Why you never find mountain gorillas in Zoo in Uganda? The fact is that, the mountain gorilla’s habitat is over the mountain so if they will be kept in Zoo then they will not get their proper ecosystem and can die. Well, Uganda destinations ‘’ once known as the Pearl of Africa’’ offers with the scenic natural ecosystem and it’s very easy to find all the medicinal and essential plants in its jungle.

What does the term zoo mean; Zoo is the place where you can see the wild animals lively but locked in different cages as habitat far from their group and family. Every state of your country would be having some zoos or game parks where you go for a safari as group, with your friends and families in order to adventure diversity of wildlife. Where you get a chance to spot animals like tiger, lions, elephant, giraffe, chimpanzee, monkeys among others. But have you noticed that you have never seen mountain gorillas in the Zoo.

You might be wondering why even the popular countries with mountain gorillas can’t see them in the Zoo. The truth is that, Uganda gorillas can not be found in the zoos, they only found in the wild. There are many assumptions but let’s find the real fact ‘’science’’ behind it. Go Uganda Safaris where you will get revealed about the curious secret behind it with us – don’t hesitate to contact us Achieve Global Safaris to get to know more about these species. You will also have a glimpse of these endangered primates of the earth as well as learning a lot from them.

Here some of the factors that can be reason for not finding a mountain gorilla in zoo;

Mountain Gorillas Are Available in Less Numbers

The fact is that, when the earth was pollution free the opportunity of viewing the wildlife species were too high. But with the increase of global warming different forestry areas were home to the range of animals hence getting an inadequate climate that’s making it impossible for the animals to survive in it. Thus, resulting in endangering their population.

Another fact, mountain gorilla’s habitat is over the mountain so if they will be kept in Zoo then they will not get their clear ecosystem and can lose a life.

Uganda jungle is perfect to increase their population;

Well, Uganda destination stuns with the beautiful natural ecosystem as a habitant and food for these species. There are mountains inside the jungle of Uganda that provide sufficient food and an excellent ecosystem for the mountain gorillas to survive. During your Gorilla safaris, you can encounter a large number of mountain gorilla species. Other facts, Mountain gorillas breeds and lives in the Uganda jungle safe and comfortable for their stay.

Note; Mountain gorillas in Uganda can be spotted in two national parks that is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Dietary of mountain gorillas are so specific;

There is outstanding dietary for gorillas which consists of a large number of fruits and leaves that contain water and these plants can be found only in jungles. On a daily basis a gorilla needs nearly 18 Kg of food and consumes less water because those plants have water composition.

 Why You Never Find Mountain Gorillas in Zoo in Uganda?
Mountain Gorilla

But with the increase in the human population deforestation is increasing with the clearing of forests and thus resulting in a decrease in the nutrition of gorillas, which may lead decreasing their population.

Best ways to track them;

The best time to track the mountain gorillas is at 5:00Am dawn. While, this is best time because during this moment the gorillas come out from the deeper jungle looking food, which creates a suitable situation with high chance of seeing gorillas or a group of these innocent creatures.  The gorilla family is under leadership of a silverback and as your tracking them you can have a chance by learning the process of tracking them and also getting much knowledge about their lifestyle.  One to be able to track gorillas during the Uganda Safaris, you have to book a gorilla permit in advance directly from ‘’UWA’’ Uganda Wildlife Authority’’.

Best package to track them;

You must be wondering which gorilla package is perfect for you but the best package which can help you to learn more about them is the 3 days or 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safaris, which can be arranged and reserved by us ‘’Achieve Global Safaris ‘’ a full registered and trustworthy tour company with excellent staffs.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda; Is one of the most incredible lifetime experiences that anyone would never miss on Uganda Safaris. One engaging in this activity, have a great chance of meeting with one of our ancestors who are now on the line of endangered species. Other facts, mountain gorillas are one of the important beings who can engage with the human being to save the environment.

How can we survive mountain gorillas’ year after years;

The best way to protect and be able to see mountain gorillas’ years after years, is to plant some trees and stand against the people who are trying to clear the jungle.

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