Hundreds of people, young and old, came to Tropicana Field Saturday eager to see and hear from world-renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall.
“I was very moved and excited to get this chance today. It’s something I never thought I’d get to do,” said Donna Woods.
Woods was thrilled to see all the children in the crowd, wanting to know more about Goodall’s career.
“To see all the young people who are excited to be here and maybe they’re going to learn and gain some conservation and environmental skills. It’s just really hopeful to me,” said Woods.
The 90-year-old primatologist, zoologist and anthropologist known for her pioneering research on chimpanzees is an inspiration to all generations, including 8-year-old Magnolia Jackson.
“I wanted to see Jane Goodall. [I know] that she helps the planet and chimpanzees,” Magnolia said.
Her mother Joanna Jackson said she was about the same age when she first learned of Goodall’s groundbreaking discoveries about chimpanzee behavior.
“Just her passion, her eagerness to jump in and teach you can just feel it, see it, everything,” said Jackson.