About
British wildlife biologist, conservationist, science communicator, and digital creator known for documenting wildlife fieldwork and conservation experiences on social media under the name Garden of Ganyah. She is especially known for sharing videos online about working with endangered animals and conducting research in locations such as Uganda, Morocco, and Borneo with her work including studying and observing species such as mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, Barbary macaques, and orangutans.
Before fame
She became fascinated with wildlife conservation as a teenager and began seeking opportunities to work with animals around the world initially through volunteer work. Her early experiences included volunteering at wildlife rescue centers in Costa Rica where she helped care for rescued animals and assisted with rehabilitation work. She also spent time in South Africa training alongside wildlife veterinary teams and learning about the medical care of large animals and endangered species. She continued traveling and working in conservation environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. She pursued formal academic training after she returned to the United Kingdom and enrolled at the Royal Veterinary College. She began posting content on Instagram and TikTok in 2021. She completed a master's degree in wildlife biology with a specialization in Wildlife Health Science in 2023.
Trivia
She contributed to research during her studies by examining gastrointestinal parasites in Eastern chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda and presented her findings at the Primate Society of Great Britain Spring Meeting in 2023. She briefly pursued her interests in acting and performance before fully committing to wildlife biology but ultimately chose conservation science as her career.
Family life
Her real name is Ganyah Goldstein. She was born and raised in London, England. Her background is multicultural with Israeli, Moroccan, and Polish heritage.
Associated with
She and Jane Goodall are both known for their work with primates.
