The mission of the Duke University Primate Center is to "promote research and understanding of prosimians and their natural habitat." Prosimians are the primates that evolved before monkeys and apes.
Over 400 animals live at the Primate Center, the majority of which are lemurs. All animals are housed in their natural habitat. Although the Primate Center is a research facility, a guided tour of the grounds and caged facility is available by prior arrangement. Length of the tour is about one hour.
Location
The Primate Center is located at 3705 Erwin Road at Highway 751. Driving directions can be found at the
Durham Convention
and Visitors Bureau Web site.
Hours of operation
Visits to the Primate Center are by appointment only. The Center is open
for pre-arranged tours from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.;
and on Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Please call at least two weeks in advance
of the
date you wish to visit.
Admission
Adults
$6
Senior citizens (60+)
$3
College students
$4
Children (ages 3-12)
$3
Prices are subject to change.
Contact information
To make an appointment to visit the Primate Center, please call (919)
489-3364.
Special considerations
While on the premises of the Primate Center, all visitors must be accompanied by a staff member or trained docent.
Flash photography is not allowed at the Primate Center.
Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals.
The majority of the tour is along gravel paths. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
