Sam the Lemur

Hi guys, My name is Sam. I just scored a sweet spot on the Aquarium’s awesome Volunteer Team! I will be volunteering in the Aquarium’s Madagascar Journey exhibit for the next three years. Come visit me and I will help you learn all about the magical wildlife and wild places of Madagascar.

Sam's Story

All this information about a new island,new habitats, and new species can be a lot to take in. Sam's StoryLucky for visitors, we have enlisted one extraordinary volunteer, who also happens to be a Madagascar expert, to help you learn about this new place: Sam the Lemur!
Read Sam's story
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Are You a Fan of Sam?

Keep up with Sam on Sam on FacebookFacebook. Follow him as he takes you on adventures through Madagascar, learning about the plants, animals, cities, cultures and more. Plus Sam will get you involved with different activities and trivia!
Sam on Facebook.

Your own Habitat

Sam loves the Island of MAD DoorhangerMadagascar, home to many different habitats. Let others know about your very own habitat in your home. Just print out this Sam the Lemur door hanger, color and claim your habitat!
Sam Door Hanger .

Mini-gascar

Sam lives in a special area of Madagascar Journey called Mini-gascar! Mini-gascar is a dedicated space for toddler-aged visitors to jump, climb, play and interact while parents rest on their own dedicated seating. Come visit Sam in his home!

Flat Sam

Being a very curious lemur, Sam loves to travel, explore and learn! Since his volunteer job is a full time gig here at the Aquarium, Sam's Story he might not get to travel as much as he would like over the next few years… but that's ok, you can help. Take Flat Sam with you on your adventures! Print, color and cut him out, then take him on your next trip to the grocery store, dentist, Grandma's, family vacation or even backyard. Take a photo of you and Flat Sam exploring, and email the photo and what you learned to publicrelations@scaquarium.org. We will then feature some of Flat Sam's journeys from around the globe.
Flat Sam PDF.

Become a Volunteer Like Sam!

Our Volunteer Program is comprised of over 350 diverse, Become a Volunteerenthusiastic individuals working in various roles. Like Sam, our volunteers help behind the scenes, making food for the animals or cleaning exhibits; they help on the floor, acting as docents and speaking about the exhibits; and they dive in our tanks, performing daily dive shows for guests. Find out how you can become a part of the team like Sam!
Volunteer at the Aquarium
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