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Dear [First Name], For over four decades, I had the incredible privilege of working side by side with Koko, the remarkable gorilla who […]
KVN: Koko and Mike Wagon
Dear Friend, As young gorillas living at Stanford, Koko and Michael were given many activities to choose from, and one of their favorites […]
KVN: Earth Day 2025
Dear Friend, For over four decades, I had the incredible privilege of working side by side with Koko, the remarkable gorilla who learned […]
KVN: Mister Rogers Visits Koko’s Neighborhood
Dear Friend, I remember it like it was yesterday! Fred Rogers visited us in February of 1998 to film a segment with Koko […]
KVN: Koko’s Early Signs
Dear Friend, People often ask me what were the first signs I taught Koko.They were “Eat”, “Drink” and “More.” Why? Because these seemed […]
KVN: Koko’s Exploratory Play
Dear Friend, From an early age, Koko used play as a way to explore, learn, and connect. In the above footage, she engages […]
KVN: Koko’s “Apple-Nut-Ball” (Artichoke)
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 […]
KVN: African Kids Learn to Sign with Koko
Dear Friend, Just before the end of the year (2024) we conducted a Conservation Camp in Cameroon, Africa to introduce students to the […]
KVN: Koko on the Keys
Dear Friend, Koko was not only famous for her sign language and paintings—she also had a musical side. In this playful moment (see […]
KVN: Koko’s Valentine 2025
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 […]
Sanctuary V1
Dear Friend, The Gorilla Foundation is working together with the Aspinall Foundation in the UK to design and create a Gorilla Rewilding Adaptation […]
KVN: Koko and Knut
Dear Friend, In the above video, watch Koko (age 37, in 2008) flip through a book and pause at a photo of Knut […]
KVN: Young Koko Climbs a Tree
Dear Koko Supporter, In this video young Koko, just 3 years old, enjoys one of her favorite parts of the day — spending […]
Pattersons Happy Holiday
My Wish for You This Christmas … PLAY VIDEO Dear Family, Hope the above holiday video helps you forgive me for getting your […]
Koko EoY 2024: EM8
Dear Friend As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reminded of how much Koko taught us about the beauty, intelligence, and emotional depth […]
Koko EoY 2024: EM7
Dear Friend, This holiday season, we wanted to share something special with you: a heartfelt message from Koko herself. Koko’s message is a […]
KVN: Koko Plays with Clay
Dear Koko Fan, In the above video, Koko’s curiosity and love for exploration shine as she engages with clay, using all her senses […]
KVN: Template
Dear Koko Supporter, In the above video we see Koko on the grounds of her home in the Santa Cruz mountains, circa 2003, […]
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