Colchester Zoo's Lemur walkthrough currently closed

Colchester Zoo’s Lemur Walkthrough enclosure – a path visitors follow with the lemurs to either side - is currently closed.

The closure also means the zoo’s ‘Lost Madagascar Road Train’ will also not stop at the walkthrough.

However, the train will otherwise operate as normal.

Endangered - Aero, a more dominant Lemur from the endangered Ring-tailed Lemur species (Image: Colchester Zoo)

A full statement from Colchester Zoo reads: "Please note that our Lemur Walkthrough is currently closed.

"Our Lost Madagascar Road Train will operate as normal but will not stop at the Lemur Walkthrough.

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding."

Colchester Zoo is home to four different species of Lemur – the Ring-tailed, red-bellied, Crowned and, Black and White Ruffed lemurs – ranging from vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered.

About 98 per cent of Lemur species are threatened with extinction with 31 per cent being critically endangered, making their conservation a priority globally.