Year of the Gorilla might have ended in 2009, but people—and gorillas—have a long way to go. With three of the four gorilla subspecies (mountain, western lowland, Cross River) listed as critically endangered and the other (eastern lowland) listed as endangered—new approaches are needed to reverse the trajectory of decline. Today, there remain only 10 countries with naturally occurring populations of gorillas. They are endangered and continue to face severe threats.
The Columbus Zoo Supports Gorilla Conservation
Over the past 15 years, the Zoo has provided support to more than 20 field conservation projects for great apes throughout Africa and Asia. Read about the Mbeli Bai Study of Western Lowland Gorillas – the only long-term demographic study on a large population of western gorillas using direct observations. The project is providing major and unique insights into the social organization and population dynamics of this elusive species.
HELP US SUPPORT GORILLA CONSERVATION