Gorilla Doctors

Happy New Year! Let's do this 2022...pic.twitter.com/F8C812ECki

Thank you for following & believing in our mission of saving a species, one gorilla at a time. We couldn’t do it without your support! We’ll be taking a break from social until 2022. Wishing you all the best for a Happy New Year!pic.twitter.com/Xdx0c6sdnt

Did you know? Our work depends on the generosity of individual donors like you. If you haven’t yet made a gift in 2021 & would like to before the 31st, we would be so grateful. A gift of just $5 covers one day of health monitoring for one infant. https://bit.ly/give4gorillas pic.twitter.com/klgMK6emVQ

DYK? Gorilla Doctors monitors the health of 800+ human-habituated mountain & Grauer’s gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda & DRC? When an individual is ill or injured we provide treatment in the forest, never removing it from its home & always while surrounded by its gorilla family.pic.twitter.com/OBflL3iVIc

Our small team in the U.S. is taking the next few days off to enjoy a quiet and relaxing holiday. P.S. If you are searching for a last-minute gift, you can make an online donation in honor of someone special and send them an e-card with personalized note: https://bit.ly/give4gorillas pic.twitter.com/BpLyVQCCBo

Have you been looking for the recording of our recent Gorilla Doctors LIVE event? Well, look no further! We know you’ll enjoy hearing about Dr. Ricky’s 12-hour snare rescue and how Dr. Gaspard became a Gorilla Doctor. Check it out and enjoy: https://bit.ly/3HbOhaN pic.twitter.com/ObMLhnqid3

Dr. Fred conducted a health check of Nyakagezi group in Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda. Nyakagezi has 9 mountain gorillas with 3 silverbacks! Pic: lead silverback, Mark. The group was mostly healthy. We are watching a few with brownish hair & will test for parasites.pic.twitter.com/oCttXtWnOm

Thank you so much to everyone who joined our live, virtual event! We had attendees from all over the world! We will be sending out a link to the recording of the event in the next few days for those of you who registered and then our YouTube channel for all. pic.twitter.com/7aA8Zy6pK2

This little guy wants to know if you've registered for Gorilla Doctors LIVE?! Our virtual event on Thursday begins at 9AM PST (13 hours!) You don't want to miss this hour with Drs. Ricky, Gaspard and Kirsten. Free and open to all. Register now: https://bit.ly/31qWNDD pic.twitter.com/bI57wRQHUA

Late last week, Dr. Fabrice conducted a health check of Kipura group, a family of two Grauer's gorillas in the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga NP. Both were healthy! Have you registered for GORILLA DOCTORS LIVE? It's this Thursday at 9AM PST: https://bit.ly/31qWNDD pic.twitter.com/Iqoq83RDg0

Join us THIS THURSDAY for Gorilla Doctors LIVE and meet Dr. Gaspard who is part of our Rwanda team! The live, virtual event begins at 9:00AM PST | 12:00PM EST. The event is free and open to all with advanced registration: https://bit.ly/31qWNDD pic.twitter.com/213nYMJIsW

Yesterday, Dr. Fabrice conducted a health check of Katsabara group, a family of 4 Grauer's gorillas in the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga National Park. This stunning photo is of silverback Katsabara. All four gorillas were in good visual health. Have a nice weekend everyone!pic.twitter.com/Fk5Ot2qbMh

Ever wonder what a squirrel and a nursery school have to do with Gorilla Doctors? Come to our virtual event ONE WEEK FROM TODAY & find out! Meet Dr. Ricky & Dr. Gaspard and hear some of their incredible stories treating wild gorillas! Register: https://bit.ly/31qWNDD pic.twitter.com/n5lojOHQ6C

In late Nov., Dr. Fred conducted a health check of Nkuringo group, Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. All 12 mtn gorillas were active. A few have brownish hair coats suggestive of parasites & are being closely monitored. Pic: Young leader, Rwamutwe with 1 of 4 infants in the group.pic.twitter.com/k5DpI1aGR8

HEY YOU! Have you registered for Gorilla Doctors LIVE?! Our virtual event is Thursday, Dec 16, 9:00-10:00AM PST. Get up close & personal with Drs. Gaspard & Ricky while they share extraordinary stories of caring for gorillas in the wild! REGISTER (free): https://bit.ly/31qWNDD pic.twitter.com/K78IS7iYX0

Yesterday, Dr. Fabrice conducted a health check of Katsabara group, a family of Grauer's gorillas in the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga National Park. All 4 Grauer's were observed in good visual health. Pictured is adult female Mukokya.pic.twitter.com/4jCmuaWqOE

Dr. Noel conducted a health check of Musilikare group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and observed all 23 mountain gorillas in general good health. Silverback Turakomeje kept displaying during Dr. Noel's visit and he was able to capture this short clip with his phone. pic.twitter.com/VPUlftreco

Weeeeeek-end! Photo by @SkylerBishop for Gorilla Doctors, Mishaya group, Bwindi, 2020.pic.twitter.com/SqF242H2mu

Congratulations to our Executive Director & Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Kirsten Gilardi, the 2021 recipient of the American College of Zoological Medicine Presidential Service Award. Photo: Dr. Gilardi in Uganda, 2019, (pre-covid).pic.twitter.com/Ksq0OH1tCH