Born in London in 1934 with an innate love for animals, Goodall left school at the age of 18 and began observing chimpanzees in Gombe (Tanzania) before obtaining any formal scientific training. The work she did there, observing the relationships of chimpanzees to each other, the environment, and humans, as well as her discovery that chimpanzees make and use tools, is considered to be amongst “the greatest achievements of twentieth-century scholarship”. Today she is an international advocate for conservation and a UN Messenger of Peace.
Here’s what you’ll need to dress up as Jane Goodall for Halloween!
- A khaki shirt: Amazon Link
- A matching pair of shorts: Amazon Link
- A blonde wig: Amazon Link
- And a chimpanzee! Amazon Link
While in Gombe, Jane always had her binoculars on hand in order to observe the chimpanzee from a distance. Make your very own pair using this super cool project from Seeking Miss Poppins!For your trick-or-treat bag, purchase a Roots & Shoots tote bag!
Roots & Shoots is Jane Goodall’s network for young people seeking to affect positive change in their communities, and kids from all over the world can join (find out more at www.rootsandshoots.org!). Made from 100% recycled polyester and reusable long after Halloween is over, your purchase supports the organization and serves as a powerful reminder that anyone can change the world!