HITN Pays Tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall with Special Broadcast of Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

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BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 2, 2025--

Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network, Inc. (HITN), the leading Spanish-language media organization serving U.S. Hispanics, will honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall with a special marathon broadcast of Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall this Sunday, October 5, beginning at 10am ET / 7am PT. The tribute will feature all 11 episodes from the two seasons of the acclaimed series, airing back-to-back.

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Scene from Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

This special programming comes in the wake of the sad news that Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Among the final major documentary series to include her direct participation, Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall was produced in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute as a CuriosityStream Original. The series stands as a lasting testament to her vision and tireless work to protect chimpanzees, conserve the natural world, and inspire global action.

For more than six decades, Dr. Goodall transformed the world’s understanding of animals, the environment, and humanity itself. According to the Jane Goodall Institute, “Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, but also of humankind and the environments we all share. She inspired curiosity, hope and compassion in countless people around the world.”

Filmed on location at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo—the largest facility of its kind in Africa—the series brings audiences face-to-face with the incredible stories of orphaned and rescued chimpanzees and the dedicated caregivers who provide them with a second chance at life. Over three decades, the sanctuary has become a symbol of hope, working to end the drivers of illegal wildlife trade while providing a safe haven for hundreds of great apes.

“Dr. Jane Goodall’s tireless work not only redefined the way we see chimpanzees, but also how we see ourselves as part of the natural world,” said Erika Vogt-Lowell, VP of Content for HITN. “We are honored to present this marathon as a way for our audience to reflect on her contributions and celebrate her enduring legacy.”

Dr. Goodall’s groundbreaking discoveries—from chimpanzee tool use to complex social behaviors—changed the course of science. Her commitment to conservation and her belief in the power of young people to drive change live on through the Jane Goodall Institute’s global Roots & Shoots program and through the millions she inspired worldwide.

About HITN-TV

HITN-TV is the leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, AT&T TV, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink, Prism, Altice, Liberty Cable, and Claro (Puerto Rico). Download the HITNGO app available on Apple, Android, Apple TV, and Roku® with a subscription.

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