Celebrate Little Joe’s Birthday!

We're committed to protecting gorillas and their habitat. Here are some efforts we're involved in, and ways you can help, too!

Gorillas on the line...Answer the Call

In honor of Little Joe’s birthday, help gorillas by recycling your old phone or tablet. We've teamed up with Eco-Cell, a company that partners with zoos across the country, to collect used cell phones and recycle or refurbish them for reuse. All proceeds from donated devices support our Gorilla SAFE program.

Drop off your device in the collection box in the Tropical Forest, or better yet, start your own collection drive! We’ll work with your group, class, team, organization or workplace to join the recycling challenge!

Cross-River Gorilla Conservation at the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary

We've been a longtime supporter of gorilla conservation, devoting passion, expertise and resources to the preservation of this iconic species. Through this partnership, we deepen our commitment to not only Cross-River gorillas, but to the Community Rangers who work to protect them.

AZA SAFE

Zoo New England is proud to support the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' SAFE initiative (Saving Animals from Extinction), a bold effort focused on #SavingSpecies. SAFE is a commitment by the Association's accredited zoos and aquariums to harness our collective resources, focus on specific endangered species, and save them from extinction by restoring healthy populations in the wild. 

Species Survival Plan

Zoo New England participates in the Western lowland gorilla Species Survival Plan. By sharing research and knowledge, participating institutions work together to establish guidelines that best ensure the health of captive populations, and with success, the survival of endangered species.

• Come dressed for the party in your own gorilla mask (pictured here)
• Color a gorilla
• Learn more about the gorilla family
• Zoodopt a western lowland gorilla
• Learn more about western lowland gorillas