Lemurs' Park, Nature reserve and botanical garden in Imerintsiatosika, Madagascar

Lemurs' Park is a private 5-hectare botanical garden and lemur reserve beside the Katsaoka River, between Fenoarivo and Imerintsiatosika, 22 km southwest of Antananarivo on Route Nationale 1. It holds nearly 6,000 trees of more than 70 endemic plant species arranged in separate climatic zones, plus a vivarium for chameleons, radiated tortoises and iguanas. Nine lemur species, seven diurnal and two nocturnal, range freely through the pine and bamboo vegetation.

The park was established around 2000 as a place for animals that had been kept as pets to prepare for life in the wild. The project aimed to protect these animals while also helping people understand lemur conservation.

The park's name comes from its free-ranging lemurs, and visits are only possible with a park guide. Since 2008, primary school pupils from around Antananarivo have visited to plant native trees and learn about conservation; for many, it is their first sight of free-ranging lemurs.

The grounds are accessible with marked paths where visitors can safely watch and photograph the different lemur species. Guided tours with knowledgeable interpreters are available, and there is a place to eat and rest on the property.

The animals are fed on a set schedule throughout the day, giving visitors predictable times to watch and photograph them. These regular feeding times make it easier to observe the animals and understand their behaviors.