A. Mountain gorillas are among the few species to recover from the brink of extinction, moving from Critically Endangered to Endangered thanks to decades of conservation work. By adopting a gorilla, you directly support Virunga’s ongoing efforts to protect both mountain and eastern lowland gorillas. Your donation helps support Rangers, community trackers, and veterinarians who safeguard these remarkable animals every day.

A. Your contribution strengthens on-the-ground conservation in Virunga National Park. It supports Rangers and community trackers who monitor gorilla families, remove snares, and protect their habitats from threats such as poaching and deforestation. Every donation plays a vital role in ensuring these gorillas have a future in the wild.

A. When you adopt a gorilla, you’ll receive Virunga’s quarterly Gorilla Conservation Magazine, filled with updates about the mountain and eastern lowland gorillas, their families, and their dynamics. You’ll also have the chance to submit questions to our community trackers and learn more about the Park’s ongoing conservation work.

A. Yes! Adopting a gorilla makes a meaningful and lasting gift. It’s a thoughtful way to honour a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or share your passion for wildlife with someone who also cares about conservation.

A. All donations directly support the protection of Virunga’s gorillas and their habitats. Your contribution funds Rangers, community trackers, veterinary care, and long-term monitoring programs that keep these populations safe and thriving.

A. You can adopt a mountain or eastern lowland gorilla easily using the donation form on top of this page.

A. If you’d like to cancel your adoption, please log into your Donorbox account using the link below. If you don’t remember your password, you can reset it here: https://donorbox.org/user_session/new