Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the most important conservation areas in Africa. This ancient rainforest in southwest Uganda is…
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War in Congo
At the end of January, fighters from the M23 militia group took control of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Unless we can protect gorillas right now, this conflict could spell the end for all gorillas across a huge area of the DRC.
Inspiring Impact
Help save more precious gorillas from extinction
Help save more precious gorillas from extinction
This precious new born could be the most important gorilla in the world. She’s the future of her kind. Because 99% of all gorillas in the wild are just one step from extinction. We can’t afford to lose a single one.
Gorillas can’t save themselves. But YOU can help save gorillas.
Please help save more precious gorillas from extinction.
Our Projects
At the frontline of gorilla conservation
Working with communities in Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo, our projects build a better future for gorillas & the people living alongside
Gorilla Facts
The gorilla is the largest living primate
The gentle giants of the African forest, gorillas are the largest living primate and one of our closest living relatives.
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Supporting Rainforest Rangers in Congo
Did you know…
Gorillas are 95-99% the same as us!
In insecure areas, charities like The Gorilla Organization end up doing the hard work.
Our Latest news
Gorillas Seek Out Old Female Friends Even After Years Apart
As reported by the BBC, new research from Rwanda is revealing just how important friendships are for female mountain gorillas,…
Biodiversity hotspot
Extract from our Autumn newsletter – Digit News Covering an area of more than 10,000 square kilometres, the Maiko National…
Refined tastes of gorillas revealed
Extract from our Autumn newsletter – Digit News Even after decades of study, gorillas still find ways to surprise us.…
Virunga National Park at 100
Extract from our Autumn newsletter – Digit News Africa’s oldest National Park may not be its most famous nor indeed its…
Groundbreaking moments in Mgahinga
Extract from our Autumn newsletter – Digit News The communities living on the edges of the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park…
The Gorilla Organization
For more than two decades, The Gorilla Organization has worked to save gorillas from extinction.
Our projects have carried on through civil war, famine and natural disasters. We are dedicated to conserving gorilla populations and allowing them to thrive in their wild.
