Jane Goodall, a world-famous expert on chimpanzees, is being remembered in Toronto for her ground-breaking research, conservation efforts and environmental activism.

The Toronto Zoo says it has lowered its flags in her honour and will set out books of condolences for its visitors to sign in her memory.

Goodall, who changed the way the world looked at primates, has died at 91. She died of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute said in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

In a statement on Instagram on Wednesday, the Toronto zoo said it was "deeply saddened" to learn of her death.

"Dr. Goodall was not only a pioneering scientist and one of the world's most influential conservation leaders, but also a tireless advocate for animal welfare and stronger protection for wildlife here in Canada

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