Karisoke Research Center has come a long way since 1967. Below are a list (not exhausive) of their current achievements.

• Increased tracking and anti-poaching staff
• Increase in gorilla population from 2003 to 2010, with the greatest number of increase spotted at areas monitored by Karisoke
• Supports public education and ecotourism
• Expanding research to support other rare local species of plants and animals
• Operation of a facility for rescued gorillas
• Providing primary school students with lesson materials
• Conducting conservation programs for secondary school students
• Trained local park staff and other conservation partners with biodiversity knowledge.