Blog
Dear Friend, For over four decades, I had the incredible privilege of working side by side with Koko, the remarkable gorilla who learned […]
Dear Friend, For over four decades, I had the incredible privilege of working side by side with Koko, the remarkable gorilla who learned […]
Dear Friend, I remember it like it was yesterday! Fred Rogers visited us in February of 1998 to film a segment with Koko […]
Dear Friend, People often ask me what were the first signs I taught Koko.They were “Eat”, “Drink” and “More.” Why? Because these seemed […]
Dear Friend, From an early age, Koko used play as a way to explore, learn, and connect. In the above footage, she engages […]
Dear Friend, In the above video, taken in 2005 when Koko was 31, Koko smells something enticing and signs “Apple-Nut-Ball” to me. The […]
Dear Friend, Just before the end of the year (2024) we conducted a Conservation Camp in Cameroon, Africa to introduce students to the […]
Dear Friend, Koko was not only famous for her sign language and paintings—she also had a musical side. In this playful moment (see […]
Dear Friend, Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, we’re celebrating with a little Koko-love. Koko enjoys a special visit from a sweet black and white […]
Dear Friend, The Gorilla Foundation is working together with the Aspinall Foundation in the UK to design and create a Gorilla Rewilding Adaptation […]
Dear Friend, In the above video, watch Koko (age 37, in 2008) flip through a book and pause at a photo of Knut […]
Dear Koko Supporter, In this video young Koko, just 3 years old, enjoys one of her favorite parts of the day — spending […]
My Wish for You This Christmas … PLAY VIDEO Dear Family, Hope the above holiday video helps you forgive me for getting your […]
Dear Friend As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reminded of how much Koko taught us about the beauty, intelligence, and emotional depth […]
Dear Friend, This holiday season, we wanted to share something special with you: a heartfelt message from Koko herself. Koko’s message is a […]
Dear Koko Fan, In the above video, Koko’s curiosity and love for exploration shine as she engages with clay, using all her senses […]
Dear Koko Supporter, In the above video we see Koko on the grounds of her home in the Santa Cruz mountains, circa 2003, […]
Dear Fellow Great Ape, In the above video we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and express our gratitude for your help in developing […]
Dear Friend, I’ve been thinking a lot about Koko lately—especially her curiosity and how she loved interacting with the world around her. One […]
© 2024 The Gorilla Foundation / Koko.org