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Learn More about what it takes to Care for our Amazing Animals.<\/h2>\n

Meet Jen Bates, Safari West Animal Care Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting Up Close and Personal with our Lemurs! As told to Athena Rusha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Lemurs that Jen knows personally and cares for daily. Dad Ziggy and mom Betty are the parents of three boys, Zuri and Marley who are a year old and the new baby born April 7, 2021. They all have different personalities, says Jen, that seem to go with their appearance.<\/p>\n

The black markings around Marley\u2019s eyes are pointy, so he looks a little wild. Of the two youngsters Marley is much more active and inquisitive than Zuri, who is calmer and more cautious. If Marley sees something new, he will immediately investigate; Zuri will follow him a short time later.<\/p>\n

Betty is definitely the boss of the troop. Ziggy defers to her; he waits until she says its okay to eat. She sometimes shares her food with him, but he always shares with her. Jen says that Ziggy is one of the most laid -back lemurs she has seen. He is calm and patient with the boys, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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