Lemurs in Love
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As Valentine's Day approaches there are two little lemurs at West Midland Safari Park that are celebrating the season of love in style.
After spending the chilly winter months snuggling up and getting to know one another, the loveable pair of Black and White Ruffed Lemurs that share a home in the Park's Discovery Trail are quite clearly besotted and now only have eyes for each other.
Nicknamed Romeo and Juliet, Park staff love nothing more than a good romance between their charges and it can be said that they are actively encouraging the lovey-dovey bond that is developing in their midst.
And, just to make sure that their efforts don't go to waste, staff didn't hesitate in ordering the food of love for the cuddlesome couple to feast upon - hand delivered to their love nest, naturally.
Bob Lawrence, Director of Wildlife said, "Love is most definitely in the air for these two, which is really rather good news as Ruffed Lemurs are critically endangered in the wild and anything that we can do to encourage the patter of tiny paws will be enormously beneficial to this species. Alas, this does come with its complications though, because Romeo also lives with a second female that staff have nicknamed Titania. So, it really is a case of watch this space".
West Midland Safari Park also have Ring-Tailed, White-Fronted Brown and Red-Bellied Lemur all living together in "Walking with Lemurs" - the largest lemur walk-through wood in the UK - located in the Park's African Village.
West Midland Safari and Leisure Park fully opens for summer on Saturday, 11th February 2012. The Park is then open daily until 2nd November 2012.
Romeo and Juliet may be seen every day throughout half term in Discovery Trail. The Discovery Trail and Walking with Lemurs is included as part of the standard admission charge of £14.99 for adults,
£12.99 for children. Admission prices also include a free return ticket. Amusement rides extra in all cases. Further information is available from the Park's official website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114.
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