Working alongside Gabon Untouched, CIRMF, IRET, Fondation Lékédi, Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz, ANPN and the Ministry of Water and Forests, we combine wildlife veterinary medicine, science, emergency response and local expertise to protect great apes across Gabon.

Our programme connects five complementary initiatives:

A Second Chance for 20 Chimpanzees

Franceville

For more than 20 years, these chimpanzees contributed to biomedical research that advanced human medicine. When the research programme ended, the funding disappeared—but the animals remained.
Today, 20 chimpanzees still live at CIRMF. Together with the Government of Gabon and our partners, we are working towards their urgent transfer from concrete enclosures to a protected forest island sanctuary.
Wild Spirit supports veterinary assessments, health screening, nutrition, permits, logistics and translocation planning.

Rehabilitation Programme 8 Gorillas

Omboué • Fernan-Vaz Lagoon

Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz currently cares for approximately eight rescued western lowland gorillas, most orphaned by poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking.
Wild Spirit supports veterinary care, health monitoring, rehabilitation, fundraising and the development of protected island habitats for their long-term future.

Emergency Rescue & Orphan Care

Across Gabon

New orphaned chimpanzees and gorillas continue to be rescued after their families are killed for bushmeat or wildlife trafficking.
Through the Wild Spirit Emergency Rescue Fund, we help cover veterinary treatment, transport, permits, milk formula, nutrition, dedicated caregivers and long-term rehabilitation.

Doussala Great Ape Conservation Programme

Moukalaba-Doudou National Park.

Doussala lies within one of Gabon’s most important landscapes for wild chimpanzees and gorillas.
Wild Spirit supports the local school serving 24 children, many of whose parents work as trackers, field assistants and conservation staff. Our support includes education, meals, uniforms, school materials, healthcare and community conservation.

Wildlife Veterinary Medicine & Capacity Building

Across Gabon

Wildlife veterinary medicine is at the heart of our work.
We provide specialist expertise, equipment and training in emergency care, diagnostics, disease surveillance, translocation, rehabilitation and conservation research—strengthening local capacity for the future.