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Koko seems to have a natural appreciation and respect for the earth and its many creatures, and sometimes provides a role model for […]
Koko seems to have a natural appreciation and respect for the earth and its many creatures, and sometimes provides a role model for […]
As this is the birthday month of the late Michael—the majestic silverback who grew up with Koko, spoke with us in American Sign […]
It is 11:00 am and has started raining. Koko sought shelter in the covered, enclosed small yard, and stayed out for a few […]
As this is the birthday month of Michael (3/17/72-4/19/00)—the majestic silverback who grew up with Koko, spoke with us in American Sign Language, […]
A few days after the September 11 tragedy, Joanne Tanner, a volunteer who has known Koko for many years, visited the foundation. She […]
An ice cream sundae, apple cider, coleslaw, and angel food cake with soy-yogurt frosting–sounds like the start of a birthday feast for Koko! […]
While many people know that Koko is fluent in sign language, most aren’t aware that she also understands a great deal of spoken […]
Caregiver’s Corner: In my house, companion animals were always treated as part of the family. When being reprimanded, they were referred to with […]
As a newcomer to the Gorilla Foundation family, my interaction with the gorillas is limited. Ndume is still a bit wary of me. […]
October is always a busy time at the Gorilla Foundation. Ndume’s Birthday, on October 10th, is the first major event of the month […]
This Halloween, the Gorilla Foundation hosted a Pumpkin Face Design Contest and invited students at Kings Mountain Elementary School in Woodside California to […]
1. Introduction Piñatas are a fun way to encourage problem solving and distribute food to the gorillas. Unfortunately, piñatas are not a suitable […]
Holiday celebrations at the Gorilla Foundation are a chance to give the gorillas a day out of the ordinary. With a bit of […]
As a new caregiver at the Gorilla Foundation it’s hard to know what to expect from the first few months of training. You […]
Using operant conditioning to motivate Ndume to cooperate in health-related tasks is an enjoyable and challenging job that I feel lucky to have. […]
When I design the gorillas’ parties I look for things that are universally fun for humans and can be successfully translated to be […]
Birthdays come only once a year. It is always a great excuse for celebration, a chance to relax and often times a reason […]
Caregiver’s Corner: Free-living gorillas are often on the move looking for food. Eating from at least 97 different species of plants and trees, […]
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