
Western Lowland Gorilla
Calling all Conservationists: Donate your Cell Phone to Help Gorillas
Did you know that less than 1% of cell phones are recycled? That's a lot, considering that approximately 95% of Americans own a cell phone!
Many of us have old phones lying around our house that we don’t even use. These phones contain coltan, which is a material mined from the western lowland gorilla's natural habitat. When recycled, old electronics and chargers can have a major impact on the lives of gorillas. Hang up on deforestation by dropping off your used electronics in Franklin Park Zoo's Eco-Cell box! See below for more details.
Image credit: Dallas Zoo