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1st Gorilla Orphan Observation Platform Done - with your donations
Well almost!
I took these photos yesterday - and as you can see Observation Platform number 1 is almost done. It rises up just outside one corner of the 40mx40m and has a great view over the orphans, without being too intrusive.
This gives you an idea of where it sits in relation to the perimeter wall.
And this is taken from behind. You access it along this plank. We will also be adding a door in coming days, and a few more planks to darken it a little.
And this is the view from the platform. The 2 heads sticking out are Placide, the electrician who did the wiring around the top of the wall, and Patrick, who oversees the construction of the Senkwekwe Centre.
This was ALL built WITH YOUR DONATIONS.
Thank you!!
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2 Responses to “1st Gorilla Orphan Observation Platform Done - with your donations”
I was curious to see where the platform would be but I knew it would be in an area that wouldn’t disturb the girls and their carers. Education is so important but I knew the team would put the welfare of the girls first. Well done! I think when people are able to watch the girls playing and foraging they will feel closer to them and fall in love with them as we all have. People want to protect what they love so this is ideal!
Looks excellent!
I hope to be able to visit some time and watch the girls from the platform. Hopefully you will get some paying tourists coming through at some point in the near future.