Gorilla Doctors
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The only organization in the world dedicated to conserving wild mountain + Grauer's gorillas through veterinary medicine and a One Health approach. Established in 1986.
Based in: Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, USA
Based in: Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, USA
For Thanksgiving our US-based team will be taking a short break - just hanging out with friends & family. In the spirit of giving thanks, we are grateful to our Gorilla Doctors community – your support for our mission keep us inspired all year long and help us keep our gorilla patients healthy.
November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
For Thanksgiving our US-based team will be taking a short break - just hanging out with friends & family. In the spirit of giving thanks, we are grateful to our Gorilla Doctors community – your support for our mission keep us inspired all year long and help us keep our gorilla patients healthy.
On November 20, Dr. Adrien visited the 22 mountain gorillas of Muhoza group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Following his observations that several gorillas had browning hair, fecal samples are being collected so that we can test for parasites and determine a treatment plan, if necessary.
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
On November 20, Dr. Adrien visited the 22 mountain gorillas of Muhoza group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Following his observations that several gorillas had browning hair, fecal samples are being collected so that we can test for parasites and determine a treatment plan, if necessary.
Join us in DR Congo for a LIVE tour of our brand new facility located at Virunga National Park's headquarters. You don't want to miss this fun and informative hour with Gorilla Doctors.
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Join us in DR Congo for a LIVE tour of our brand new facility located at Virunga National Park's headquarters. You don't want to miss this fun and informative hour with Gorilla Doctors.
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
Can you see the family resemblance between Rwunguko and her baby Umutoni? Dr. Adrien photographed them yesterday during a health check on the 20 members of Kwitonda group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda. While a few of the silverbacks had minor wounds, the overall health of the group appeared good.
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Can you see the family resemblance between Rwunguko and her baby Umutoni? Dr. Adrien photographed them yesterday during a health check on the 20 members of Kwitonda group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda. While a few of the silverbacks had minor wounds, the overall health of the group appeared good.
Fortunately, Ishavu remained active and with good appetite.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fortunately, Ishavu remained active and with good appetite.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
During the health check, Dr. Adrien observed a deep laceration on Ishavu's back as well as smaller wounds on Ishavu's left foot (likely the cause of his limp).
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
During the health check, Dr. Adrien observed a deep laceration on Ishavu's back as well as smaller wounds on Ishavu's left foot (likely the cause of his limp).
Earlier this week, Dr. Adrien checked on silverback Ishavu of Kureba group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda following reports of multiple wounds affecting his movement.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Earlier this week, Dr. Adrien checked on silverback Ishavu of Kureba group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda following reports of multiple wounds affecting his movement.
Dr. Gaspard reports that the lesions on Isano are healing well! Routine monitoring will continue.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Dr. Gaspard reports that the lesions on Isano are healing well! Routine monitoring will continue.
A recent field note indicated that the lesions appeared to be healing, confirmed by Gorilla Doctors veterinary intern Emmanuel during a health check on October 28. This past Monday, Dr. Gaspard visited Agashya group to follow-up with Isano.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A recent field note indicated that the lesions appeared to be healing, confirmed by Gorilla Doctors veterinary intern Emmanuel during a health check on October 28. This past Monday, Dr. Gaspard visited Agashya group to follow-up with Isano.
In November 2023, he was treated under anesthesia – however, the lesions persisted. While the specific cause is still unknown, Isano has appeared to be in good health aside from the lesions.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In November 2023, he was treated under anesthesia – however, the lesions persisted. While the specific cause is still unknown, Isano has appeared to be in good health aside from the lesions.
For over 2 years, silverback Isano of Agashya group in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park has been closely monitored for skin lesions around his upper body.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For over 2 years, silverback Isano of Agashya group in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park has been closely monitored for skin lesions around his upper body.
Lulingu has since integrated with Kipura group, led by dominant silverback Mwasa. As of the group's most recent health check conducted by Dr. Cedric on October 31, Lulingu and the other 5 Grauer’s gorilla in the group appear to be in good health!
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Lulingu has since integrated with Kipura group, led by dominant silverback Mwasa. As of the group's most recent health check conducted by Dr. Cedric on October 31, Lulingu and the other 5 Grauer’s gorilla in the group appear to be in good health!
Lulingu was transported to Mt. Tshiaberimu sector of Virunga National Park via helicopter accompanied by a Gorilla Doctor — just like she was for her original transport to GRACE almost a decade before.
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Lulingu was transported to Mt. Tshiaberimu sector of Virunga National Park via helicopter accompanied by a Gorilla Doctor — just like she was for her original transport to GRACE almost a decade before.
Gorilla Doctors’ DRC Head Veterinarian Dr. Eddy monitored Lulingu’s health during the transfer, as our veterinary team does for every orphan transport to GRACE.
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Gorilla Doctors’ DRC Head Veterinarian Dr. Eddy monitored Lulingu’s health during the transfer, as our veterinary team does for every orphan transport to GRACE.
#ThrowbackThursday: In 2016, an orphaned Grauer’s gorilla named Lulingu was confiscated from poachers by ICCN. A few months later, Lulingu was transferred to GRACE (Gorilla Rehabilitation & Conservation Education Center), the world’s only rehabilitation center for Grauer’s gorillas.
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
#ThrowbackThursday: In 2016, an orphaned Grauer’s gorilla named Lulingu was confiscated from poachers by ICCN. A few months later, Lulingu was transferred to GRACE (Gorilla Rehabilitation & Conservation Education Center), the world’s only rehabilitation center for Grauer’s gorillas.
While they appeared to be in good health, he noted that silverback Katsabara (pictured) seemed to be taking a longer rest than usual before resuming normal eating activities. He will be closely monitored.
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
While they appeared to be in good health, he noted that silverback Katsabara (pictured) seemed to be taking a longer rest than usual before resuming normal eating activities. He will be closely monitored.
A couple other members of the group appear to have some hair loss on their shoulders. Teams will continue to closely monitor the group in case any veterinary intervention is needed.
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A couple other members of the group appear to have some hair loss on their shoulders. Teams will continue to closely monitor the group in case any veterinary intervention is needed.
Among the 17 members of the group, our veterinarians observed that adult females Kashayu and Bukana's physical appearance and activity levels have improved since their last health check.
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Among the 17 members of the group, our veterinarians observed that adult females Kashayu and Bukana's physical appearance and activity levels have improved since their last health check.
Yesterday, Drs. Fred and Nelson visited the mountain gorillas of Busingye group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a routine health check.
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Yesterday, Drs. Fred and Nelson visited the mountain gorillas of Busingye group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a routine health check.
It seems like we're constantly posting baby gorillas...and we're not mad about it!
Dr. Adrien checked on Izuba group in Volcanoes NP and observed all 11 members -- overall, the 11 mountain gorillas in the group appear to be in good health!
Pictured: Inkunga with her newborn
Dr. Adrien checked on Izuba group in Volcanoes NP and observed all 11 members -- overall, the 11 mountain gorillas in the group appear to be in good health!
Pictured: Inkunga with her newborn
October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It seems like we're constantly posting baby gorillas...and we're not mad about it!
Dr. Adrien checked on Izuba group in Volcanoes NP and observed all 11 members -- overall, the 11 mountain gorillas in the group appear to be in good health!
Pictured: Inkunga with her newborn
Dr. Adrien checked on Izuba group in Volcanoes NP and observed all 11 members -- overall, the 11 mountain gorillas in the group appear to be in good health!
Pictured: Inkunga with her newborn
Happy Monday! Following a recent health check, Dr. Gaspard reports that all members of Ntambara group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda appear to be in good health — including Urahirwa and her newborn infant (pictured).
October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Happy Monday! Following a recent health check, Dr. Gaspard reports that all members of Ntambara group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda appear to be in good health — including Urahirwa and her newborn infant (pictured).
Dr. Cedric trekked into the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga National Park, DR Congo to check on the 5 Grauer's gorillas in Katsabara group. All 5 gorillas appeared to be in good health!
Pictured: Ndekesiri's infant hitching a ride on her back
Pictured: Ndekesiri's infant hitching a ride on her back
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Dr. Cedric trekked into the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga National Park, DR Congo to check on the 5 Grauer's gorillas in Katsabara group. All 5 gorillas appeared to be in good health!
Pictured: Ndekesiri's infant hitching a ride on her back
Pictured: Ndekesiri's infant hitching a ride on her back
Dr. Adrien recently checked on the 24 members of Musilikale group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and reports that all appear to be in good visual health. Enjoy some of the photos he took during the health check visit!
October 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dr. Adrien recently checked on the 24 members of Musilikale group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and reports that all appear to be in good visual health. Enjoy some of the photos he took during the health check visit!
Since earlier this year, our veterinary team has been administering deworming treatments for adult female Ruterana of Rushegura group in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. Recently, Dr. Nelson visited Rushegura group to do a follow-up assessment of Ruterana after her third deworming treatment.
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Since earlier this year, our veterinary team has been administering deworming treatments for adult female Ruterana of Rushegura group in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. Recently, Dr. Nelson visited Rushegura group to do a follow-up assessment of Ruterana after her third deworming treatment.
Monday Muturengere Mood! 😴
Dr. Adrien entered Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda on October 9 to conduct a routine health check on Isimbi group. All 22 members of the group appeared to be in general good health.
Pictured: (1st) Silverback Muturengere yawning and (2nd) Isimbi group resting together
Dr. Adrien entered Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda on October 9 to conduct a routine health check on Isimbi group. All 22 members of the group appeared to be in general good health.
Pictured: (1st) Silverback Muturengere yawning and (2nd) Isimbi group resting together
October 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Monday Muturengere Mood! 😴
Dr. Adrien entered Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda on October 9 to conduct a routine health check on Isimbi group. All 22 members of the group appeared to be in general good health.
Pictured: (1st) Silverback Muturengere yawning and (2nd) Isimbi group resting together
Dr. Adrien entered Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda on October 9 to conduct a routine health check on Isimbi group. All 22 members of the group appeared to be in general good health.
Pictured: (1st) Silverback Muturengere yawning and (2nd) Isimbi group resting together