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One way Koko communicates with us is through her art. She not only paints objects she encounters in her environment, but also expresses […]
One way Koko communicates with us is through her art. She not only paints objects she encounters in her environment, but also expresses […]
This year (2017) Ndume celebrated his 36th birthday on Oct. 10. Ndume is 10 years younger than his well-known companion, Koko, and loves […]
Betty White was on The Gorilla Foundation’s Board for over 10 years (2004 – 2016) and visited Koko several times during that period. […]
Ndume is showing his playful side by tossing blankets on his head. His social interaction with caregivers often includes playing like this, or […]
Guess who’s been playing bass with Koko? One of Koko’s favorite musicians, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers came to visit. […]
Watch the new Koko documentary, produced by BBC, and airing on PBS: Wed., Aug. 3, 2016 at 8pm (Pacific & Eastern) […]
Ndume (Koko’s male companion) is not a fan of the rain, he hates getting his hands and feet wet, he would fly if […]
Koko’s kittens, Ms. Gray and Ms. Black, who appeared first in the video “Meet Koko’s New Kittens,” are growing into cats. Koko enjoys […]
Koko was invited to represent the “Voice of Nature” at the COP21 Climate Conference in Paris, Dec. 1–11, 2015, by NOE Conservation, a […]
Koko got her birthday wish this July 4th (2015) — not only did one kitten come to visit, but a whole litter. Koko […]
Koko’s silverback companion, Ndume, celebrated his 34th birthday on Oct. 10, 2015, and everyone at the Gorilla Foundation (including Koko and her two […]
During Koko’s birthday celebrations, Ndume always gets a special day as well. For example, on July 4, 2015 (Koko’s Birthday) , Ndume’s room […]
Koko watches a movie that she’s seen many times before, called “Tea with Mussolini.” When it gets to the “sad” part (the boy […]
As Koko’s 43rd birthday approaches (July 4, 2014), here’s a glimpse of how she celebrated her 42nd birthday (2013). We’ll do our best […]
In this short video clip, Ndume uses a barrel to reach an enrichment item — a puzzle containing food. Enrichment is an important […]
Ndume (Koko’s male companion) enjoys taking afternoon naps in the sun in a nest of blankets. When he’s not napping and feels particularly […]
Koko demonstrates her ability to control her vocalizations and breath in two different situations. First, she demonstrates a “Blow-Test” as a welcome gesture […]
One minute summary of the classic story of gorilla Koko and her first kitten, All Ball, from love to loss to love again.
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