Wildlife Rescue

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.

Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzee Welfare Index: Future of Improved Captive Welfare

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Goodall’s research demonstrating that non-human animals are sentient, complex, intelligent, compassionate, and have innate value transformed human understanding of our relationship with the natural world. It also increased reverence and respect for the other beings with whom we share our planet. Through decades of advocacy on behalf of chimpanzees, worldwide wildlife, and animals in captive facilities, Dr. Goodall and JGI have fundamentally improved life […]

Tchimpounga Provides a Safe Haven for Rescued Chimpanzees

April 01, 2026 — JGI’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo has been rescuing captive chimpanzees for nearly 30 years. While the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated some adjustments, that did not stop the mission. To celebrate the brave work of Tchimpounga’s staff, here are just a handful of success stories from 2020! Perrine Just before 2020 began, […]

Tchimpounga Story of Hope: Perrine and Zeze

April 01, 2026 — Have you met Perrine and Zeze? One of the most rewarding things about JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary is that rescued, orphaned chimpanzees are given and entirely new life with fellow rescued chimpanzees. These dynamics are truly unique and profoundly inspiring to watch. In Tchimpounga sanctuary, there are two very special little chimpanzees who are providing the […]

New TV Series Features Rescued Chimpanzees of Tchimpounga

April 01, 2026 — For nearly 50 years, Dr. Goodall has had a vision to create a better world for all. Integral to this vision is the idea that every individual has a role to play and is important – both human and nonhuman animals alike. That is why Jane founded Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of […]

A Story of Hope: Johana, Rickita, & Tina

April 01, 2026 — Since 1992, staff at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center have rescued hundreds of orphaned chimpanzees from the region’s illegal wildlife trade. Most recently, the Jane Goodall Institute saved the lives of three chimpanzees — Johana, Rickita, and Tina — from horrid conditions as illegal pets in Angola. In order to ensure a secure and successful […]

A Mother for Rescued Orphan Chimpanzees: Antonette

April 01, 2026 — When a young orphaned chimpanzee arrives at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, they are often in terrible physical and emotional condition. Chimpanzees, like human children, have a long development period and often rely on their mothers until the age of 8 or older. When they are torn from their mothers as infants, or struggle as […]

The Smell of Success in Fight Against Wildlife Trade

April 01, 2026 — The Jane Goodall Institute maintains a dedicated mission to improve the welfare of chimpanzees, battling ongoing threats to their existence in the wild and well-being in sanctuaries. But protecting chimpanzees in Republic of the Congo (RoC) often proves to be complicated work. At the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, alongside best-in-class welfare standards and community-centered conservation […]

Chimp Guardian Update

April 01, 2026 — The chimpanzees at JGI’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo have been given a second chance. From tragedy their lives have new hope and new friends through the JGI staff and fellow rescued chimpanzees. Thanks to your support, these amazing, dynamic chimpanzees are able to live happy, health lives without fear. These […]