Burundi to Gombe

Dr Jane Goodall DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace, first arrived on the shores of Gombe in Tanzania on 14th July 1960. Her groundbreaking studies into the lives of wild chimpanzee communities changed our understanding of our relationship to the rest of the animal kingdom. In the decades since, Jane has become a beacon of hope for nature. Her ongoing work wi...

Dr Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science at the Jane Goodall Institute USA shares with us the conservation work happening in east Africa, and how this work is aided by the use of new technologies. Lilian delves into TACARE, one of Dr Jane Goodall’s innovative approaches to conservation that puts local communities and indigenous knowledge at its core.    Want to know more about the...

The illegal wildlife trade is one of the greatest threats to wildlife. In this episode Nick Boyle, Executive Director at Taronga Zoo Sydney shares his experience fighting to end the illegal wildlife trade. All in an effort to ensure long-term survival of chimpanzees and other species.    Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit  https://janegoodall.org.au  If...

Liz Gerber, Conservation and Community Manager, and Lou Grossfeldt, Primate Manager at Sydney Zoo speak about the role of zoos in conservation. Liz, an educator, shares the power that education can have in connecting young children to the natural world, and fostering a desire to conserve nature.   You can learn more about Sydney Zoo at https://sydneyzoo.com Want to know more about the work of the...

In Part 2 of A Conservation Corridor we journey into Tanzania and hear from Dr Deus Mjungu, Director of the Gombe Stream Research Centre. Deus shares the research and conservation work underway in Tanzania, and the ambitious projects to protect chimpanzees and their habitat for years to come.    Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visit  https://janegoodall.or...

In Part 1 of A Conservation Corridor, we journey to Burundi to hear from Leonidas Nzigiyimpa. Leonidas is the on-ground driver of change in Burundi, overseeing the effort to improve facilities at Musée Vivant Zoo. Leonidas shares, through his infectious energy, his passion for conservation and his dream of a future for east Africa rich in biodiversity, and most importantly, chimps.    Want to know...

In this episode Natasha Coutts, Africa Programs Manager for the Jane Goodall Institute Australia offers an insight into the work that JGIA is doing in Burundi and more broadly across Africa. This episode introduces us to the proposed Burundi to Gombe wildlife corridor, and shows us why this work is vitally important.    Want to know more about the work of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia? Visi...

Although most well known for her work studying chimpanzees and reshaping the perceptions of science in the mid 20th century, Dr Jane Goodall has gone on to live a life dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving the natural world. Jane’s legacy, the Jane Goodall Institute, which Jane founded in 1977 now has offices all over the world. In this episode we hear from...

Ever wondered what it takes to take care for chimpanzees in a zoo setting? In this episode we join Katie Hooker, Senior Primate Keeper at Taronga Zoo Sydney, for a day in the life of a keeper. We’ll explore everything from the morning breakfast routine to the use of tools by chimpanzees – one of the early observations famously reported by Dr Jane Goodall during her time in  the forests of Gombe. ...

Welcome to the Burundi to Gombe podcast. In this episode we start our journey hearing from Debby Cox – African Wildlife Consultant to the Jane Goodall Institute. Debby has spent many years living and working in East Africa, and has been instrumental in the conservation of chimpanzees in the region. Debby is one of the key people behind the effort to raise awareness and funding for the Musée Vivant...

Join us on an epic journey to learning about the work protecting chimpanzees.