# Portia gifted Ellen a Rwanda gorilla project in 2018; its campus welcomed 40,000+ visitors by 2023

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:21:54+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2018-portia-de-rossi-surprised-ellen-degeneres-with-a-gorilla-conservation-project-by-september-2023-its-rwanda-campus-had-welcomed-over-40000-visitors-including-more-than-7500-local-schoolchildren/articleshow/135151560.cms
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Portia de Rossi gifted Ellen DeGeneres a conservation project which led to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus opening in Rwanda. The campus supports wildlife protection and offers educational opportunities for local students and communities. Since its opening, it has welcomed numerous visitors and hosted thousands of Rwandan schoolchildren for science lessons. The project emphasizes sustainable practices

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