RIP – Koko

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Koko the gorillia known throughout the world for her ability to use sign language has passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 46.   Koko was able to understand over 1,000 signs and approximately 2,000 words.

Koko was born at the San Francisco Zoo but lived most of her life in The Gorilla Foundation’s preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California.  Koko was a celebrity and made headlines for her love of kittens as well as her meetings with other celebrities such as Robin Williams, Betty White and Mr. Rogers.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Koko’s friends and fans throughout the world.