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Captive Animal Facility Checklist: Know Before You Go!

April 01, 2026 — YOU can help identify which of the sanctuaries, zoos, and wildlife facilities near you are humane and which should be avoided for their inappropriate captive care and/or for exploiting animals. The Netflix documentary ‘Tiger King’, captured the attention of millions of viewers by highlighting an example of cruel and dangerous animal entertainment park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Unfortunately, the show did not spend enough […]

A World of Good: EARTH DAY 2020

April 01, 2026 — Earth Day is finally here! Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate our shared planetary home, the birth of the modern environmental movement, and take action to protect natural resources and species. This year we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and we’re definitely going BIG for our big beautiful blue planet. There are […]

How to Be Alone, Together

April 01, 2026 — Right now, it may feel difficult to stay engaged and connected while protecting your health by social distancing at home. That’s why we’ve put together some fun resources to help you, your family and your friends continue showing up for your community, get engaged (Step 1 in the Roots & Shoots 4-Step Formula) and learn […]

JGI STAFF INSPO: Making Social Distancing #GOODFORALL

April 01, 2026 — The Jane Goodall Institute is the tangible demonstration of Jane’s vision turned into reality. Just like the rest of the world, JGI staff all over the globe are at home, continuing to work tirelessly to fulfill our mission. So much of what we’re reflecting on now as a team is that our work too often […]

In Crisis, Hope Has the Power to Transform

April 01, 2026 — We are currently experiencing a great test to our core philosophy – that there is always hope and that hope has the power to transform our world for the better. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is a crisis that will touch nearly everyone, affecting not only those who become ill, but also so many who are suffering already because of the […]

Take Care Before We Share: Protecting Great Apes on Social Media

April 01, 2026 — This blog was written by JGI Global Chair, Patrick van Veen on behalf of JGI Global Chapters 2020 is a special year for the Jane Goodall Institute because it marks 60 years of science, learning and conservation at Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, where Jane Goodall started her ground-breaking research into chimpanzees. What was […]

Is That Social Media Post APEpropriate Content to Share?

April 01, 2026 — Last year, Dr. Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute weighed in on a popular social media post which was making the rounds: a young chimpanzee scrolling on a cellphone. Though some thought the intent was good – demonstrating that chimpanzees are highly intelligent – the result and the backstory of this individual chimpanzee were […]

A Look Back, A Leap Forward: Hope is Good for All

April 01, 2026 — To spread hope for 2020, and to showcase all we were able to achieve because of you in 2019, we’ve created this very special window into our year – a representation of what is possible when you turn hope into action every single day. Enjoy our 2019 Year End Update! The Jane Goodall Institute is […]

Best of GOOD FOR ALL NEWS 2019

April 01, 2026 — 2019 was full of stories – good, challenging and everything in between. GFAN stories are those fueled by hope, which inspires us all to take action. We’ve collected some of our and your favorites from this year, helping us to better understand our world, other species, other people, and what we can each do to make a […]

Airbnb Sets Progressive New Animal Experiences Standards

April 01, 2026 — Seeking transformative experiences in many ways defines the “American Dream” of today. Though things like home ownership and a nuclear family are certainly still #goals for some, for many others the desire to experience new places, new people, and “interesting” activities is perceived as central to defining a fulfilled or successful life. This is amplified […]

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Captive Animal Facility Checklist: Know Before You Go!

A World of Good: EARTH DAY 2020

How to Be Alone, Together

JGI STAFF INSPO: Making Social Distancing #GOODFORALL

In Crisis, Hope Has the Power to Transform

Take Care Before We Share: Protecting Great Apes on Social Media

Is That Social Media Post APEpropriate Content to Share?

A Look Back, A Leap Forward: Hope is Good for All

Best of GOOD FOR ALL NEWS 2019

Airbnb Sets Progressive New Animal Experiences Standards