Posted Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Featured on Episode 1 of the 2009-2010 season
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.
More on gorillas from the San Diego Zoo
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