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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
Welfare of individuals, social groups and populations |
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Together
with the Association
of Zoos and Aquariums, the Gorilla SSP serves the 51 accredited zoos housing gorillas in North America. |
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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.
The SSP looks forward to seeing everyone October 28th-31st in Knoxville for the 2018 Interntational Gorilla Workshop, hosted by Zoo Knoxville! Click here for more information. |
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Gorillas
in the News
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Gorillas
in Zoos |
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