Gorilla Doctors

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Since 1986, the only conservation organization in the world keeping wild mountain and Grauer’s gorillas healthy through life-saving veterinary medicine and science using a One Health approach. The Gorilla Doctors healthcare program includes:

-Monitoring the health of mountain gorilla groups to ensure the early detection of disease and injury.
-Staging medical interventions to dart sick animals wi

th antibiotics or anesthetize and treat gorillas suffering from human-induced or life-threatening trauma.
-Rescuing and providing veterinary care to gorillas orphaned by poachers.
-Documenting and studying health trends to better predict disease outbreaks.
-Conducting post mortem examinations on dead gorillas to learn all that we can about the health problems that contributed to their deaths.
-Preserving tissue and fluid samples to be used by researchers investigating primate health issues.
-Providing preventive healthcare to the dedicated park personnel who protect the gorillas, and to the people and their animals that live near gorilla habitat, in order to reduce the risk of inter-species disease transmission.

Last week, Dr. Gaspard checked on all 11 members of Susa group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. All members of the gr...
05/28/2026

Last week, Dr. Gaspard checked on all 11 members of Susa group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. All members of the group were in good health! Pictured: Silverback Intorezoya

Gorilla Doctors wants to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the people working in frontline response for the curre...
05/22/2026

Gorilla Doctors wants to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the people working in frontline response for the current human Bundibugyo (Bun-di-BOO-joh) virus disease (commonly referred to as Ebola) outbreak impacting eastern DR Congo and Uganda.

The health and safety of our team and the gorillas we monitor is our top priority as we work closely with Ministries of Health, park partners, and key stakeholders across DR Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda to minimize the risk of disease transmission for people and eastern gorillas.

We will provide updates on our channels as appropriate and you may also consider joining our email list at www.gorilladoctors.org

If you would like to know more about Gorilla Doctors’ response efforts, we’ve published an update on on our blog: gorilladoctors.org/ebola-outbreak-2026-latest/

Last week, Dr. Gaspard observed Susa group for 1.5 hours in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda for a routine health check. ...
05/20/2026

Last week, Dr. Gaspard observed Susa group for 1.5 hours in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda for a routine health check. The overall health of the group appeared to be good. Pictured: (1) Turimaso's infant, (2) Turimaso carrying her infant

On May 12, our field vet in Rwanda Dr. Adrien visited Isimbi group in Volcanoes National Park for a routine health check...
05/19/2026

On May 12, our field vet in Rwanda Dr. Adrien visited Isimbi group in Volcanoes National Park for a routine health check. The 22 members of the group appeared to be in good overall health. Pictured: Silverback Muturengere with other members of the group

This , we celebrate one of conservation’s greatest success stories.Mountain gorillas are the only great ape species who...
05/15/2026

This , we celebrate one of conservation’s greatest success stories.

Mountain gorillas are the only great ape species whose population is increasing in the wild, a remarkable achievement that led to their downlisting from Critically Endangered to Endangered in 2018.

For the past 40 years, Gorilla Doctors has played a significant role in that recovery. Through hands-on veterinary care for ill and injured wild gorillas, health monitoring, disease prevention, and close collaboration with park authorities and conservation partners, Gorilla Doctors helps give every gorilla the best possible chance to survive and thrive.

From treating life-threatening snare injuries to responding to respiratory disease outbreaks, veterinary medicine has become an essential part of mountain gorilla conservation and a key reason this species has made a comeback once thought impossible.

Join us today in celebrating the people working every day to protect the future of wild gorillas!

During Dr. Cedric's visit to Katsabara group in Virunga National Park, DR Congo, he had the pleasure of observing Kyusa,...
05/14/2026

During Dr. Cedric's visit to Katsabara group in Virunga National Park, DR Congo, he had the pleasure of observing Kyusa, Ndekesiri's young baby! Kyusa and the other Grauer's gorillas of the group appeared to be in excellent health. Pictured: Kyusa

Every day is a good hair day when you're a baby mountain gorilla! Dr. Fabrice, one of field veterinarians in DR Congo, t...
05/13/2026

Every day is a good hair day when you're a baby mountain gorilla! Dr. Fabrice, one of field veterinarians in DR Congo, took this photo of adult female Serundori's baby while checking on the 15 members of Masibo group. All members of the group appeared to be in good health.

On May 5, Dr. Ricky trekked in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda to check on Nyakagezi group. Over the course of th...
05/12/2026

On May 5, Dr. Ricky trekked in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda to check on Nyakagezi group. Over the course of the 3 hour observation period, he noted that all members of the group appeared to be in good health based on their activity levels, body condition, and haircoat appearance.

Pictured: infant Ndiza and blackback Mutagamba

On Saturday, Dr. Ricky visited Nshongi group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a routine health check. Th...
05/12/2026

On Saturday, Dr. Ricky visited Nshongi group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a routine health check. The 12 members of the group appeared to be in good health, including silverback Bweza (pictured here with an adult female and infant as they planned to cross Nshongi River).

40th Anniversary Fun Fact! In celebration of our 40th anniversary, every Friday we're going to share a tidbit about the ...
05/08/2026

40th Anniversary Fun Fact! In celebration of our 40th anniversary, every Friday we're going to share a tidbit about the history of our organization, the health of our gorilla patients, and our team. We begin by introducing you to Leon N., who has been with Gorilla Doctors since 1986. Forty years! Leon manages our regional headquarters in Rwanda.

According to Leon, his favorite part of the job is cooking and he loves gorillas because of everything it has allowed him to accomplish professionally. Give Leon a 'round of applause' in the comments and have a great weekend!

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PO Box 356
Davis, CA
95617

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

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