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The Gorilla Species Survival Plan®
Formed
in 1988, the Gorilla SSP is a group of dedicated
professionals with five primary goals:
- Ensuring
the genetic and demographic health of the captive population
- Advancing
the care of captive gorillas
- Engaging
in research to help learn more about gorillas
and
their care
- Educating
the public about critical gorilla issues
- Partnering
with other organizations that seek to
improve the lives of wild and captive
gorillas
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Welfare of individuals, social groups and
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Together
with the Association
of
Zoos and Aquariums, the Gorilla
SSP serves the 51 accredited
zoos housing gorillas in North
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Working
closely with respected professionals in the field, the SSP provides
help and guidance to zoos housing gorillas. Together, zoos and the
SSP seek to provide the best possible environment for these amazing
animals.

September
24 is World Gorilla Day!
Click
here for more information.
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