THE HOUSTON ZOO CONNECTS COMMUNITIES WITH ANIMALS TO INSPIRE ACTION TO SAVE WILDLIFE AND IS COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO SAVE ANIMALS IN THE WILD. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION HERITAGE TURAMBES VISION OF HEALTHY PEOPLE AND HEALTHY WILDLIFE. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR HUMAN HEALTH AND HYGIENE THREAT REDUCTION FOR GORILLAS AND OTHER WILDLIFE, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, PLUS STAFF SALARIES.