2009 is the Year of the Gorilla; Gorillas in Rwanda are a Big Tourist Draw
Topics: Environment
Featured on Episode 1 of the 2009-2010 season, aired on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
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Conservationists have declared 2009 the year of the gorilla. In Rwanda, gorillas are also a source of national pride, not to mention a big tourist attraction. David McKenzie took a trip into the mountains to see how they're faring in northwest Rwanda’s Volcano Park. Tourists pay $500 for a gorilla permit. Just 8 people are allowed to visit each gorilla group and there are often waiting lists to get up the mountain, making gorilla spotting one of the most sought after day trips in the world. There are fewer than 800 mountain gorillas left on the planet, so park officials must weigh the money against the risks.
Additional Information:
More on gorillas from the San Diego Zoo
NATURE: The Gorilla King Web Pages
News Story - 35 year old gorilla Titus has died of old age
Lesson Plan: Download the PDF
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Lesson plans and activities about mountain gorillas, grades 3 to 8, science, social studies and technology.
Standards Addressed: Various standards in science, social studies and technology.
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I think the baby gorillas are so cute and I like how people try to help them. I think it is cute how the baby gorillas get on their mothers back
Macie Wolford 4:15 PM 9/20/09