LOVE is in the air this Valentine’s Day at West Midland Safari Park, as their troop of ring-tailed lemurs celebrate with some romantic enrichment.

The park is home to a troop of 13 ring-tailed lemurs, who can be found foraging, playing and relaxing as a family in the Lemur Woods, usually under the watchful eye of their keepers.

As a special treat for the most romantic day of the year, the keepers included some red roses in their daily enrichment, hiding the flowers around the woods, and concealing some of the lemurs’ favourite treats amongst the petals.

Deputy head keeper Shelley Tudor said: “Our troop of ring-tailed lemurs are incredibly charismatic – every single one has its own individual personality and after spending a bit of time with them, it’s not hard to see why the keepers and guests love them.”

“The troop is one big happy family, led by the dominant female Hery and male Irish.

"It was great to see the lemurs excitedly finding the roses, passing them to each other and investigating the new smells, textures and tastes. Although we don’t think we will be adding roses to their daily menu, as most enjoyed using the flowers as new play-things rather than a snack.”

As a special VIP Experience, animal-lovers can surprise their significant other during a lemur feed proposal experience, popping the question in a way the happy couple will never forget, surrounded by the loveable primates.

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Although the park’s lemurs are well-loved by their keepers, for their wild counterparts, life isn’t as rosy.

The heartbreaking reality is that lemurs are one of the most threatened mammal groups, with wild ring-tailed lemurs being listed as ‘endangered’ by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Due to a variety of factors, including deforestation, hunting lemurs for food and the pet trade, over 90 per cent of lemur species are at threat of extinction.

The Bewdley safari park, along with many other wildlife parks in the UK, support lemur conservation groups such as the Lemur Conservation Association (AEECL), by hosting lemur awareness weeks and fundraising activities.

The ring-tailed lemurs can be seen in African Village, which is included in the standard admission charge of £24.00 for adults, £19.00 for children aged 3-15 and £22.00 for concessions. Admission includes a free return ticket. Adventure Theme Park rides are charged extra.

Information about VIP lemur experiences can be found on the VIP section of the website wmsp.co.uk, or by telephone 01299 402114.