Zeytin: a baby gorilla waiting to go home
The Jane Goodall Institute Global (JGIG) expresses its deep concern and genuine hope regarding the future of Zeytin, a baby gorilla currently held in a Turkish zoo after being rescued from an illegal trafficking operation. Zeytin’s story is heartbreaking. He was found concealed in a cargo shipment…
Let's pull together to push back against all forms of Transnational Organized Crime
15th November 2024 marks the first ever International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) as proclaimed by UN General Assembly resolution 78/267. Today the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) marks this first international day of its kind…
Our sanctuaries inspire hope
HBO’s recent Chimp Crazy documentary highlighted the tragic situation of chimpanzees held in private captivity. When chimpanzees and other great apes are rescued from the unsuitable conditions in which they have been kept as pets and for human entertainment, thankfully there are high quality accredited sanctuaries who can provide a permanent…
As new documentary Chimp Crazy airs, featuring stories of chimpanzees kept privately as pets and entertainers, we share our related concerns and guidance.
Apes should never be kept as pets or for entertainment. Our guidance improves the standards of captive chimpanzee welfare and exposes the problems inherent in many representations of chimpanzees, explaining how instead…
Meet Mozambique the Baby Gorilla, the Newest Member of JGI's Tchimpounga Sanctuary!
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…
