"Dr. Goodall was not only a pioneering scientist and one of the world's most influential conservation leaders, but also a tireless advocate for animal welfare and stronger protection for wildlife here in Canada and around the world,"
"We honour her life, her voice, and her enduring legacy, and we are profoundly grateful for the paths she blazed in science, conservation, and advocacy,"
"Dr. Goodall's legacy lives on in every young mind she inspired, every species saved through her influence, and in the work we continue at your Toronto Zoo to protect wildlife and safeguard hope for future generations."
"We're really just talking about the grandmother of the conservation movement, somebody who took animals from this perception of being numbers to being individuals and really helped us reconnect with the natural world in ways that were missing until she showed up."
Jane Goodall died at age 91 of natural causes. She transformed scientific understanding of chimpanzees through groundbreaking research and long-term field study. She emerged as a global conservation leader and tireless advocate for animal welfare and stronger wildlife protection. The Toronto Zoo lowered its flags and placed books of condolences for visitors to sign in her memory. The Zoo credited her with inspiring young minds and influencing species conservation efforts. Toronto Zoo leadership described her as the grandmother of the conservation movement who reframed animals as individuals and helped reconnect people with nature.
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