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