Perhaps Penny has an eyelash on her cheek? While on a walk, Koko stops to sit on the swing and carefully grooms Penny”s […]
Perhaps Penny has an eyelash on her cheek? While on a walk, Koko stops to sit on the swing and carefully grooms Penny”s […]
Koko”s signs her favorite color – red. To learn how to make some of the signs Koko uses, go to www.koko.org/world/signlanguage.html
Koko usually signs “Sleep” with her left hand over her left ear but in this photo Koko reaches across her body with her […]
Koko sits on a tire and relaxes in the yard. She often uses this tire as a seat and will carry it on […]
It is difficult to capture all that is being communicated with a single image, however in this photo Koko makes a request for […]
Tickle, Chase and Tug are some of Koko”s favorite games. Here, Koko uses a toy to sign “Tickle”.
Penny uses the Tinglerâ„¢ to massage Koko”s head. The tingling sensation is supposed to relax the user but sometimes it just tickles.
Ndume places both hands in the pool then looks around to plan his strategy. He will quickly push the pool along the ground […]
Many of our photos are of Koko signing, playing, and interacting with others so you may not always see her face. Here, Koko […]
Koko bites into a celery stalk. Yes, Koko does have eye make-up on – she likes to apply make-up and then admire herself […]
On Ndume”s birthday last year, Koko enjoys a feast as well. Both gorillas get feasts on special occasions. In this photo, Koko has […]
After lighting the candles on Koko”s birthday cake, Penny lets Koko blow out the match.
Peek-a-Boo… I see green beans! As part of the morning browse, we often hide small items in bags or containers for Koko and […]
July marked the 30th anniversary of Project Koko. This playful photo of Penny and Koko was taken in 1972 when Penny first began […]
Young Michael is carried by Koko (1977). Michael grew up to be a gifted artist and storyteller. To view his incredible talent, please […]
Koko signs “Smile” during a photo session in the yard.
Koko and Ndume pause in the yard to look over at the camera. Koko is taking off the cap to her drink as […]
Ndume leafs through a favorite enrichment item to find small treats before using the pages as nesting material.
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