April 2024

Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park Becomes Our First Certified Gorilla Friendly™  Park

Image credit: WCS Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network (WFEN) is proud to announce that Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park has become our first Certified Gorilla Friendlyâ„¢ Park. Gorilla Friendlyâ„¢ certification guarantees the application of best practices in all gorilla-related operations, from tourism to research, to safeguard the well-being of the primates and ensure active support for and from […]

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Certified Gorilla Friendlyâ„¢ Eco-label Extended to Bwindi Park Edge Communities in Uganda

(Photo credit: Thomas Marent) The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is classified as an endangered species by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, with a current estimated population of 1,063 individuals. Found only in the Virunga Transboundary Landscape that includes Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, mountain gorillas are extremely vulnerable to

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covid-19

Important Notice:

Gorillas may be susceptible to SARS CoV-2 (causing COVID-19) and therefore taking this Pledge is more important than ever! Correct wearing and disposal of face masks is now mandatory at sites, and the recommended minimum viewing distance for gorilla visitation has increased from 7m to 10 m (33 feet).Â