The Gorilla Run | For Gorilla conservation In Africa

On earth there are slightly above 700 Mountain gorillas left. If you are interested in finding where you can indulge yourself in a gorilla safari your may first of all choose the country of destination , between Uganda , Rwanda and Congo. For some of the best mountain gorilla tours This Area is also refered to as the home of Mountain gorillas in Africa. So many people are passionate about these gentle giants that are critically endangered that there are conservation programs set in place to make sure they study what makes these great apes click. Gorilla conservation projects are all running with a great mentor in the history of fighing for these great animals existence , Dian Fossey. On January 22, almost 700 people donned gorilla costumes to take active part in the first annual Austin Gorilla Run, a charity that is focused on benefiting the mountain gorillas Conservation projects that are active in the East African region. Participants ran through downtown Austin on a scenic route near the river. Awards for the race included First to Finish, “Senior Gorilla,” “Furthest Traveled Gorilla,” and other creative categories. The oldest runner was 76, and one participant traveled over 3,000 miles to do the run. There was also a special award for a contestant who finished the five kilometer race in a wheel chair. The highest individual fundraiser generated $868 and one couple made $1,500 for the gorilla charity. The finances that were raised by the Austin Gorilla Run all proceeds to the animal clinic in Africa that focuses on caring for wild gorillas injured by human activities or that have respiratory illnesses. the population of these great giants is rapidly decreasing because of the snares and traps set up to capture or kill them for various reasons. This mainly goes on in area that have not been sensitized enough or organized to generate income through tourism. The gorilla clinic idea came from Dr. Dian Fossey, because she witnessed how many gorilla injuries were happening. Tragically, she was not alive to see it built and providing care for the gorillas she cared for so much. The clinic not only provides care, it conducts research into gorilla diseases in order to both treat and attempt to prevent them.Note that the best times to view gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda is between June to September, however they are available for viewing all year round. If you are interested in attending next year’s gorilla run, visit the Austin Gorilla Run for details.