Iconic Project
March 2024
An Iconic Project
for the Future
Carrying this commitment forward, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced the Slender Loris Conservation Centre at Ayyalur, Dindigul District, as an Iconic Project in March 2024. The Centre is envisioned as a hub for:
Environmental Education
Fostering awareness and knowledge about the Slender Loris and its ecosystem
Community Livelihoods
Supporting sustainable livelihoods for local communities
Economic Well-being
Promoting sustainable economic well-being of local people
Long-term Conservation
Ensuring the long-term conservation of the Slender Loris
Facilities at the Centre
Designed to inspire learning, curiosity, and conservation awareness, the Centre is equipped with world-class facilities — designed to educate, engage, and inspire conservation across all age groups.
Loris Lore Centre
Showcasing the biology, history, and myths of the Slender Loris.
Interactive Learning Centre
Displays featuring loris taxonomy, habitat requirements, threats, and conservation success stories.
Eco-Library
A space for research, reading, and reflection.
Advanced Audio-Visual Projections
Engaging storytelling through modern technology.
Visitor Amenities
Comfortable and inclusive facilities for all visitors.
Visitors' Café
A welcoming space to relax and connect while enjoying refreshments amidst nature.
Children's Play Areas
Nature-based learning for young minds.
Eco Pond
A calm learning space to observe nature closely and understand how healthy water ecosystems support forest life and wildlife conservation.
Adventure Zone
Promoting eco-awareness through experience.
Children's Interactive Spaces
Specially designed interactive areas where young minds learn, explore, and connect with nature .
Discover • Learn • Conserve
Step into a unique conservation centre dedicated to protecting the Grey Slender Loris and its fragile tropical dry forest habitat. Through immersive exhibits, guided nature trails, and interactive learning spaces, visitors experience wildlife conservation in a meaningful and responsible way.
Explore cutting-edge displays, observe natural behaviours without disturbance, and journey through thoughtfully designed forest trails that balance education, recreation, and ecological protection.
Built for the Jewels of the Night
Explore the specialized facilities built for the unique needs of our nocturnal residents and educational immersion.
Educational Infrastructure
The conservation centre provides immersive learning environments through interactive displays, advanced interpretive technologies, exhibition spaces, and demonstration areas designed to deliver comprehensive education on Grey Slender Loris ecology, tropical dry forest ecosystems, and contemporary conservation challenges.
Trail & Nature Walk
Designated nature trails are carefully planned along natural land contours to minimize ground disturbance. Trail infrastructure includes safety features, resting benches, and native vegetation planting to enhance habitat quality and visitor experience.
Visitor Amenities
The facility includes essential visitor amenities such as a cafeteria, multipurpose hall for educational programs and community events, parking facilities, souvenir shops, interpretive signage, and designated resting areas. Battery-operated vehicles ensure comfortable access across the site while keeping environmental impact to a minimum.
"This centre is more than a destination—it is a shared space for communities, researchers, and visitors to come together in support of conservation."
Educate • Engage • Inspire
Join us at the Slender Loris Conservation Centre — where learning meets nature, and every visit contributes to the long-term conservation of one of India's most fascinating nocturnal primates.