Koko gained public attention as the subject of two National Geographic cover stories and, in 1985, the best-selling children's picture book, Koko's Kitten. Koko became the world's most famous …

Oct 22, 2025 · Koko the Gorilla died unexpectedly at the Gorilla Foundation's preserve in 2018, but the 46-year-old primate had a final message for her fans.

The Gorilla Foundation is best known for conducting the longest interspecies communication study in history (almost 5 decades) and the only one involving gorillas: Project Koko.

Koko, the adored gorilla known for her sign language skills, has died at the age of 46. Koko rose to fame in the 1970s when an animal psychologist named Francine "Penny" Patterson taught her...

Apr 27, 2025 · Koko the gorilla, who became famous for her use of sign language, died in her sleep at age 46 in her California preserve on June 19, 2018.

Oct 14, 2024 · Discover 35 intriguing facts about Koko the Gorilla's life and death, exploring her intelligence, emotional depth, and legacy.

Koko is perhaps the best known gorilla in the world because of her sign language and artistic abilities, her relationships with kittens, and a considerable amount of worldwide media since she was a baby.

The official YouTube video channel for Koko and the Gorilla Foundation.

The newest and most important tool, the Koko App is specifically designed to help others develop a basic level of communication with gorillas (or anyone who uses sign language).

Established in 1976 as a 501 (c) (3) corporation, it is best known for “Project Koko,” the longest interspecies communication study in history, and the only one involving gorillas. It has evolved into …