Happy Birthday Jane!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 11:21am

Today is a special day! It's Jane Goodall's birthday.

As Jane turns 78 years young, she is spending her birthday in one of her favorite places on Earth...other than Gombe National Park that is! She's watching the annual migration of the sandhill cranes in Nebraska's Plate River Valley. Of course, Jane is never one to take a day off like the rest of us and so she is also busily finalizing her latest book while in the middle of her spring 2012 North American speaking tour.

Like you, we at the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) are inspired by our founder each and every day. As Jane says: "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." We live and breath that motto every day at JGI.

How has Jane inspired you? We would love to hear how Jane has impacted your life and of course, have you wish her a happy birthday too. We'll be sure to share your messages with her!

-The Staff of the Jane Goodall Institute 

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97 Comments

Trying to make the Chimp

Trying to make the Chimp sound as I sit in an airport. Oooo ooooo. Ooooo
To you. Happy birthday
Judith Henderson.
Actually on my way to visit JGI in Toronto. How serendipitous.!!!

Happy Birthday and many more!

Happy Birthday and many more! You give hope to so many, that we can save our planet.

Happy Birthday! Hugs and

Happy Birthday! Hugs and blessings from Spain from the bottom of my heart for you dear Dr. Jane!
Wish you are in good health, working for your strong constitution, take care. With your hard work for our planet you are making a difference, your are a source of inspiration! Take care, wishing you the best...! XX Yvonne

First I would like to wish

First I would like to wish you a very happy birthday Dr. Jane! I hope your day is filled with as much happiness as you have filled within the hearts of every living being on this planet that you have touched. My name is Shalisa Muehlberger and remember watching you on National Geographic when I was a young child. Your dedication to not just chimpanzees but to all living creatures has been my life's inspiration. Through the simple act of sharing your passion with others you ignited a spirit within me so long ago. I now sponsor a high school environmental club called "The Green Team". It is my hope that through them we can make a difference not just in the school community, not just our local community, but also our world community. We look forward to hearing you speak April 19th. I look forward to seeing my hero! Many blessings to you on your birthday.

Happy Birthday. And thank you

Happy Birthday. And thank you for making the world a better place!

Happy bithday! Kisses**

Happy bithday! Kisses**

A very Happy Birthday dear

A very Happy Birthday dear Dr. Jane! Hugs and blessings from Spain, you are making a difference with your hard work, with your live for our planet, you inspired me so much as a woman and teacher...thank you so much. Hope to see you again one day, we met a moment in Seville/Spain. How are you? Wish you are in excellent of health, working for your strong constitution, take care. From the bottom of my heart wishing you the best! XX Yvonne

Happy birthday Jane

Happy birthday Jane goodall!!! You have inspired me for years, thank you for all of your amazing work. Have a great day!

Happy Birthday! From A. in

Happy Birthday! From A. in Washington State.

happy happy dr. jane! :)

happy happy dr. jane! :)

Happy Birthday Ms. Jane we

Happy Birthday Ms. Jane we hope you get as much joy today as you share with world on a daily basis. Your life is an incredible inspiration to me everyday, and I'm so happy to say I see you in my daughter as well (a jane junior lol)

Happy birthday, Dr. Jane! I

Happy birthday, Dr. Jane!
I have been following your work and crusade for a long time, and your dedication to making this world a better place for all Earth's creatures continues to inspire me. I wish you all the very best for continued health and happiness!
- Nathan Ottosen

Happy Birthday! (and many

Happy Birthday! (and many more!) You are truly a gift and an inspiration to many.

Happy Birthday, Dr Goodall.

Happy Birthday, Dr Goodall. You are my role model and I am more inspired than ever to help animals because of you!

Happy Birthday! May you have

Happy Birthday! May you have many more! You are truly a gift to us. Much appreciation, and love to you.

Happy birthday to one of the

Happy birthday to one of the most influential women in my life! You constantly amazing me and I am a better person because of you. I can only hope that someday I will have half the impact on the world as you have. Thank you for all that you have done and all that you continue to do!! Happy birthday Jane!

Happy Birthday Dr. Jane. I

Happy Birthday Dr. Jane. I live in Ft. Pierce, Florida and we have a huge Chimpanzee rehabilitation compound. I am sure you are aware of it. My mother made quilts for a huge amount of the Chimpanzees and works for the Manatee Center in town. We also have the Harbor Branch Oceanographic institute here as well and rehabilitate large ocean going mammals and lots of dolphins. Bless you on your Birthday and all other days and Joy to you for all that you do for our animal families. Miguel

Happy Birthday Dearest Dr

Happy Birthday Dearest Dr Jane Goodall, You are an inspiration to so many! My daughter (9) was so moved this year by your website when she was researching chimps for a report, that she gave up her Birthday and her Christmas money to give to your charity. I would like to thank you for that. It's not something that happens often in this day and age. She loves chimps so much, but to give up several hundred of her own dollars twice on one year is amazing for a child who really wanted a lot of different toys. She gave them up to help your chimps. She says their her chimps now! She plans on doing the same thing again this year. You are a person with a beautiful soul and it shines through to the people around you. Have a blessed birthday. The Snow Family

A very happy birthday from

A very happy birthday from South Africa. You are an inspiration and motivation to so many people, thank you for giving so much of yourself to get accross messages promoting the well-being of our planet. Have a happy and full-filled 2012. Rachelle Keeling

Happy birthday Dr.Jane , I am

Happy birthday Dr.Jane , I am inspired by you making a difference on this planet. Attended your conference in new York hope to see you soon. Have a great day.

The happiest of birthdays

The happiest of birthdays with many more to come. It seems like just yesterday when I watched the special in the 70s about you and the chimpanzees - inspirational then and now!

Wishing you a celebration

Wishing you a celebration filled with those you love and your favorite things! Your work and kind, gentle message of urgency and hope that we must protect chimpanzees and life rather than destroy these gifts, has touched us deeply. You have reminded us of what we knew instinctively as children... that we are connected with all living things. You are truly a light in this world. xo

Happy Birthday Jane from a

Happy Birthday Jane from a chilly South Africa. Your an inspiration and motivation to the rest us. Have a happy and full-filled 2012. Rachelle Keeling

HAPPY B-DAY Jane G. All the

HAPPY B-DAY Jane G. All the best

A very happy birthday, and we

A very happy birthday, and we wish you many more healthy and happy years, from the Netherlands. You are a true rolmodel to the world

A very happy birthday Dr.

A very happy birthday Dr. Jane.. come to the Far East when the opportunity meets.. you're so welcomed by tons of your fans.. arigatou from tokio

Happy Birthday, Dr. Goodall!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Goodall! 7 years ago, as a sophomore in high school, a teacher took me to go see you talk to what seemed thousands of students. That talk changed my life. Because of you, I now have a greater respect and appreciation for nature and animals. You inspired me to go into a pursue a career in science. This experience truly changed the way I live my life. I am now an environmental activist and a huge advocate for animal rights. THANK YOU for what you do and for inspiring me to become a voice for those who can't speak for themselves.

Dear Jane, I live in Costa

Dear Jane, I live in Costa Rica and work with primates through my own NGO Saimiri Foundation... You inspired me... have a very nice birthday and enjoy the birds migration!
with love from the monkeys and me! Daniela

Happy birthday Jane Goodall!!

Happy birthday Jane Goodall!! You have inspired so much about the environment and my love for animals. You are the greatest gift this planet could ever have!! Best wishes to you.

Happy Birthday Dr.Jane!

Happy Birthday Dr.Jane! Friends hug from Hungary! Many thanks to:Katalin

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Happy Birthday to the

Happy Birthday to the Guardian of guardians. You're a true testament to the potential goodness in humanity. Thank you for all you do. Keep well. - Christian Adams

My most sincere wishes for a

My most sincere wishes for a happy day, and abundantly great things in the years to come, Dr. Goodall. My life would not be the same without you; you are a constant source of inspiration. I have raised my two sons with "Roots and Shoots", your books, your projects. I wish you continuing successes in all the incredible work you do. ~Love to you, Diane Borger-Ness

happy B-Day!

happy B-Day!

Happy Birthday Dr. Goodall!

Happy Birthday Dr. Goodall! You are very much loved and appreciated. Barb Barror MI

Happy Birthday to you Jane!

Happy Birthday to you Jane! You have inspired me so much. A few years back my family had a "Roots & Shoots" group (Earth Love Roots & Shoots" here in Omaha, Ne. I am considering starting the group back up. Thank You for all your Love for this world and all the creatures on this wonderful planet! Pam Franco

Very Happy Birthday from

Very Happy Birthday from Helsinki Finland!I have almost all your books! Thank you for all good your have to all wild animals and for all information!

Happy Birthday Jane! Friendly

Happy Birthday Jane! Friendly hug from Hungary! Many thanks to:Katalin

Happy Birthday Dr. Jane! I

Happy Birthday Dr. Jane! I just heard you speak at CMU and was inspired yet again. I then changed the weekly topics for my Anthropology and Sociology courses to your life's work. Thank you for watching out for the Chimps (and others)and for never giving up on your dreams. Respectfully Yours Since 1982, Barb Barror

Happy birthday to a marvelous

Happy birthday to a marvelous woman. She inspired me as a woman, as a scientist and as a teacher. Gracias, señora Jane. Y muy feliz cumpleaños!!!

A VERY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A VERY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. JANE. YOU ARE AMAZING AND DO SO MANY WONDERFUL THINGS ON THIS PLANET. YOU ARE DEFINITELY AN INSPIRATION..!!! I HAVE DREAMED AND HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT THE CHIMPANZEE'S THERE...SO AMAZING!! LOVE WHAT YOU DO!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, MUCH LOVE TO YOU....AND THE CHIMPANZEE'S TOO....!!!
JULIE (SANDERS)GERVAIS-BRINEGAR

Happy Birthday Jane. You are

Happy Birthday Jane. You are one of my favorite humans and inspire me and my love for chimpanzees every day. God bless you and keep you safe.

love you & all you do!

love you & all you do!

A very happy birthday and

A very happy birthday and many,many more to a true hero!

Best and peace to you on your

Best and peace to you on your birthday from Jack and Michelle Appleton

Happy Birthday Dr. Jane. You

Happy Birthday Dr. Jane. You have inspired me and my love of animals for my entire life!!!!! You are a gift to this planet! <3

A very happy birthday and

A very happy birthday and many,many more to a true hero!

happy birthday dr.jane :)

happy birthday dr.jane :) wish u healthy and happy always..take care luv u.

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