Meet The Namers
Over the last 15 years, more than 300 mountain gorillas have been named. This year, 24 baby gorillas were named by the vets, rangers, trackers, porters and guides who protect the gorillas, as well as special guests from Arsenal Football Club.
Angelique Nikuze
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Prosper Kaberabose
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Emmanuel Nzabonimpa
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Francois Xavier Ndugutse
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Eric Kabeja
Volcanoes National Park
Honorine Uwiragiye
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Emmanuel Munyembabazi
Ranger, Volcanoes National Park
Solange Mugeni
Porter, Volcanoes National Park
Jean Damascene Hategekimana
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Odile Nyiraguhirwa
Guide, Volcanoes National Park
Marie-Louise Mbabazi
Community Based Conservation & Education Specialist, Rwanda Development Board
Loyce Gashumba
Guide, Volcanoes National Park
Jean Bosco Iryamukuru
Guide, Volcanoes National Park
Felicien Munyemanzi
Ranger, Volcanoes National Park
Pelagie Mutuyimana
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Jacques Bisamaza
Porter, Volcanoes National Park
Fidele Nizeyimana
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Francois Bigirimana
Guide, Volcanoes National Park
Emmanuel Irakoze
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Faustin Nibishaka
Tracker, Volcanoes National Park
Dr. Antoine Mudakikwa
Retired Veterinarian
Arsenal Football Club
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal Football Club
Hector Bellerin
Arsenal Football Club
Bernd Leno