A year after bidding farewell to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the beloved talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is set to make her triumphant return to television with a compelling two-hour documentary special, “Saving the Gorillas: Ellen’s Next Adventure.” This exciting program is dedicated to the critical cause of gorilla conservation.
Mark your calendars for September 23rd as Ellen’s documentary is scheduled to premiere on the Discovery Channel. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as it precedes World Gorilla Day, which falls on September 24th. Audiences will have the opportunity to catch a second airing of the documentary on this special day, this time on Animal Planet.
For those who prefer to stream their content, “Saving the Gorillas: Ellen’s Next Adventure” will be available on Discovery+ and Max, ensuring that viewers worldwide can join Ellen on her mission to protect gorilla populations.
This project represents the latest endeavor in Ellen’s longstanding commitment to animal welfare and conservation, a passion shared with her wife, Portia de Rossi. Their dedication to this cause manifested last year with the establishment of “The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund” in Rwanda.
In “Saving the Gorillas,” Ellen DeGeneres pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary primatologist Dian Fossey, whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for gorilla conservation efforts. Speaking about the documentary, Ellen shares, “Every single thing has led me to just have a big enough platform to say, ‘Look at the work Dian Fossey did.”
Ellen’s experience with the gorillas has been transformative. She reflects, “There’s nothing that keeps you more present, more in the moment, than sitting with gorillas.”
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus, nestled alongside the Volcanoes National Park, has already welcomed over 40,000 visitors from across the globe, including local school children. It serves as a hub for research and collaboration dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and the preservation of the surrounding biodiversity.
“Saving the Gorillas: Ellen’s Next Adventure” offers an intimate look into the process of establishing this vital facility and the lasting impact it is making on gorilla conservation efforts.
Don’t miss this captivating documentary as Ellen DeGeneres embarks on her next adventure in the world of wildlife conservation. Tune in on September 23rd to the Discovery Channel and again on World Gorilla Day, September 24th, on Animal Planet to witness Ellen’s unwavering commitment to protecting our endangered gorilla friends.
