Wildlife Sanctuary in Durham, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Duke Lemur Center

Wildlife Sanctuary

Durham, NC

Duke Lemur Center combines lemur tours with conservation breeding, Madagascar conservation programs, and dedicated lemur research facilities.

  • educational visits focused on lemurs
  • lemur conservation and research interests
  • fossil and natural history tours

Piedmont Wildlife Center

Wildlife Sanctuary

Durham, NC

Piedmont Wildlife Center, founded in 2003, combines named wildlife ambassadors with outdoor camps and homeschool programs across Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill.

  • children seeking hands-on native North Carolina wildlife education
  • families seeking outdoor camps in Durham or Raleigh
  • homeschool students ages 5–17 seeking weekly nature-based learning

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FAQ

Which Durham wildlife sanctuary is best for a lemur-focused visit?

Duke Lemur Center specializes in lemur tours, conservation breeding, lemur research, and Madagascar conservation programs.

Where can children learn about native North Carolina wildlife outdoors?

Piedmont Wildlife Center offers outdoor camps, wildlife tours, classroom visits, and homeschool programs for ages 5–17.

Can these organizations treat an injured wild animal?

Piedmont Wildlife Center is not intended for emergency wildlife hospital treatment or animal rehabilitation. The listed information does not identify Duke Lemur Center as an emergency wildlife-treatment provider.

What species can visitors learn about at Piedmont Wildlife Center?

Its named wildlife ambassadors include owls, hawks, ravens, turtles, snakes, opossums, rabbits, and rats.