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Zeytin: a baby gorilla waiting to go home

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:04:28 +0100

The Jane Goodall Institute Global 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 at Istanbul Airport, a victim of a cruel trade that treats living beings as objects. Today, he remains in captivity—far from the forests of Africa, far from the companionship of his own kind, and far from the care he urgently needs.

Gorillas are intelligent, emotional creatures. Like human children, they need nurturing, social bonds, and space to grow. Zeytin is still very young, and this is a critical time in his development. Every day spent in isolation risks long-term harm to his physical and emotional well-being.

Help us to offer the rescued chimpanzees at Chimp Eden a truly “Eden-like” home

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:12:15 +0200

Chimp Eden in South Africa is home to 33 rescued chimpanzees that can no longer return to the wild. Chimp Eden, where they will live out their lives, is their last safe haven. What these animals need is an environment where they can recover and continue to live in dignity. Chimp Eden offers all of this, but the smooth running of the sanctuary requires continuous maintenance and costs. Currently, there are problems with the infrastructure: the walls of the chimp enclosures and staff rooms are outdated, roofs are leaking, and the chimp enclosures (where they sleep and shelter) are difficult to maintain. This makes it increasingly difficult to provide efficient care. If the infrastructure is not fully functional, it will become damaged and the welfare of the chimps will also be compromised. Moreover, this prevents the staff from performing their important tasks optimally.

Release of a children's book in Belgium in collaboration with Jane

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:59:39 +0200

Willow the Nature Hero is back with a brand-new adventure, and this time he has some special company!
None other than Jane Goodall, world-renowned biologist, anthropologist, and pioneer in chimpanzee research. The book, created in collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute Belgium takes children aged 5 and up to the lush jungles of Tanzania.

Meet Aco, a recently rescued baby chimpanzee who is the newest member of JGI's Tchimpounga sanctuary!

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:53:07 +0200

With wide eyes and cautious curiosity, Aco is already showing signs of a thoughtful and resilient nature. Born around March 2025, this young chimpanzee has taken his first steps toward a brighter future at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, where he is safe, loved, and just beginning to settle into his new life. 😍