• The Gorilla Organization

    Founded in the early 1990s to support the anti-poaching patrols created by the pioneering primatologist Dr. Dian Fossey.

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    Dian Fossey

    For more than 20 years, Dr. Dian Fossey lived among the mountain gorillas of the Virunga mountains studying the great apes.

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    Meet our Team

    The Gorilla Organization is governed by a board of trustees and has key staff in the UK, Uganda, Rwanda and the DR Congo.

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    Resources

    The Gorilla Organization is happy to help with media requests, or requests for resources from our supporters.

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  • Gorillas Facts

    The gentle giants of the African forest, gorillas are the largest living primate and one of humans closest living relatives.

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    The Gorilla Habitat

    Gorillas live in the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The gorilla habitat and the distribution range for the two species, the eastern and western gorillas, is divided by almost 900km (560miles)

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    Cross River Gorillas

    Very little is known about this elusive sub-species of gorilla, except that their numbers are small and their highly fragmented environment could threaten their future.

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    Eastern Lowland Gorillas

    The eastern lowland gorilla, also known as Grauer's gorilla is a Critically Endangered subspecies of eastern gorilla which are found only in the mountainous forests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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    Western Lowland Gorillas

    The western lowland gorilla is one of two Critically Endangered subspecies of the western gorilla.

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    Mountain Gorillas

    Habitat loss, deforestation, poaching, civil war, and disease are all real threats to mountain gorillas. The mountain gorilla is the most endangered subspecies of gorilla.

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  • We cannot afford to lose a single baby gorilla - let alone twins

    Somewhere in the dense undergrowth, a mother gorilla is moving slowly. Her troop is already far ahead. She is breathing heavily. In each arm, she carries a tiny newborn baby, two fragile bundles of fur clinging on for dear life.

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    Corporate Partnerships

    Our corporate partners play a vital role in helping us achieve our goal of saving gorillas in the wild.

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    Community Fundraising

    Our specialist fundraising and events team are always on hand to help you come up with new and exciting ideas or to hold your own event.

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    Sporting Events

    We have guaranteed charity places in a huge range of sporting events across the UK and Europe.

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    Volunteer

    Dedicate some of your spare time to dedicate to gorilla conservation by volunteering for The Gorilla Organization.

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    Play the Lottery

    Play for as little as £1 per week for your chance to win up to £25,000!

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    Ecoflix

    Join the first not-for-profit streaming channel dedicated to saving animals and the planet. 100% of Ecoflix membership fees go directly to fund crucial non-profit conservation initiatives to save animals and the planet. Ecoflix goal is to provide audiences with the latest information as well as uplifting, factual content to provide a daily shot of hope and inspiration, empowering viewers to take action.

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Latest News

Welcome to the Gorilla News Room

Here you can find official statements, field notes and press releases from the team.

Plus you can also stay up-to-date with our latest events and other announcements.

Saving water to save gorillas

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Why water for humans matters for gorillas…

Gorillas very rarely need to drink water. They usually get all the hydration they need from chewing on lush nettles or wild celery.

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Savoo partnership announced

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Meet Tunza Gorilla, the ethical gorilla fashion brand

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Rangers save gorillas from double snare drama in Congo

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Runners rock to African beats

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