Lemur that played Zoboomafoo on kids show passes away at Duke Lemur Center
By Anica Midthun | Nov. 14, 2014Zoboo otherwise known as Jovian, a well-known and well-loved lemur who started in the show “Zoboomafoo” died Nov.
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Type: 4-year, Private
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Zoboo otherwise known as Jovian, a well-known and well-loved lemur who started in the show “Zoboomafoo” died Nov.
Read More »Zoboo otherwise known as Jovian, a well-known and well-loved lemur who started in the show “Zoboomafoo” died Nov.
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