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When Ndume is upset, he occasionally likes tossing objects in the yard. He gets his aggression out this way!
When Ndume is upset, he occasionally likes tossing objects in the yard. He gets his aggression out this way!
As Koko poses for Ron in her play yard, you can see the various enrichment ideas implemented with her tires. Koko also uses […]
When Koko spends time indoors she enjoys watching TV. Koko is aware of how the remote works and in fact operates it when […]
Ndume and Koko take a pause in one of their play sessions in the yard. The swing Koko is sitting on is made […]
While Koko looks out of her porch window, one of her gorilla dolls sits on her chair. She has been seen to make […]
Koko uses the sign for “toilet” not only to mean the toilets the gorillas use, but also as a derogatory term to insult.
Koko enjoys wearing rings, bracelets, sunglasses and masks. On her birthday she will often request her tiara and then admire herself in the […]
Koko looks pretty relaxed as she sits backwards in this chair. You can even count her toes!
Koko is often presented with new items to explore. Here she investigates the thermostat that we use to check the temperature in Koko”s […]
Dr. Patterson and Koko share a light-hearted moment. Koko holds Penny”s hand as Penny affectionately pats Koko”s face.
Koko”s birthday is on Thursday, July 4th. Each year she receives gifts, cards and pictures from members, children and well-wishers all over the […]
Prior to her birthday Koko selects some of her favorite foods to have on her special day. Last year she enjoyed some tofu […]
Ndume enjoys a treat in the shade. Each morning Koko and Ndume explore the yard to find the browse (green leafy vegetables) the […]
Koko and Penny share a birthday feast as Koko turns 31 on July 4. (See the Press Release.)
While on a walk Koko stops to take a closer look at the birdhouse. This “Birdhouse” cleverly hides the mechanism that operates the […]
Temperatures this week are expected to be in the high nineties. Koko will be cooling off with some sparkling water while outdoors enjoying […]
From her vantage point, Koko can see over the top of her rooms and is looking toward the research office. The sky lights […]
Pumpkin is a favorite low-cal treat of Koko”s that she enjoys cooked or raw. Before eating the pumpkin, Koko will request a specific […]
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