55 Years at Gombe: Q&A with Jane on Origins of Life Work
In 1960, anthropologist Louis Leakey sent Dr. Jane Goodall, a 26 year old native of England with no college degree or scientific experience, to Africa with a mission: learn everything she could about wild chimpanzees. Leakey hoped that information on chimpanzees would shed light on human’s evolutionary past. But for Dr. Goodall, studying the chimpanzees […]
The Jane Goodall institute usa remembers dr. Biruté galdikas for her orangutan research and conservation advocacy
Dr. Biruté Galdikas taught us so much about orangutans and worked admirably for their protection. Together with Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Dr. Galdikas inspired many people, especially women, to pursue careers in science and conservation.
Jane goodall day: first annual day of action
JGI is proud to launch Jane Goodall Day, our first annual giving day and a day of action. It is rooted in the belief Jane championed throughout her life: that hope is something we create together.
World Wildlife Day 2026: A Unified Global Response to Wildlife Trafficking
The Jane Goodall Institute’s integrated response to the threats of wildlife trafficking — to wildlife, people, and global ecosystems.
Dr. Jane Goodall on “Famous Last Words”
Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Words on Action and Hope as seen on “Famous Last Words” from Netflix
The Work Continues: The Jane Goodall Institute Carrying Forward Jane’s Mission
Jane’s mission was to inspire hope and transform it into action. The Jane Goodall Institute is continuing Dr. Goodall’s work — this is how.
The World Mourns Dr. Jane Goodall
Across the globe, JGI mourns Jane’s passing. Here are some of the ways that we have chosen to celebrate our beloved founder.
Dr. Jane Goodall, Renowned Ethologist, Conservationist, and Animal Behavior Expert Passes Away at Age 91
With great sadness, the Jane Goodall Institute confirms the peaceful passing of the organization’s founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91.
Dr. Jane’s Passing: How to Support Children and Young People During Their Grief Process
For some children and young people dealing with her loss may be upsetting and difficult. We have prepared this guide with input from Dr. Mehmet Cevdet Tosyalı MD with the goal of helping children and young people and the adults working with them through this grief process.
World Rhino Day 2025
A message from Dr. Goodall for World Rhino Day, September 22, 2025
