By Gorilla Doctors Staff
on Saturday, August 1st, 2015
in Blog.
How can a simple conversation between friends result in changing the lives of mountain gorillas, veterinary students, and local Rwandan communities? Ask Michelle Olenick and she’ll tell you. Michelle, a local Los Angeles resident, learned of Gorilla Doctors over lunch with a friend when she was sharing photos from her trip to Africa. Michelle first […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Gorilla Doctors Staff
on Monday, September 15th, 2014
in Blog.
Gorilla Doctors Directors Drs. Mike Cranfield & Kirsten Gilardi gave a presentation at Western University in London, Ontario last Thursday and were honored to introduce renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. The event, presented by Docs4GreatApes and hosted by the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, was attended by over 2,000 people and raised funds for […]
By Gorilla Doctors Staff
on Monday, July 7th, 2014
in Blog.
Gorilla Doctors would like to thank Peterborough West Animal Hospital in Ontario, Canada, who recently hosted a fundraiser to support our work to conserve eastern gorillas in central Africa. The Peterborough West Animal Hospital has hosted a fundraiser every year since 2008. After taking a brief break in 2013, the hospital staff geared up to host […]
