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When Dr. Jane became one of the UN's Messengers of Peace, one Roots & Shoots group wanted to celebrate her message in an incredibly interesting way.
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When Dr. Jane became one of the UN's Messengers of Peace, one Roots & Shoots group wanted to celebrate her message in an incredibly interesting way.
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
With recycled materials, they created a giant peace dove puppet – a soaring symbol of hope, community, and compassion.
Photos: Roots & Shoots
When we come together, we can make an incredible difference.
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
When we come together, we can make an incredible difference.
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
"It may seem a small thing to pick up pieces of litter every day," Dr. Jane said. "But if there are a million people picking up pieces of litter [...] think of the amount of litter that will be picked up!"
"She focused on what could be done. She reminded us that change begins with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool."
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"She focused on what could be done. She reminded us that change begins with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool."
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
"That's the message: There's always hope – if we get together and take action."
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"That's the message: There's always hope – if we get together and take action."
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
Dr. Jane knew that young people across the country and around the world could "make the world – again – a better place. The way it was. The way it can be. And the way it will be."
Video: Werklund Centre
This current moment – with climate change worsening and the window closing – demands urgency, integrity, and unity.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This current moment – with climate change worsening and the window closing – demands urgency, integrity, and unity.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
As leaders are coming together this week for COP, the annual climate change conference, the Jane Goodall Institute is urging them to act with this in mind.
Warning: This baby gorilla's story could break your heart.
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Warning: This baby gorilla's story could break your heart.
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
Meet Zeytin.
He was found concealed in one of the cargo shipments going through Istanbul Airport, a victim of the cruel trade where animals – living beings – are treated merely as objects.
Photos: Anadolu Ajansi
"I was nearly sent away from Cambridge!"
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"I was nearly sent away from Cambridge!"
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
She had one more year to go, and yet Dr. Jane was almost sent away from school. But why?
The book she wrote for the National Geographic had just come out – and that had not gone over well.
Video: Teo Weyman
Dr. Jane was the original Chimp Guardian.
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Dr. Jane was the original Chimp Guardian.
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
She revealed to us that these great apes were more like us than not. She discovered that they had emotions and personalities. And she stressed that they deserved to be respected, protected, and cared for.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Fernando Turmo
Meet Jane Goodall.
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Meet Jane Goodall.
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority
Yes, Jane Goodall.
And yes, that's the right photo.
This baby rhino got her name when the Uganda Wildlife Authority started naming rhinos as part of the country’s National Rhino Conservation Strategy.
Photo: Uganda Wildlife Authority
Dr. Jane transformed our understanding of chimpanzees – and opened our eyes to just how similar we, as humans, are. But we have our differences, too!
"If I have to pick one thing that makes us more different from other animals than anything else, it’s the explosive development of our intellect."
"If I have to pick one thing that makes us more different from other animals than anything else, it’s the explosive development of our intellect."
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Dr. Jane transformed our understanding of chimpanzees – and opened our eyes to just how similar we, as humans, are. But we have our differences, too!
"If I have to pick one thing that makes us more different from other animals than anything else, it’s the explosive development of our intellect."
"If I have to pick one thing that makes us more different from other animals than anything else, it’s the explosive development of our intellect."
One year ago, an infant gorilla was rescued. Her name was Mozambique – but she has also been known around here as "ZZ."
Though she was scared when she came to Tchimpounga, dedicated guardians took good care of her – and ZZ's now healthy, energetic, and thriving.
Video: Fernando Turmo
Though she was scared when she came to Tchimpounga, dedicated guardians took good care of her – and ZZ's now healthy, energetic, and thriving.
Video: Fernando Turmo
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
One year ago, an infant gorilla was rescued. Her name was Mozambique – but she has also been known around here as "ZZ."
Though she was scared when she came to Tchimpounga, dedicated guardians took good care of her – and ZZ's now healthy, energetic, and thriving.
Video: Fernando Turmo
Though she was scared when she came to Tchimpounga, dedicated guardians took good care of her – and ZZ's now healthy, energetic, and thriving.
Video: Fernando Turmo
You may know Dr. Jane for her work with chimpanzees – but she said that dogs were her favourite animal!
Chimpanzees were too similar to humans, she said, to be her favourite animal. But dogs showed her how animals possess intelligence, personalities, and emotions.
Video: CBS / 60 Minutes
Chimpanzees were too similar to humans, she said, to be her favourite animal. But dogs showed her how animals possess intelligence, personalities, and emotions.
Video: CBS / 60 Minutes
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
You may know Dr. Jane for her work with chimpanzees – but she said that dogs were her favourite animal!
Chimpanzees were too similar to humans, she said, to be her favourite animal. But dogs showed her how animals possess intelligence, personalities, and emotions.
Video: CBS / 60 Minutes
Chimpanzees were too similar to humans, she said, to be her favourite animal. But dogs showed her how animals possess intelligence, personalities, and emotions.
Video: CBS / 60 Minutes
Young people were Dr. Jane's greatest reason for hope.
She saw how passionate, how committed, and how involved young leaders are. That was true wherever she went – and it's true here at home, in Canada, too.
Photos: Marc Stickler / Riley Lange / Billie Lafleche / Lindsay Currie
She saw how passionate, how committed, and how involved young leaders are. That was true wherever she went – and it's true here at home, in Canada, too.
Photos: Marc Stickler / Riley Lange / Billie Lafleche / Lindsay Currie
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Young people were Dr. Jane's greatest reason for hope.
She saw how passionate, how committed, and how involved young leaders are. That was true wherever she went – and it's true here at home, in Canada, too.
Photos: Marc Stickler / Riley Lange / Billie Lafleche / Lindsay Currie
She saw how passionate, how committed, and how involved young leaders are. That was true wherever she went – and it's true here at home, in Canada, too.
Photos: Marc Stickler / Riley Lange / Billie Lafleche / Lindsay Currie
The work that takes place at Tchimpounga is only ever possible because of your support – and because of the dedicated surrogate caretakers seen here.
They provide critical support to infant chimpanzees, who have been forced to endure unimaginable horrors and trauma.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
They provide critical support to infant chimpanzees, who have been forced to endure unimaginable horrors and trauma.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The work that takes place at Tchimpounga is only ever possible because of your support – and because of the dedicated surrogate caretakers seen here.
They provide critical support to infant chimpanzees, who have been forced to endure unimaginable horrors and trauma.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
They provide critical support to infant chimpanzees, who have been forced to endure unimaginable horrors and trauma.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Over the years, we have been able to learn so much about chimpanzees from Dr. Jane.
Her mother-infant study, which began in the 1960s, continues to be an important cornerstone of the Jane Goodall Institute's research at Gombe Stream National Park.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Stephano Lihedule
Her mother-infant study, which began in the 1960s, continues to be an important cornerstone of the Jane Goodall Institute's research at Gombe Stream National Park.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Stephano Lihedule
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Over the years, we have been able to learn so much about chimpanzees from Dr. Jane.
Her mother-infant study, which began in the 1960s, continues to be an important cornerstone of the Jane Goodall Institute's research at Gombe Stream National Park.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Stephano Lihedule
Her mother-infant study, which began in the 1960s, continues to be an important cornerstone of the Jane Goodall Institute's research at Gombe Stream National Park.
Photos: Hugo van Lawick / Stephano Lihedule
Dr. Jane famously said that dogs were her favourite – so we want to introduce you to the dogs from the Jane Goodall Institute's Canine Detection Unit!
These brave canines work hard at Tchimpounga, both to keep animals and workers safe and to address criminal activity.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
These brave canines work hard at Tchimpounga, both to keep animals and workers safe and to address criminal activity.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Dr. Jane famously said that dogs were her favourite – so we want to introduce you to the dogs from the Jane Goodall Institute's Canine Detection Unit!
These brave canines work hard at Tchimpounga, both to keep animals and workers safe and to address criminal activity.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
These brave canines work hard at Tchimpounga, both to keep animals and workers safe and to address criminal activity.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Now more than ever, we think the world could use some inspiration from Dr. Jane.
She often spoke about the power of young people – and she considered the creation of Roots & Shoots to be one of her greatest accomplishments.
Photos: Gervaz Lushaju / Eric Guzzetta / Robert Ratzer / Susan Janowski
She often spoke about the power of young people – and she considered the creation of Roots & Shoots to be one of her greatest accomplishments.
Photos: Gervaz Lushaju / Eric Guzzetta / Robert Ratzer / Susan Janowski
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Now more than ever, we think the world could use some inspiration from Dr. Jane.
She often spoke about the power of young people – and she considered the creation of Roots & Shoots to be one of her greatest accomplishments.
Photos: Gervaz Lushaju / Eric Guzzetta / Robert Ratzer / Susan Janowski
She often spoke about the power of young people – and she considered the creation of Roots & Shoots to be one of her greatest accomplishments.
Photos: Gervaz Lushaju / Eric Guzzetta / Robert Ratzer / Susan Janowski
"Every day you live, you make some impact on the world, and you can choose what sort of impact you make."
This Halloween, let's take those words to heart – and let's be like Dr. Jane. Instead of grabbing wasteful products and costumes, get creative with what you have.
Photo: Center for Great Apes
This Halloween, let's take those words to heart – and let's be like Dr. Jane. Instead of grabbing wasteful products and costumes, get creative with what you have.
Photo: Center for Great Apes
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Every day you live, you make some impact on the world, and you can choose what sort of impact you make."
This Halloween, let's take those words to heart – and let's be like Dr. Jane. Instead of grabbing wasteful products and costumes, get creative with what you have.
Photo: Center for Great Apes
This Halloween, let's take those words to heart – and let's be like Dr. Jane. Instead of grabbing wasteful products and costumes, get creative with what you have.
Photo: Center for Great Apes
Anzac lost part of her arm when poachers attacked her.
And when she came to our sanctuary, she was suffering from an infection.
But she was very sweet – and very resilient.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Note: We do not endorse the handling of, or close proximity to, wildlife. These are professionals.
And when she came to our sanctuary, she was suffering from an infection.
But she was very sweet – and very resilient.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Note: We do not endorse the handling of, or close proximity to, wildlife. These are professionals.
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Anzac lost part of her arm when poachers attacked her.
And when she came to our sanctuary, she was suffering from an infection.
But she was very sweet – and very resilient.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Note: We do not endorse the handling of, or close proximity to, wildlife. These are professionals.
And when she came to our sanctuary, she was suffering from an infection.
But she was very sweet – and very resilient.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Note: We do not endorse the handling of, or close proximity to, wildlife. These are professionals.
When she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, Dr. Jane knew it needed to outlast her.
She wanted to ensure the work that she cared about could – and would – continue.
With our new strategic plan, we're outlining our commitment to continuing Dr. Jane's mission.
Photo: Katherine Holland
She wanted to ensure the work that she cared about could – and would – continue.
With our new strategic plan, we're outlining our commitment to continuing Dr. Jane's mission.
Photo: Katherine Holland
October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
When she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, Dr. Jane knew it needed to outlast her.
She wanted to ensure the work that she cared about could – and would – continue.
With our new strategic plan, we're outlining our commitment to continuing Dr. Jane's mission.
Photo: Katherine Holland
She wanted to ensure the work that she cared about could – and would – continue.
With our new strategic plan, we're outlining our commitment to continuing Dr. Jane's mission.
Photo: Katherine Holland
Dr. Jane worked hard – but she also knew how to have fun. When she was last here, she even chased around our cameraman!
She had just finished her fireside chat with George Stroumboulopoulos when she turned the corner and saw our cameraman. And then she took off.
You can see the rest here.
She had just finished her fireside chat with George Stroumboulopoulos when she turned the corner and saw our cameraman. And then she took off.
You can see the rest here.
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Dr. Jane worked hard – but she also knew how to have fun. When she was last here, she even chased around our cameraman!
She had just finished her fireside chat with George Stroumboulopoulos when she turned the corner and saw our cameraman. And then she took off.
You can see the rest here.
She had just finished her fireside chat with George Stroumboulopoulos when she turned the corner and saw our cameraman. And then she took off.
You can see the rest here.
The impact that Dr. Jane continues to have, here at home and around the world, is extraordinary.
This month, the Spanish government restarted the process of drafting the "Jane Goodall Law" – which would recognize and protect the rights and dignity of chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas.
This month, the Spanish government restarted the process of drafting the "Jane Goodall Law" – which would recognize and protect the rights and dignity of chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas.
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The impact that Dr. Jane continues to have, here at home and around the world, is extraordinary.
This month, the Spanish government restarted the process of drafting the "Jane Goodall Law" – which would recognize and protect the rights and dignity of chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas.
This month, the Spanish government restarted the process of drafting the "Jane Goodall Law" – which would recognize and protect the rights and dignity of chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas.
"They were the best days of my life, living with these chimpanzees."
More than six decades ago, Dr. Jane set out with her notebook and her binoculars. As we know now, her research completely transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and changed how we saw ourselves.
More than six decades ago, Dr. Jane set out with her notebook and her binoculars. As we know now, her research completely transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and changed how we saw ourselves.
October 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"They were the best days of my life, living with these chimpanzees."
More than six decades ago, Dr. Jane set out with her notebook and her binoculars. As we know now, her research completely transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and changed how we saw ourselves.
More than six decades ago, Dr. Jane set out with her notebook and her binoculars. As we know now, her research completely transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and changed how we saw ourselves.
As we remember Dr. Jane, we're also remembering the more personal moments our team shared with her.
Caitlin shared this post with us, highlighting how humorous and heartfelt Dr. Jane was: https://janegoodall.ca/our-stories/dr-janes-stuffed-animals-were-part-of-her-family/
Photos: Katherine Holland
Caitlin shared this post with us, highlighting how humorous and heartfelt Dr. Jane was: https://janegoodall.ca/our-stories/dr-janes-stuffed-animals-were-part-of-her-family/
Photos: Katherine Holland
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As we remember Dr. Jane, we're also remembering the more personal moments our team shared with her.
Caitlin shared this post with us, highlighting how humorous and heartfelt Dr. Jane was: https://janegoodall.ca/our-stories/dr-janes-stuffed-animals-were-part-of-her-family/
Photos: Katherine Holland
Caitlin shared this post with us, highlighting how humorous and heartfelt Dr. Jane was: https://janegoodall.ca/our-stories/dr-janes-stuffed-animals-were-part-of-her-family/
Photos: Katherine Holland
Save the date: "Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall: A Celebration of a Life of Hope" takes place on Saturday, November 22nd in Toronto.
Join us as we honour Dr. Jane's legacy, reflect on her accomplishments, and celebrate the life she led.
#RememberingJane #ThankYouJane
Photo: Katherine Holland
Join us as we honour Dr. Jane's legacy, reflect on her accomplishments, and celebrate the life she led.
#RememberingJane #ThankYouJane
Photo: Katherine Holland
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Save the date: "Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall: A Celebration of a Life of Hope" takes place on Saturday, November 22nd in Toronto.
Join us as we honour Dr. Jane's legacy, reflect on her accomplishments, and celebrate the life she led.
#RememberingJane #ThankYouJane
Photo: Katherine Holland
Join us as we honour Dr. Jane's legacy, reflect on her accomplishments, and celebrate the life she led.
#RememberingJane #ThankYouJane
Photo: Katherine Holland