World Gorilla Day, 24 September 2025
This World Gorilla Day, learn more about these incredible apes and what you can do to help them.
Paul Robinson / WWF-UK
On this day we celebrate Gorillas!
To coincide with World Gorilla Day, we’d like to invite you to get to know more about these amazing apes.
© Rukundo Olivier / IGCP
Forest findings: Latest from the great gorilla count
Would you accept the challenge of surveying an entire forest – on foot – searching for signs of mountain gorillas? On 21 April, teams entered in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to do just that.
© naturepl.com / Andy Rouse / WWF
Learn about gorillas
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Take our short quiz and see how much of a gorilla expert you are.
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Discover more information about gorillas, the issues and threats they are facing, and what you can do to help.
World Gorilla Day activities
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© GettyMore Craft your own gorilla mask
Print our template for a great way to become a great ape!
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