Welcome to the Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project
Mabeke (Drawn by artist Davina Bosanquet)
The Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project (FVGP) is based at Ompando and Evengue-Ezango island, which are located 12 kms south of Omboué and north of Loango National Park within the Ogooué-Maritime province of the Republic of Gabon.
This website aims to promote awareness on the illegal bush meat and pet trades that are, added to habitat loss and emerging diseases, contributing to the imminent decimation of Western Lowland gorillas, Gorilla gorilla gorilla.
You can read about what we do and about gorillas, both wild and those rescued from the illegal bush meat and pet trades. Some of them have found safety and dignity within our Sanctuary, whereas others may one day return back into the wild. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the protection and conservation of our remaining wild gorilla populations and tropical forests, respectively.
Gimenu (Drawn by artist Davina Bosanquet)
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