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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 critically 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.

10/29/2026

🌿 Meet Dr. Dickson M. Wambura, a wildlife veterinarian helping shape the future of conservation in East Africa. 🦏🐘

Growing up near Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Dickson was just a young boy when he watched a television program featuring veterinarians treating a lion. From that moment, he knew what he wanted to do.

Today, he works as a wildlife veterinarian in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area and is pursuing his Master’s degree at Makerere University in Uganda through the Wildlife ConserVet Education Project.

His journey has been anything but ordinary. From helping rescue a sedated black rhino from a swamp to navigating close encounters with elephants, Dickson’s experiences reflect both the challenges and extraordinary dedication involved in protecting wildlife.

His ultimate goal? To become an expert in ecosystem health, advancing conservation through a One Health approach that recognizes the connections between wildlife, people, and their shared environment.

💚 At Docs4GreatApes, we’re proud to support passionate conservation professionals like Dickson, whose work is helping build a healthier future for wildlife and the communities that share their habitats.

📩 Want to read Dickson’s full story, including his remarkable field experiences and hopes for the future?

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09/24/2026

🦍 Happy World Gorilla Day!

Today, we celebrate these extraordinary great apes and the dedicated individuals working to protect them.

Gorillas are intelligent, deeply social, and essential to the health of the forests they call home. Yet they continue to face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and infectious diseases.

At Docs4GreatApes, we believe that protecting gorillas means supporting the health of both great apes and the people who share their habitats. Through veterinary expertise, education, and collaboration, we are committed to helping secure a healthier future for these remarkable animals.

Together, we can make a difference. 💚

09/16/2026

🍂 Our Fall Newsletter is out!

We’ve just shared the latest from Docs4GreatApes, including updates on our work and the incredible people helping move our mission forward.

Want to stay connected? Join our newsletter list and have future updates delivered straight to your inbox. 🦍💚

Sign up today and be part of the Docs4GreatApes community!

08/31/2026

Happy International Primate Day from all of us at Docs4GreatApes!🦍🦧

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.

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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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