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One of Ndume’s favorite foods is popcorn. So, for Koko’s birthday, Ndume got plenty of popcorn, in movie-style containers. He also received lots […]
One of Ndume’s favorite foods is popcorn. So, for Koko’s birthday, Ndume got plenty of popcorn, in movie-style containers. He also received lots […]
You may be wondering why Ndume is studying what looks like a bowling ball. But Ndume is not a bowler, and that is […]
Ndume sits atop his barrel watching squirrels play in the apple tree. Ndume has been Koko’s companion since 1991. He is 10 years […]
Koko sits in her favorite corner of the yard basking in the sun.
Koko enjoys playing, and acting, with various types of dolls, from human to ape to alligator. In this photo, she’s kissing a life-like […]
Closeup of Koko’s best gorilla friend, Ndume. It was originally expected that Koko and Ndume would become mates, when she first selected him […]
When we purchased this large, soft yellow duck for Koko as an Easter present, we didn’t know she would become so attached to […]
Koko enjoys looking at people’s teeth. Here she is asking Penny Patterson to show her teeth. Koko sometimes refers to people as “fake […]
Koko enjoying her organic apple juice!
Koko enjoys looking at scary or oddly decorated pumpkins during Halloween. This one looks like a cat, which may be why she’s smiling. […]
On warm summer days, Ndume can often be found high up on a shelf in the yard nesting in blankets soaking up the […]
We are pleased to introduce the Gorilla Foundation’s new Managing Director of Gorilla Research and Care: Dr. Ken Gold. Ken is world-renowned for […]
Koko holds one of her favorite kittens from a litter that came to visit. Alas, this particular relationship wasn’t a match, and Koko […]
Koko uses one of her yard toys to reach an apple. Placing the browse on high ledges is a simple way to get […]
Here, Koko is posing so Penny can take a photograph of her. If Koko is not in the modeling mood, she will let […]
After taking a closer look, Koko gives the harmless Dinosaur a kiss.
Koko has her plastic jack-o’-lantern sitting next to her. It was placed, along with one for Ndume, in the habitat on Halloween morning. […]
These grapes are hanging from a string tied to the roof of the Gorilla habitat. Both Koko and Ndume will work with much […]
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