Ellen Degeners campus – Diane Fossey Tomb
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The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is a state-of-the-art facility located in Musanze, Rwanda, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, where Dian Fossey based her research. The campus was funded by the Ellen Fund, a philanthropic organization founded by American comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
The campus was opened in February 2022 and is designed to be a hub for gorilla conservation and education. It houses the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s headquarters, a research center, a conservation education center, and a visitor center. The campus also includes a veterinary clinic, a nursery for orphaned gorillas, and a housing complex for visiting researchers and students.
The Diane Fossey Tomb is located on the grounds of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus. Fossey was an American primatologist and conservationist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas. She was murdered in her research camp in 1985. Her tomb is a simple stone marker with a plaque that reads: “Dian Fossey, 1932-1985. In memory of a woman who loved gorillas more than people.”
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is a vital resource for gorilla conservation and education. It is also a place where visitors can learn about the life and work of Dian Fossey, a woman who dedicated her life to protecting these amazing creatures.
Here are some of the things you can do at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund:
Visit the Diane Fossey Tomb
- Learn about the life and work of Dian Fossey
- See gorillas up close (through a glass window)
- Visit the veterinary clinic and nursery
- Take a guided tour of the campus
- Attend a lecture or workshop on gorilla conservation
- Purchase souvenirs from the visitor center
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is a must-visit for anyone interested in gorilla conservation or the life and work of Dian Fossey. It is a place where you can learn about these amazing creatures and help to ensure their survival for future generations.
