulnerable native species. Here at Halls Gap Zoo, we’re committed to protecting and preserving these incredible animals. Over the past three breeding seasons, we’ve successfully bred 19 healthy quoll joeys, contributing to the survival of this amazing species.
These fierce little predators play a crucial role in their ecosystems, but they face many threats in the wild. By breeding and caring for them, we’re helping to secure their future.
#NationalThreatenedSpeciesDay #TigerQuoll #Conservation #HallsGapZoo #visitvictoria #melbourne
King Jamala surveying his land 👑
Meet Jamala and his brother Duma by booking in an up-close encounter https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/cheetah-encounter/
#cheetah #bigcat #grampians #victoria #visitmelbourne #hallsgapzoo
When you get caught being weird, and try to play it off.
📸 Keeper Kane
#elk #hallsgapzoo #Victoria #Melbourne #grampians #hoofstock
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
You guessed it! Serval kittens are coming soon!! 🤗😺
We need your help to name our kittens, 1 female and 2 males. Our team has chosen a few names in 3 different themes. To pick the theme you`d like, head to our Facebook page to REACT to our naming post.
*We placed collars on the kittens for naming purposes so you can see what name goes with which kitten.*
Voting closes 8am Monday 9th.
Stay tuned to our social media to see how you can meet the bundles of cuteness in person 🫣
When it comes to being a father, there’s no one better than emus!
Emu males are devoted fathers: the males alone incubate the eggs, after they are laid by the female. The newly hatched chicks are able to walk shortly after birth and will follow their dad for about 6 months until they are big enough to fend for themselves.
If you’re still looking for a Fathers Day gift for this Sunday, check out our animal experiences on our brand new website! https://hallsgapzoo.com.au or come visit our three emu chicks before they get too big! 🥰
#hallsgapzoo #grampians #emu #fathersday #zoo #victoria #visitmelbourne #bird
Boo the Boobook Owl 🦉
The Southern Boobook is the smallest and most common owl in Australia. Southern Boobooks are found throughout mainland Australia and Tasmania and on some coastal islands.
#boobookowl #owl #birdofprey #raptor #grampians #Melbourne
In the interest of public safety, the zoo will be closed today (Wednesday 28th August). As the wind is supposed to increase during the day, we have made the decision for our guests, animals and our staff.
Hoping to see everyone tomorrow!
If you had an animal encounter booked for today, we will be in contact to reschedule.
The weather is warming up, which means our reptiles are becoming more active.
Our lace monitor has taken advantage of the sun being out ☀️
📸 Keeper Tash.
#lacemonitor #lizard #reptile #hallsgapzoo #grampians #victoria
Bean the wombat thought he`d take re-mulching into his own paws.
📸 Keeper Paris
#commonwombat #barenosedwombat #wombat #hallsgapzoo #Victoria
Great hair, perfect lighting.
Pumba is ready for his modelling debut 🌟🙌
📸 Keeper Carmen
#highlandcow #scottishhighlandcattle #hallsgapzoo
Game time!
How many wallabies can you see in this photo?
📸 Supervisor Mila
#brushtailedrockwallaby #marsupial #hallsgapzoo
A Disney movie, or just another day at Halls Gap Zoo?
📸 Keeper Marcus
#greentreefrog #boydsforestdragon #reptile #hallsgapzoo #lizard #grampians #melbourne
