Jane Goodall

Baby Jane Goodall

Apr 3, 1934

Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall is born in London.

From England to Kenya

Apr 2, 1957

Goodall travels to Kenya to visit her friend Clo Mange.

Louis Leakey

Apr 15, 1957

While in Africa, Goodall met Louis Leakey to get a job. Impressed by Goodall's knowledge of wildlife, Leaky hired her as his secretary. Later, Leakey chose Goodall to conduct studies on chimps.

Goodall Writing her Observations in her Field Notebook

Jul 1, 1960

Goodall begins her work at Gombe Stream Game Reserve, accompanied by her mother, Vanne.

David Greybeard

Aug 1, 1960

David Greybeard was the chimp who made Goodall's discoveries of chimp behavior possible by first approaching Goodall when no other chimps would.

Chimpanzee with a Dead Bush Buck

Oct 30, 1960

Goodall observes chimpanzees eating meat.

Chimp Using Tools

Nov 4, 1960

Goodall sees the chimp David Greybeard using tools.

University of Cambridge

Jan 1, 1962

Goodall enters the University of Cambridge as a Ph.D. candidate.

Chimpanzee Using Leaves as Sponges

Jul 1, 1964

Goodall sees chimpanzes using leaves to clean themselves and chewing leaves to use as sponges to soak up water.

Gombe Stream Research Center

Jan 1, 1965

The Gombe Stream Research Center is founded.

Goodall Recieving Her Ph.D.

Feb 1, 1965

Goodall recieves her Ph.D. from Cambridge. She becomes the eighth person to get a Pd.D. without first getting an undergraduate degree.

Gombe National Park

Jan 1, 1967

Gombe Stream Game Reserve becomes Gombe National Park.

"In the Shadow of Man"

Jan 1, 1971

Goodall's autobiography "In the Shadow of Man" is published and becomes a best seller. "In the Shadow of Man" provides a detailed account about the chimpanzee's behavior and lifestyles and Goodall's adventures in Gombe.

Jane Goodall Institute

Jan 1, 1977

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is established. JGI focuses on the welfare of great apes and their habitats, improving communities, and much more.

Roots and Shoots

Feb 1, 1991

Goodall founds Roots & Shoots. Roots & Shoots is a global youth-led community where members work to make the work a better place.

Reason for Hope

Jan 1, 1999

Goodall's eight book, Reason for Hope becomes a New York Times best seller. This book is about Goodall and her spiritual journey.

Jane's Journey

Sep 2, 2010

Jane's Journey, a film about Goodall's travels around the world and conservation ideas, opens.

80th Birthday

Apr 3, 2014

Goodall celebrates her 80th birthday.