Zoos South Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Jane Goodall – a pioneering scientist, conservationist, and global advocate for wildlife.

Dr Goodall’s transformed the way the world understands primates and subsequently, ourselves. Through her revolutionary work with Chimpanzees, Dr Goodall has taught us not only about their intelligence and complex social dynamics, but also about our shared responsibility to protect them.

While her scientific discoveries were groundbreaking, her advocacy, education and action form a proud legacy, empowering people across the globe to take vital action for conservation.

Zoos SA has been honoured to work alongside Dr Goodall, partnering with the Jane Goodall Institute Australia and having welcomed her to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park during her visits to Australia.

This included her visit in 2008 when Dr Goodall was present to bless the opening of the new Chimpanzee habitat at Monarto Safari Park, including the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Conservation Centre named in her honour and where her work will live on.

Dr Goodall’s message lives on through young Chimpanzees Hope and Happy – thoughtfully named by Dr Goodall herself, these young members of the Monarto Safari Park troop inspire hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to take positive action for primate conservation.

Her encouragement and wisdom have left an enduring legacy within our organisation, amongst our staff and volunteers and particularly our primate team. This influence will continue to guide the work of Zoos SA and conservationists across the globe, in primate welfare and safeguarding these iconic species. The hope and determination Dr Goodall instilled in so many burns brightly as we recognise the urgency of carrying on her vital work.