The Mountain Gorillas of Virunga National Park

The world’s entire population of endangered mountain gorillas reside between the Virunga Massif and Bwindi Forest, which together span parts of the DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda. The protected montane forests of Virunga National Park are home to more than one third of the global population and saw six newborns in 2022 alone.



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    Mountain Gorilla Facts

    Discover what observation and conservation efforts have revealed about this treasured yet endangered great ape.

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  • Conservation

    Learn more about the threats Virunga’s mountain gorillas face and what’s being done to help increase their numbers.

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  • Mountain Gorilla Families

    Meet the habituated mountain gorilla families of the Park, each with its unique history and family dynamic.

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  • Silverback Gorillas

    Silverbacks are the dominant males of gorilla society. Find out more about their behaviour and characteristics

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  • Adopt A Gorilla

    By adopting a gorilla with Virunga National Park, you support Rangers, community trackers, and gorilla doctors committed to safeguarding the Park’s wild mountain and eastern lowland gorilla populations.

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Support Virunga National Park in its centennial year.

For most runners, crossing the finish line of the Paris Marathon is a moment of triumph—a celebration of endurance, perseverance, and the completion of a gruelling journey. But for the 750 Rangers of Virunga National Park, there is no finish line - each day brings a new challenge.

Every day, they fight—not for medals, but for survival. They stand on the frontlines, protecting endangered wildlife and safeguarding communities in one of the world’s most volatile regions, where almost three decades of conflict have left instability in its wake.

This year, as Virunga marks its 100th anniversary, the reality is stark. Conflict in Eastern Congo has intensified, with major cities such as Goma and Bukavu under rebel control. Despite decades of conservation efforts and our mission to foster regional stability, we find ourselves fighting for survival once again.

Angele’s run is a symbol of our fight.

But she can’t do it alone. Neither can we.

Support Angele’s Marathon