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JGI Leading a Complex Wildlife Rescue Across Borders

May 15, 2026 — When authorities became aware of a chimpanzee being kept illegally by a family in Equatorial Guinea, JGI and its partners stepped into action. That chimpanzee was Lola, a young female living far from the forests and social groups she needed to survive.

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Inside Primate Welfare: The Science of Compassionate Care

May 14, 2025 — What does it take to give a chimpanzee a truly safe and fulfilling life in human care? At the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), we’ve spent decades answering that question — not just through groundbreaking research in the wild, but also by setting gold standards for the ethical care of primates in sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers […]

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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Care for the Tapestry of Life 

December 06, 2024 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Before she was a global icon, before she was a scientist, Dr. Jane Goodall was first and foremost a lover of animals. Her belief in the sentience and sapience of non-human animals — including one of her greatest teachers, a dog named Rusty — motivated her passions from […]

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A close-up photo of a baby gorilla. Behind her is what looks to be a person in a green shirt.

Meet Mozambique the Baby Gorilla, the Newest Member of JGI’s Tchimpounga Sanctuary!

July 23, 2024 — We’re thrilled to share the inspiring rescue story of an infant gorilla, found in and named for Mozambique, who was saved from the illegal wildlife trade through the swift coordination of various government agencies. The Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) and law enforcement officials worked tirelessly to ensure her safety, confiscating and processing crucial permits for […]

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Restoring Hope for African Grey Parrots: A Celebration of World Rewilding Day

March 20, 2024 — On March 20, 2024, we celebrate World Rewilding Day, a time for us to come together and celebrate the resilience of nature, the power of restoration, and the hope it brings for our planet’s future. Here at the Jane Goodall Institute, this day holds particular significance as our teams are so dedicated to rehabilitating recovered […]

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Get to Know Tchimpoungas Newest Chimpanzees  

October 19, 2023 — Four new rescues from Angola get a second chance at Africa’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary.  We’re all smiles at Tchimpounga these days! The Jane Goodall Institute’s renowned 🔗 Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo just welcomed four new additions to our sanctuary from Angola.  These four new chimpanzees are part of a […]

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Tchimpounga Welcomes Eight Chimpanzees from Angola

January 27, 2023 — A multi-year collaborative rescue effort pays off. Eight chimpanzees have a new home at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Angolan and Congolese governments, along with JGI RoC and our partner 🔗 Wild at Life. In Congo, JGI’s prevention and education efforts have […]

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Second Chances in 2022: Stories from Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees 

November 22, 2022 — In another year full of unique global challenges, a little bit of hope goes a long way. One place we’re finding a lot of hope is in the inspiring stories from our programs! The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) offers second chances to chimpanzees orphaned or […]

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2021 Chimpanzee Updates from Tchimpounga  

August 24, 2022 — One of the cornerstones of Dr. Goodall’s ethos is the concept that non-human animals are sentient, complex, intelligent, compassionate, and have innate value. JGI caretakers at Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in Republic of the Congo witness that every day across the sanctuary’s diverse groups.  Ramsey Last summer, the chimpanzees on Tchimpounga’s Ngombe Island were gradually […]

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SNIFFER DOG PROGRAM – KIVULI & RANGER ARSENE: BEST FRIENDS IN ACTION

August 18, 2022 — Did you know Dr. Goodall’s favorite animal is actually dogs? It’s for good reason! In the Republic of the Congo and across the chimpanzee range, illegal wildlife trade is one of the biggest threats to wildlife and human communities. By using a “Triangle Approach” JGI is able to work with local law enforcement, increase environmental […]

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