World Gorilla Day creates the opportunity for people all over the world to come together to celebrate gorillas, and more importantly, take action to protect gorillas in the wild.

This year, as we celebrate the 6th World Gorilla Day, we also celebrate our organization's 55th anniversary. Established by Dian Fossey, Karisoke is the longest running gorilla field study site fully dedicated to the conservation, protection, and study of gorillas and their habitats in Africa. There are many great organizations and individuals dedicated to fighting for their survival, but greater awareness and investment are essential to gaining ground for gorillas. World Gorilla Day strives to be a rallying point for bolstering appreciation and action for these great apes.