Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Our Endangered Gorrillas
Year of the Gorilla
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has declared 2009 the International Year of the Gorilla. The severity of the problems threatening gorillas are so serious that WAZA has initiated this major awareness campaign, focusing on education and fund raising to support gorilla field conservation projects.
A Plan to Help Gorillas
The 2008 Agreement on the Conservation of Gorillas and their Habitats is a unique international plan to consolidate all gorilla conservation efforts. It focuses on high-priority projects for the long-term survival of gorillas, their habitats and neighboring peoples.
Key activities of this plan are:
• Anti-poaching campaigns
• Reforestation efforts
• Development of sustainability eco-tourism
• Community development projects in areas bordering protected areas for gorillas
• Programs to re-introduce orphaned gorillas into the wild
The Saint Louis Zoo is Helping Gorillas
Throughout the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute, we provide financial and logistical support to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGFI) and Conservation Through Public Health. These are just two of the many conservation organizations working effectively to save gorillas from extinction.
Gorillas
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Although national and international laws exist to protect gorillas, they can be difficult to enforce. If the current steep declines continue, gorillas could become extinct within this century.
Erected by Saint Louis Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 38° 38.14′ N, 90° 17.309′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. Marker can be reached from Wells Drive west of Concourse Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker stands on the grounds of the St. Louis Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Government Dr, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gorilla (here, next to this marker); Two Species - One Fate (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Free Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Threats and Solutions (within shouting distance of this marker); Nest of the Bald Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Loss of Land and Beauty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bringing Back the Beauty
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
