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Koko wrote in a journal that was sent to her by Lisa Nunes’ fourth-grade class from Berkley Community School in Berkley, Massachusetts. Koko”s […]
Koko wrote in a journal that was sent to her by Lisa Nunes’ fourth-grade class from Berkley Community School in Berkley, Massachusetts. Koko”s […]
Flower is one of two resident dogs at the Gorilla Foundation. Flower was named by Koko, who originally gave her the name of […]
Ndume stands in the grass of the large play yard.
Koko signs “Koko-Love”, a sign she created to express feelings of love, affection, or approval.
Koko does the dishes in her new mini-kitchenette.
Ndume uses a water bottle label to wipe his nose.
Koko munches on paper — a no-no but still a temptation for Koko.
Penny stands at her computer — her typical position while doing office work.
Koko and Ndume sometimes vie for space near the observer — in this case, Penny. Ndume is in the foreground and Koko is […]
Koko grooms herself with a brush. Looking good, Koko!
We have several fruit trees on the grounds of the Foundation, including this apple tree. Apples are Koko”s favorite fruit, and Ndume likes […]
Ndume looks through “his mail” while sitting in the play yard. Penny usually gives the gorillas mail as a daily enrichment tool. Mail […]
Ndume tore pages out of magazines to build this paper nest. Magazines, newspapers, junk mail, and old phone books serve as enrichment for […]
Koko signs “gorilla” while watching gorillas on TV.
Koko and Ndume climb to the roof of the play yard to forage for vegetables that have been placed above. Koko is on […]
Koko savors her nut butter sandwich — one of her favorite foods of the day. Her sandwiches are made with soy nut butter, […]
Fred Reynolds, Facilities Developer at the Gorilla Foundation, renovated Koko”s kitchen earlier this summer.
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