In celebration of World Gorilla Day, get to know our gorilla troop and discover what it takes to protect these incredible animals and their rainforest homes.

Included with general Zoo admission. No additional purchase or reservation is required for Zoo members. Event takes place rain or shine!

Meet our western lowland gorillas, learn how zookeepers and conservation scientists identify individual gorillas, and put your observation skills to the test. Get hands-on with gorilla enrichment and discover how specialized materials and activities help keep our gorillas healthy and engaged.

Learn about the challenges facing gorillas in the wild, including habitat loss, and how Zoo New England and conservation partners are working to protect them. And be sure to take a conservation pledge and discover ways you can help support gorillas and their rainforest homes.

 Committed to Conservation

Help gorillas by recycling your old phone or tablet
By recycling your phone, you help protect animals that live in areas where cell phone materials are mined. Help us by donating your electronic device at Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo, or better yet, start your own collection drive!

Cross-River Gorilla Conservation
Zoo New England has 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 not only to Cross-River gorillas, but to the Community Rangers who work to protect them.

Species Survival Plan
We're a longtime participant in the Western Lowland Gorilla Species Survival Plan, a cooperative, inter-zoo program coordinated nationally through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). SSPs help to ensure the survival of selected species in zoos and aquariums, most of which are threatened or endangered, and enhance conservation of these species in the wild.

Just For Fun:

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