Betty White, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 99, was a longtime supporter of the Columbus Zoo and Jack Hanna.
, an organization dedicated to conserving mountain and eastern lowland gorillas through veterinary medicine.
"Our long collaboration with Morris Animal Foundation and Partners In Conservation is a testament to the positive influence zoos can have on wildlife conservation efforts," said Kirsten Gilardi, Gorilla Doctors' executive director and chief veterinary officer. "We are thrilled to receive this grant in honor of Betty White, a true champion for all.”
Mountain gorillas are considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, with a population of 1,063 individuals.
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