Growing Up Gorilla Doctors

Growing Up Gorilla Doctors By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 in Blog.

“The mountain gorillas will be extinct by 2000. We need a veterinarian on site.” According to mountain gorilla lore, Dian Fossey said this to Ruth Morris Keesling at the international symposium, ‘What We Can Learn about Humankind from Apes,’ held in California in May 1981. The genesis of Gorilla Doctors began with those six words […]

How you can help gorillas in an increasingly virtual world

How you can help gorillas in an increasingly virtual world By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 in Blog.

At Gorilla Doctors, we regularly report on our work helping ill and injured mountain and Grauer’s gorillas with our hands-on veterinary care. But as you know, gorillas help one another all the time, and sometimes, even help Gorilla Doctors! Keep reading to learn more and discover different ways you can get involved and lend Gorilla […]

Gorilla Doctors’ West Coast Swing

Gorilla Doctors’ West Coast Swing By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 in Blog.

by Kirsten Gilardi, US Director Dr. Eddy’s wonderfully unexpected trip to California earlier this month presented Gorilla Doctors with some great opportunities to reach out to our donors to say THANK YOU in person at events in Seattle and Los Angeles. Along the way, we made many new friends for Gorilla Doctors too. After Eddy […]

Houston Zoo Continues Critical Support & Highlights Gorilla Doctors Work

Houston Zoo Continues Critical Support & Highlights Gorilla Doctors Work By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Thursday, May 28th, 2015 in Blog.

The Houston Zoo, a long-time supporter of Gorilla Doctors, celebrated the opening of their brand new gorilla exhibit this month. The $28 million exhibit is home to 7 western lowland gorillas and, at 4,000 square feet, is said to be the largest gorilla exhibit in the world. Zoo staff chose to highlight the opening of […]

Thanking Donors at Tucos Restaurant in Davis, California

Thanking Donors at Tucos Restaurant in Davis, California By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Monday, September 29th, 2014 in Blog.

Gorilla Doctors Directors Drs. Mike Cranfield and Kirsten Gilardi with Chef Pru Mendez in front of Tucos Restaurant in Davis, CA. On Wednesday, September 24th, Tucos Restaurant in Davis, CA hosted a special evening for Gorilla Doctors. “Small Plates, Big Thanks,” was a chance to honor and appreciate current Gorilla Doctors supporters and reach out […]

Sacramento Zoo Support Gorilla Doctors Through Quarters for Conservation Program

Sacramento Zoo Support Gorilla Doctors Through Quarters for Conservation Program By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Monday, February 10th, 2014 in Blog.

Gorilla Doctors would like to give thanks to our newest supporter, the Sacramento Zoo in California, for their generous donation of $18,000 to support gorilla conservation!  “The Sacramento Zoo is increasing its commitment to conservation by supporting exciting field conservation projects both locally and around the globe with the Quarters for Conservation program. Through the […]

Gorilla Love Attendees Chuck and Max Block, Conservation International’s Russ Mittermeier and Son Visit Gorilla Doctors

Gorilla Love Attendees Chuck and Max Block, Conservation International's Russ Mittermeier and Son Visit Gorilla Doctors By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Thursday, December 26th, 2013 in Blog.

by Dr. Jan Ramer I had a fun visit this week with Gorilla Doctors donors Chuck and Max Block, and their traveling companions Conservation International President Russ Mittermeier and his son Mickey!  I met Chuck and Max at Gorilla Love Beverly Hills – the Gorilla Doctors first major west coast fundraiser on November 4th, where […]

Project V.E.T.S. Donates IDEXX Computer to Regional Lab in Rwanda

Project V.E.T.S. Donates IDEXX Computer to Regional Lab in Rwanda By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Monday, December 16th, 2013 in Blog.

Over the past five years, Project V.E.T.S. has donated crucial pieces of equipment and supplies that has allowed Gorilla Doctors to continue to provide the best health care to eastern gorillas and other species of animals in the region. To date, Project V.E.T.S. has donated blood chemistry analyzers, centrifuges, computers, surgical instruments, medications, and microscopes. […]

Support Gorilla Doctors on Giving Tuesday

Support Gorilla Doctors on Giving Tuesday By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 in Blog.

Begin your holiday season with a meaningful donation to help wild, critically-endangered gorillas beat the odds for survival. Your contributions, however large or small, enable the Gorilla Doctors to provide wild and orphaned gorillas with life-saving medical care.  Powered by the non-profit Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project and the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center, Gorilla Doctors’ […]

Gorilla Love – Beverly Hills a Monumental Success

Gorilla Love - Beverly Hills a Monumental Success By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 in Blog.

Beverly Hills rolled out the green carpet for the Gorilla Doctors of Africa on Monday, November 4th. Three hundred wildlife enthusiasts and adventure travelers turned out to show their “Gorilla Love” at the prestigious ACE Gallery. This was the first major west coast fundraiser for the Gorilla Doctors, and without a doubt, was deemed a […]