​About the GCC

Our Mission
To promote the conservation, study and care of gibbons through public education and habitat preservation.

The Gibbon Conservation Center

• Was established in 1976 by Alan Richard Mootnick.
• Houses the rarest group of apes in the Western Hemisphere.
• Is the only institution in the world to house and breed all four genera of gibbon.
• Has successfully reproduced 7 gibbon species.
• Provides observation and non-invasive research opportunities for students and scientists.
• Participates in all relevant Species Survival Plans (SSPs).
• Provides consulting services to zoos, museums, government agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and individual scientists on species identification and gibbon care.
• Assists with gibbon rescue programs in Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and Indonesia.
• Offers educational opportunites for students of all ages.

Dear GCC Community,
As many of you know we've been working on purchasing land these past two years.  While it wasn't part of our plans we had the opportunity to purchase the land the GCC was previously renting.  This has been a huge step forward in the long term success of the Center which has been made possible by you. Thank you! We hope to see you soon.
Sincerely, 
​GCC Staff