GIBBON CONSERVATION CENTER

A nonprofit center for the study, preservation, and propagation of highly endangered species

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Welcome
to the web site of the Gibbon Conservation Center (GCC) in Santa Clarita, California. GCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit facility established by Alan Richard Mootnick in 1976 for the study, propagation, conservation and betterment of the highly endangered small ape, the gibbon, and for the education of the public about the plight of this fascinating primate.
THIS YEAR MARKS OUR 32nd YEAR OF DEDICATION TO GIBBONS!

Mission Statement
The mission of the Gibbon Conservation Center is to prevent the extinction of this small SE Asian ape, and to advance its study, propagation and conservation by establishing secure captive gene pools in case attempts to preserve species or subspecies in the wild fail. We provide a safe haven for all gibbon species as a complement to protecting them in the wild. We educate the public, assist zoos and rescue centers in better captive management, encourage noninvasive behavioral studies, and support ongoing field conservation projects.

photo by J. Zuckerman

Nomascus l. leucogenys

News:

Our local paper did an article on GCC Feb. 16, 2010
Watch a video for Charity One Insurance that includes a segment about GCC
Visit us on Facebook

(Sorry, no new volunteers can sign up. The program has reached its limit of 1 million volunteers--thank you to all who participated.)
Our fundraiser, Breakfast with the Gibbons, Sun. Oct. 18 was a big success--thank you to all who supported us.
URGENT PLEA TO OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS: The Gibbon Conservation Center needs funds to purchase property . . . read more
FIRES Sept. '09: We would like to thank everyone who has contacted us in regards to the recent fires. We are not in any danger of being in the fires. The fires are approximately 25 miles from us in two directions. The air quality is not as good as we normally have. All of the gibbons appear to be fine. I wish everyone the very best and hope to see you at our next fundraiser on 18 October. Alan
New ways to help the Gibbon Center . . . read more
An article about GCC and Alan Mootnick appeared in the Los Angeles Times June 11, 2008 along with a video.
View KNBC Patrick Healy's report on the Gibbon Center's need to relocate, which aired May 23, 2008.
Video of a 2005 interview with Alan Mootnick by Leon Worden at Santa Clarita Valley TV see embedded video
Nippy, World's Oldest Known Gibbon Dies . . . read more
The Gibbon Center was recently featured on ABC News
White-handed gibbons extinct in China . . . read more
Rare Births: We are proud to announce the birth of a female pileated gibbon. . . read more
Good News for Hoolock Gibbons in Their Native Habitat: read more
Employment Opportunity: Paid position available--Veterinary Technician
We formerly were known as the International Center for Gibbon Studies (ICGS) but we have changed our name. We hope the new name will be easier to remember, and we feel it more clearly states who we are and what we do.

photo by R. Agha

Alan Mootnick

The purpose of this website is to emphasize the endangerment of gibbons and their unique behavioral and ecological adaptations. We also anticipate the publication of the results of primatologists' research on gibbons. This website summarizes past and ongoing noninvasive behavioral study at GCC. In the future we will advertise opportunities at GCC and at other venues, such as upcoming meetings, conferences, and internships.
We will feature different species of gibbons, and highlight what makes them unique from the other gibbon species. We at GCC hope you enjoy this website and will often return to visit us.

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