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Tickle, Chase and Tug are some of Koko”s favorite games. Here, Koko uses a toy to sign “Tickle”.
Tickle, Chase and Tug are some of Koko”s favorite games. Here, Koko uses a toy to sign “Tickle”.
Penny uses the Tingler™ 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.
On a hot summer day the gorillas enjoy an entire juicy sweet yellow watermelon.
Ndume and Koko sit in the yard. Koko looks toward the cylinders, 2 out of 3 are filled with Ndume and Teddy.
A rare occasion to capture Ron in this photo instead of behind the lens! He smiles fondly as Koko explores her special treat […]
Ndume concentrates while searching for part of his morning yard browse. He enjoys the mental and physical stimulation, now…is it in a bag, […]
Koko and Ndume look for browse throughout the yard. Koko sits high on her firehose near the roof as Ndume moves along the […]
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