A Gorilla’s Daily Schedule
Productivity hacks, but make it primate. Here’s the day plan that’s been working for silverbacks since forever: wake, eat, vibe, nap, forage a bit, build a leafy bed, sleep. Repeat.
At a glance
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 6am–8am | Wake‑up |
| 8am–10am | Eat |
| 10am–2pm | Eat, Play, Relax, Sleep |
| 2pm–5pm | Travel 300–6,000 Feet* |
| 5pm–6pm | Build Nest |
| 6pm–6am | Sleep |
* Foraging along the way.
Notes
Exact times vary with sunrise/sunset, food availability, and subspecies (mountain vs. western lowland). Daily path length and time budgets are influenced by habitat quality and season.
Sources
- Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund — Night routines & nightly nest building
- SeaWorld: All About Gorillas — Behavior, diurnal activity, daily movement
- Phys.org (2025): Gorillas’ tree time rivals chimpanzees (arboreal foraging context)
- Source material that inspired this: “Gorilla Facts” (archival) and Shane’s original note.