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.