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We promote the "One Health" concept linking the health of animals, humans, and the environment

Docs4GreatApes is an organization founded by concerned health care professionals, determined to make a difference through education. Our vision is a world community that is passionate about improving the health of Great Ape populations, the communities that surround them, and the ecosystem that we share. OUR MISSION
To bring that vision to reality:

- We increase awareness of the issues facing cri

tically endangered species and their habitat
- We promote the "One Health" concept linking the health of animals, humans, and the environment
- We connect people, ideas, and resources to deliver medical education to expand veterinary and human healthcare capacity

REAL HELP IS ALREADY ON THE GROUND NOW—AND WE’VE BEEN PART OF IT. In 2016, Docs4GreatApes answered a call to top up scholarship funding provided by the Houston Zoo for training wildlife veterinarians in East Africa. The Wildlife ConserVet Education Project grew out of our experience sponsoring three outstanding African veterinarians as they faced the challenge of completing their Master of Science in Wildlife Health Management degree programs. ConserVet now provides scholarships for tuition and living expenses for clinical internship as well as Master's degree programmes. Please consider donating to the Mike Cranfield ConserVet Scholarship to continue his legacy with the mountain gorillas.

08/19/2026

🦧 Happy World Orangutan Day! 🧡

Today we’re celebrating one of our closest and most remarkable great ape relatives.

Orangutans are intelligent, curious, deeply thoughtful animals with complex social lives and an incredible ability to learn and adapt. But all three orangutan species are critically endangered, threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation, and human activity.

At Docs4GreatApes, we believe protecting great apes means protecting the forests they call home and supporting the people working every day to ensure their future. 🌿

On World Orangutan Day, we’re celebrating these extraordinary red apes and everyone dedicated to keeping them wild, healthy, and thriving.

Happy World Orangutan Day! 🦧🧡

07/14/2026

Happy world chimpanzee day!

Today we celebrate our closest living relatives and recognize the importance of protecting their future.

Chimpanzees are intelligent, social and essential to the ecosystems they call home. Yet they continue to face threats from habitat loss, the illegal wildlife trade, and disease.

At Docs4GreatApes we are proud to support the health and conservation of great apes through veterinary collaboration, education, and global partnerships.

Together, we can help ensure a future where chimpanzees continue to thrive in the wild.

06/05/2026

🌎 Today is World Environment Day! 🌿

The health of our planet is deeply connected to the health of wildlife, people, and communities around the world. Every forest protected, every habitat restored, and every species conserved helps create a healthier future for us all.

At Docs4GreatApes, we see firsthand how environmental protection and wildlife conservation go hand in hand. Great apes, like so many species, depend on thriving ecosystems to survive and those same ecosystems provide benefits that reach far beyond their borders.

This World Environment Day, we're celebrating the people working every day to protect our natural world and the incredible biodiversity that makes our planet so remarkable.

💚 What's one thing you love most about nature? Tell us in the comments!

02/08/2026

🎙️Podcast Feature

Our founder, Rick Quinn, was recently interviewed on Salthaven’s Wild About Wildlife Podcast with Kathy Mueller.
In the episode “Before the Forest Falls Silent: Why Great Apes Need Us”, Rick explores the world of great apes, the urgent challenges they face and why conservation action matters now more than ever.

🎧Listen now - find the link to the episode in our bio.

12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, we wanted to pause- not just to celebrate what’s ahead but to reflect on what you helped make possible.

This year, because of our community, two new wildlife veterinarians from Uganda and Tanzania began advanced training through the support of our ConserVet Education Project.
Our board grew stronger with the addition of three new members bringing a variety of expertise and leadership.
The quiet steady work of protecting wildlife and supporting those on the front lines continued.

We’ve said it before and it bears repeating: we’re often better at doing the work than talking about the work. But tonight, before the calendar turns, we wanted you to know how deeply grateful we are.

If you’re in a position to give before the year ends, a donation tonight helps us begin the new year ready to support more students, strengthen conservation partnerships and continue advocating for the animals who cannot speak for themselves.

Thank you for being part of this mission - this year and into the next.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and to donate.

04/26/2025

This World Veterinary Day, we recognize the essential role that wildlife veterinarians play in safeguarding endangered species and ecosystems.

At Docs4GreatApes, we are committed to supporting their crucial work by providing scholarship opportunities for postgraduate education.
By investing in advanced training and leadership development, we are helping equip veterinarians with the skills they need to drive conservation efforts forward.

Today — and every day — we celebrate their expertise, dedication, and impact. Together, we are building a stronger future for wildlife and the people who protect it.

03/11/2025

Join us in protecting great apes!

At we believe that protecting great apes means protecting our shared future. Through conservation partnerships and education, we work to ensure the health and survival of orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos.

Here’s how you can help:
✅ Donate - your support funds scholarships for furthering wildlife veterinarian education.
✅ Spread Awareness - share our mission with your network.
✅ Get Involved - follow us to learn more about the impact of great ape conservation.

Together we can make a lasting difference 💚

01/14/2025

Happy New Year from Docs4GreatApes🦍🍃🌿

As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible supporters for being part of our journey to protect and care for great apes and their habitats. 💚

This year, we’re determined to make an even greater impact and are committed to ensuring a brighter future for these amazing creatures.

🚀How You Can Help in 2025:

✨Donate to support our programs.
✨Share our mission
with your network to grow our community.
✨Follow us on social media.

Together we can turn compassion into action!

Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming projects and initiatives. Here’s to a year of hope, growth and making a difference-together. 🌎

11/12/2024

🌎🍃Global Orangutan Caring Week🍃🌎

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our closest relatives and the incredible organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting them. Orangutans share 97% of our DNA and together we can help ensure their world thrives for generations to come.

At Docs4GreatApes, we’re committed to empowering veterinary teams, researchers and conservationists to provide care for orangutans and their habitats. This week, we celebrate those who work tirelessly in the field, ensuring these wonderful animals have a future in the wild.

Join us in showing some extra love for orangutans this week by learning about their lives, sharing their stories and supporting those who protect them! 🧡

09/04/2024

🌍🐾 On this National Wildlife Day we’re proud to spotlight our ConserVet Scholarship Program at Docs4GreatApes. This program is designed to support the education of future wildlife veterinarians who will play a crucial role in protecting great apes and other wildlife species.

By empowering the next generation of vets with the skills and knowledge needed for conservation medicine, we’re ensuring a brighter future for great apes and the ecosystems they rely on. Together, we can make a lasting impact on wildlife conservation—one vet at a time.

Learn more about how you can support this vital work today! 💚🐾

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10203 Charlton Drive, Rue R. 1
Denfield, ON
N0M1P0

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15198593937

Website

https://www.docs4greatapes.org/

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