Millbrook’s Trevor Zoo Revisits Jane Goodall’s Trip Back in The 90s

Jane Goodall, the worlds foremost expert on chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91.

Who Was Jane Goodall?

Jane Goodall was, according to Britannica, an ethologist "known for her exceptionally detailed and long-term research on the chimpanzees of Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania."

At a young age, Goodall showed interest in animal behaviors and at 18-years-old worked enough until she was able to gain passage to Africa. That's when Goodall began assisting Louis Leakey, a paleontologist and anthropologist which lead to her work in observing chimpanzee behavior at the Gombe Stream Game Reserve.

She wrote books, won awards and was "able to correct a number of misunderstandings about chimpanzees." Most notably, Goodall learned that chimpanzees are omnivorous (not vegetarian), also that they know how to make and use tools and "have a set of hitherto unrecognized complex and highly developed social behaviors."

Her work was recognized and appreciated all over the world. Even here in the Hudson Valley.

Trevor Zoo Revisits Jane Goodall Visit to Millbrook

After news broke of Jane Goodall's passing, Millbrook's Trevor Zoo took to social media to share photos of a special visit.

Goodall visited the Millbrook School and Trevor Zoo back in 1996 and 1997.

The Trevor Zoo remembers Goodall writing "We were honored by her presence and will continue our mission to inspire future generations with Dr. Jane in our hearts." They continue:

 Her impact on wildlife conservation is impossible to measure as she inspired millions of people during her lifetime

In the statement they add:

She taught us to respect the environment and all who live in it. She lived her life with integrity, showed us the value of stewardship of the natural world, sparked our curiosity, and lived a life of service to others. She gave us hope.

Learn More About The Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo in Millbrook New York

The Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo opened back in 1936 by Frank Trevor, who was the first ever biology teacher at the Millbrook School.

According to the zoo's website, The Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo is 1 of "only 238 zoos and aquariums in the world accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.)

The zoo is made up of 6-acres, and is open all year around. This mission is to inspire "all to live responsibly by educating students and visitors about conservation, wildlife and the natural world."

Guests can stop by and see "exotic and indigenous animals, including mammals, reptiles and birds." Learn more at Millbrook.org.