So sad to hear of the passing of this magnificent being....I have followed her as long as I can remember and she was a sweet soul that will always be remembered with a smile.
Oh, God, yes. I loved her for her kindness and gentleness. When I saw her with a cat, for example, how she'd kiss it and stroke it. And how she recognised people and grieved when they died. When she'd heard her cat died, she really became distraught.
Koko you are marvellous.i wish you life full of health, happiness and love. I just feel like this world is amazing with creatures like you.i love you and please forgive human because they are destroying this beautiful planet.they don't understand that the money and technology are the worse thing in this world.😘😘👑💕
I have always loved this gorilla. I gave my daughter the book, "Koko's Kitten" when she was young, and a few years ago, told my husband that the only thing I wanted for my Birthday was a piece of art by her. I believe communication between animals and humans is so important and is more possible than most people believe. I hope Penny and all her apprentices will continue the work that has been done up until now, and that Koko will continue to be an inspiration for all.
RIP I was born the day after Koko (July 5, 1971) . I was hoping to get to visit her on our birthdays i keep crying every time I think of Koko. The World is a much sadder place with out her it .
Many thanks To Penny for her hard work and dedication and the wonderful heart she has and many thanks to beautiful Koko just for being Koko. happy Mother's Day to you too
I just heard about the sad passing of Koko. I am so very sorry "penny", Francine. You and Koko have taught the world so very much. I hope she has been reunited with all those she has lost from her Gorilla Mother, to all-ball, to Michael, to all she had lost. You & I'm sure many others did so much to make her life special & teach us all so much. May Koko, continue to find much light & love. Thank you xx
RIP KoKo. My heart was sad to learn the news of your leaving this world behind. You taught mankind that Gorilla's have feelings, show compassion, can communicate, and should be treated with the same dignity as humans and other animals. If only the world was as compassionate and trusting as you were...you will be missed.
I've been crying all day. I can't believe Koko's gone. I know it's a million times harder for Penny and everyone at The Gorilla Foundation. Thank you for educating us and for sharing Koko's moments with us for so many years. Through her, our hearts were opened to how like us gorillas truly are. The only thing comforting me today is knowing that Koko will live on through your continued work. Her story has really only just begun.
Penny most beautiful human I hope you see this comment. Please stay strong. Koko passing makes me devastated I can’t imagine how you would feel, I just watch her video on TH-cam and I love her, my dream is to meet her actually. Please stay strong, Koko wouldn’t want to see you cry, you have done your best and gave her the most amazing life, she is loved all over the world and you are too. ❤️❤️ stay strong
Humans are not unique or superior than others but we are all earthlings! We are not different! We are all precious creatures living on this beautiful planet. KoKo, love you!
I’m so sorry for your loss Dr. Penny. Thank you for loving and taking such wonderful care of Koko. What a life and legacy. Thank you for sharing her with the world! I’ve followed her ever since I saw Koko and you on Mr. Rogers in the 80s. Your relationship was one of a kind.
Thank you for everything, Koko. Thank you for advancing the scientific understanding of a gorillas cognitive capabilities. Thank you for sparking fervent empathy in the people you touched. Thank you for being the intelligent, emotional, complex being that you were. And thank you for talking with us, Koko. Thank you for everything. Goodnight. Koko-love.
Rest in Peace my dear dear beauty... I hope with all my heart your teachings will eco in eternity and that humans can honour your existance by taking care of our environment.
I'm 62 years old. I relly LOVE KOKO! She's so smart and sweet. Heart thanks to Penny, who educates and cares about Koko.Thanks for the video!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋😺😺😺😺😺😍😍😍😍😍
My condolences. She would have made the most wonderful mother. Special thanks to Penny for all the years of care and love, and for sharing that love with us. She’ll never be forgotten.
Bless you Penny and bless dear Koko for so many years of friendship together, and friendship with those of us who got to know her on screen and in pictures. Sending love from Scotland xo
Penny and Ron were the best parents anyone could ever hope to have. Not only were we all blessed to have Koko, but Koko was so blessed to have you all. Wonderful love you gave her and you changed the world for the better. God bless you
KOKO May you find the freedom to be the gorilla that nature intended you to be. I never met you Koko but I LOVE YOU fireworks child. My tears can’t stop and you will forever hold a special place in my heart. To Penny and those who knew Koko and cared for her THANK YOU. I cannot think of the heartbreak you must be feeling. I am glad Koko died in her sleep and hopefully without pain. Penny your devotion to Koko you put your love for Koko above all else in your life. You didn’t walk away from Koko when she needed someone and you didn’t listen to those that thought Koko’s understanding of humans was a circus trick.... you fought for her rights and to give her a life that was better than most apes born into captivity. I am saddened that she never realized her dream of becoming a mother that she didn’t realize her potential as a gorilla with the rights that every wild ape should have. Please take my words to heart that KOKO WAS LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN YOU MY DEAR. I know that your journey with apes has not changed and when your heart heals a bit that you will carry on the legacy Koko has thanks to you left. All the best and I love you Penny..... I know I am not alone in saying that. I can’t wait to see more of your actions helping all Koko’s of this world. Take care.
Ok, who started chopping onions around here? I can’t see a darn thing through these tears! Penny, that was lovely. You and Koko are beautiful. Thank you for this. 🤗🦍❤️
Penny, your life is a beautiful story, and I hope you are happy, and very proud of what you have accomplished, both for yourself, and for your beautiful children. We can see the love you share, and it is absolutely wonderful to see. BIG hugs to you, on Mother's Day, and every day.
Koko, you were a wonderful gift to all of us. Thank you. Penny, you were a wonderful mother to this precious angel. No one could have loved her as much as you. She had a wonderful life and was a blessing to all of us. Thank you, Penny, for sacrificing your life when you saw she was a gem. God bless you all there and I pray your good work goes unhindered.
Penny wishing you a Happy Mother's Day!!! Thank you for sharing Koko with the whole wide world...we are so forever grateful to you (and Koko too of course)!
Happy Mother's Day KoKo & Penny! KoKo is very intelligent & loves kitties as much as I do! Penny your dedication is simply amazing. God Bless the both of you. 💞
Dr.Penny and Koko make me want to be a wildlife biologist. I want to show everyone how intelligent animals truly are. I feel like many, including in the scientific community, don't truly understand animals and are quick to call animal behavior that is identical to humans, "anthropomorphizing". Emotions and certain behaviors must be universal and I think there is so much more we can learn
Penny. You’ve made huge sacrifices for Koko and her species. Thank you so much! Happy Mother’s Day. Koko is beautiful and amazing! You’ve done a great job raising her with such infinite Love. Motherhood comes to us in many ways. God Bless both of you. Hugs and Love Koko❤️
Koko has always been in my life. She is almost 4 years older than me. I had the first children's book about her. I was absolutely gobsmacked when I heard of her passing. Miss Penny, my condolences to you and all at the Gorilla Foundation. I can't express my grief enough. I thought I would have time to at least meet her before it was too late. Now her calling time has come and gone. Rest sweet Fireworks child. From a admiring friend, Happy child (Tomiko)
Happy Birthday, "Fireworks Girl" Koko. We miss you and will continue to send you thoughts of loving kindness throughout our lives. We learned to love better because of you, to trust in greater depth because you and Penny together showed us the values of friendships such as yours. I will pray for Penny and for your team and hers as she continues her important, loving project.
My heart is broken for the loss of such a beautiful soul. The world is truly mourning the loss of an amazing animal who taught us so much more than we could ever teach her.
I have watched you Koko, Michael and the kittens since I first saw your story in National Geographic. You are amazing and your dedication is awesome. Thank you for sharing your story. Happy Mother’s Day to you! 💕🦍
RIP Koko. Extremely sorry for your loss. We truly lost someone special today.
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We miss u koko
@@shwetakasbe5458 yes we do
My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: th-cam.com/video/NwefmY_YM34/w-d-xo.html
So sad to hear of the passing of this magnificent being....I have followed her as long as I can remember and she was a sweet soul that will always be remembered with a smile.
Oh, she's not dead!!!!!????
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I hadn't heard she'd died. I just looked it up. I loved that animal, and at least she made a good age.
raphael44ify she had more character than most humans... it's very sad isn't it , losing such a magnificent soul?
Oh, God, yes. I loved her for her kindness and gentleness. When I saw her with a cat, for example, how she'd kiss it and stroke it. And how she recognised people and grieved when they died. When she'd heard her cat died, she really became distraught.
Penny is such a wonderful mother! We love Koko, too.
this is the cutest thing i've ever seen i'm gonna cry
Kiarnii Miller it's too late for me I started tearing up at the beginning. I've never seen Koko as a baby.
Koko you are marvellous.i wish you life full of health, happiness and love. I just feel like this world is amazing with creatures like you.i love you and please forgive human because they are destroying this beautiful planet.they don't understand that the money and technology are the worse thing in this world.😘😘👑💕
Bloody onions
Kiarnii Miller this life she has and has had full of outings and love V’s a life in the zoo because they were her options
Agree!!😍😍
I have always loved this gorilla. I gave my daughter the book, "Koko's Kitten" when she was young, and a few years ago, told my husband that the only thing I wanted for my Birthday was a piece of art by her. I believe communication between animals and humans is so important and is more possible than most people believe. I hope Penny and all her apprentices will continue the work that has been done up until now, and that Koko will continue to be an inspiration for all.
RIP I was born the day after Koko (July 5, 1971) . I was hoping to get to visit her on our birthdays i keep crying every time I think of Koko. The World is a much sadder place with out her it .
Many thanks To Penny for her hard work and dedication and the wonderful heart she has and many thanks to beautiful Koko just for being Koko. happy Mother's Day to you too
My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: th-cam.com/video/NwefmY_YM34/w-d-xo.html
My heart goes out to Penny. I know her heart is broken. You were such a wonderful mother to her. God bless you.
Rip dear Koko. I hope that she is now in a place full of kittens. Sorry for your loss.
Koko is such beautiful and intelligent creature.
RIP Koko. Thank you for all the laughs! Now you and Robin Williams can play tickles together forever.
I just heard about the sad passing of Koko. I am so very sorry "penny", Francine. You and Koko have taught the world so very much. I hope she has been reunited with all those she has lost from her Gorilla Mother, to all-ball, to Michael, to all she had lost. You & I'm sure many others did so much to make her life special & teach us all so much. May Koko, continue to find much light & love. Thank you xx
RIP KoKo. My heart was sad to learn the news of your leaving this world behind. You taught mankind that Gorilla's have feelings, show compassion, can communicate, and should be treated with the same dignity as humans and other animals. If only the world was as compassionate and trusting as you were...you will be missed.
La Bella Vita OOOOOUUUU NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
I know....It's so heart wrenching.....KoKo was a beautiful soul! One of god's many blessings. :( so sad...
I’m so sorry for your loss Koko was a beautiful, lovely creature and she knew she was very loved I’m sure. xx
I've been crying all day. I can't believe Koko's gone. I know it's a million times harder for Penny and everyone at The Gorilla Foundation. Thank you for educating us and for sharing Koko's moments with us for so many years. Through her, our hearts were opened to how like us gorillas truly are. The only thing comforting me today is knowing that Koko will live on through your continued work. Her story has really only just begun.
Happy Mother's Day to Penny!
Penny most beautiful human I hope you see this comment. Please stay strong. Koko passing makes me devastated I can’t imagine how you would feel, I just watch her video on TH-cam and I love her, my dream is to meet her actually. Please stay strong, Koko wouldn’t want to see you cry, you have done your best and gave her the most amazing life, she is loved all over the world and you are too. ❤️❤️ stay strong
Koko was a gift to the world. We will all miss KoKo. Thank God for Penny, her,"Mom."
So amazing, thanks for giving your life to KoKo !!!
My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: th-cam.com/video/NwefmY_YM34/w-d-xo.html
Humans are not unique or superior than others but we are all earthlings! We are not different! We are all precious creatures living on this beautiful planet. KoKo, love you!
I’m so sorry for your loss Dr. Penny. Thank you for loving and taking such wonderful care of Koko. What a life and legacy. Thank you for sharing her with the world! I’ve followed her ever since I saw Koko and you on Mr. Rogers in the 80s. Your relationship was one of a kind.
RIP Koko , although we never met, I am 49 and have known about you all my life , may you be swinging in the trees in Heaven
RIP Koko. Koko and All Ball will finally get to see each other again.
Sad loss for the world :/
Thank you for everything, Koko. Thank you for advancing the scientific understanding of a gorillas cognitive capabilities. Thank you for sparking fervent empathy in the people you touched. Thank you for being the intelligent, emotional, complex being that you were. And thank you for talking with us, Koko. Thank you for everything.
Goodnight.
Koko-love.
Rest in Peace my dear dear beauty... I hope with all my heart your teachings will eco in eternity and that humans can honour your existance by taking care of our environment.
Oh, I just love koko. I would love to ask her questions about what she thinks about everything!
She is so amazing!
I hope we don't forget all you've taught us Koko. Love you, RIP sweety.
RIP Koko. Penny must be devastated.
i cant imagine how she is right now
Poor Penny. I can't stop thinking of her
I'm 62 years old. I relly LOVE KOKO! She's so smart and sweet. Heart thanks to Penny, who educates and cares about Koko.Thanks for the video!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋😺😺😺😺😺😍😍😍😍😍
Aww. Seeing this knowing that she's passed made me cry. You will always be remembered and loved Koko.
it is the cutest thing ever. definitly. i feel so sad koko left she was so adorable
Penny really was kokos Mom. didn't know she was with koko since practically infancy. Condolences. 🌷
*I love koko she is one of a kind shes special in every way*
Aww bless Koko. My condolences to Penny on Koko's passing.
My condolences. She would have made the most wonderful mother. Special thanks to Penny for all the years of care and love, and for sharing that love with us. She’ll never be forgotten.
Ok, I'm actually about to cry because this is so sweet. RIP Koko and I hope Penny is ok.
Bless you Penny and bless dear Koko for so many years of friendship together, and friendship with those of us who got to know her on screen and in pictures. Sending love from Scotland xo
My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: th-cam.com/video/NwefmY_YM34/w-d-xo.html
I love your relationship with Koko it's simply beautiful ❤
Happy Mother’s Day penny I hope you and koko get everything you wish for
Just read the sad news today. RIP gentle giant x
my heart absolutely breaks for Penny
Penny and Ron were the best parents anyone could ever hope to have. Not only were we all blessed to have Koko, but Koko was so blessed to have you all. Wonderful love you gave her and you changed the world for the better. God bless you
R.I.P sweet koko. loved keeping up with her . I have followed you guys for such a long time. all my best for Penny. I hope she is all right.
KOKO May you find the freedom to be the gorilla that nature intended you to be. I never met you Koko but I LOVE YOU fireworks child. My tears can’t stop and you will forever hold a special place in my heart. To Penny and those who knew Koko and cared for her THANK YOU. I cannot think of the heartbreak you must be feeling. I am glad Koko died in her sleep and hopefully without pain. Penny your devotion to Koko you put your love for Koko above all else in your life. You didn’t walk away from Koko when she needed someone and you didn’t listen to those that thought Koko’s understanding of humans was a circus trick.... you fought for her rights and to give her a life that was better than most apes born into captivity. I am saddened that she never realized her dream of becoming a mother that she didn’t realize her potential as a gorilla with the rights that every wild ape should have. Please take my words to heart that KOKO WAS LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN YOU MY DEAR. I know that your journey with apes has not changed and when your heart heals a bit that you will carry on the legacy Koko has thanks to you left. All the best and I love you Penny..... I know I am not alone in saying that. I can’t wait to see more of your actions helping all Koko’s of this world. Take care.
Ok, who started chopping onions around here? I can’t see a darn thing through these tears! Penny, that was lovely. You and Koko are beautiful. Thank you for this. 🤗🦍❤️
R.I.P. Koko 💖 You will be missed! My heart goes out to Penny and all others that Koko touched with her beautiful soul.
Penny's relationship with Koko is one of a kind. She have so much patient in teaching her. I'm glad I was born in their lifetime to witness this.
Penny, your life is a beautiful story, and I hope you are happy, and very proud of what you have accomplished, both for yourself, and for your beautiful children. We can see the love you share, and it is absolutely wonderful to see. BIG hugs to you, on Mother's Day, and every day.
My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: th-cam.com/video/NwefmY_YM34/w-d-xo.html
Koko, you were a wonderful gift to all of us. Thank you. Penny, you were a wonderful mother to this precious angel. No one could have loved her as much as you. She had a wonderful life and was a blessing to all of us. Thank you, Penny, for sacrificing your life when you saw she was a gem. God bless you all there and I pray your good work goes unhindered.
What an incredible life. She was a daughter to a gorilla as well as a human, and a mother herself. May she rest in her comfortable hole.
R.I.P Koko, you truly were a miracle for many of us, and were able to show us how alike human beings and apes are. Your legacy will live on ❤️
my condolences to Penny and all those who cared for her!😢
Penny seems like a wonderful person. I'm glad Koko and her crossed paths 😊
I'm all teary when I heard about Koko's passing in our local Malaysian radio. RIP Koko. I hope Penny has all the support she needs.. :'(
I am so sad to hear that Koko has left us. Rest in peace sweet darling.
Koko nd my mom same year born I'm so emotional to see that ...
Very nice video 💜
Om Shanti 🙏
RIP koko you will never be forgotten thanks for teaching us so much
My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: th-cam.com/video/NwefmY_YM34/w-d-xo.html
I've known about Koko for as long as I can remember and have always wanted to meet her. I think that would be an amazing experience.
Penny has a beautiful, wealthy heart. She represents the best of humanity.💚
Koko have a very special human mother. God bless you two 🙏🏻❤️!
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My deepest condolences to those who had the good fortune to know and work with Koko. She will never know what a gift she was.
Rest In Peace Koko 1971-2018
Both are such beautiful souls. Very special indeed. 💓
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RIP koko we love you we miss you..
RIP Koko. We love you so much
Penny wishing you a Happy Mother's Day!!! Thank you for sharing Koko with the whole wide world...we are so forever grateful to you (and Koko too of course)!
i'm sorry for your loss, all my feelings to Koko and he interspecies family, we lost a truly revolutionary one of it's kind.
Happy Mother's Day KoKo & Penny! KoKo is very intelligent & loves kitties as much as I do! Penny your dedication is simply amazing. God Bless the both of you. 💞
such a lovely creature, will be missed :(
i love koko and penny is an amazing mother
i love this
koko gives me strength and happiness every day
i love you both
I love you forever koko... my heart hurts knowing your gone.. just know koko, you will never ever be forgotten.
Dr.Penny and Koko make me want to be a wildlife biologist. I want to show everyone how intelligent animals truly are. I feel like many, including in the scientific community, don't truly understand animals and are quick to call animal behavior that is identical to humans, "anthropomorphizing". Emotions and certain behaviors must be universal and I think there is so much more we can learn
Koko makes me cry every f****** time.....Penny, you are an amazing woman who did an amazing job. Respect, and a lot of love to you both
Penny. You’ve made huge sacrifices for Koko and her species. Thank you so much! Happy Mother’s Day. Koko is beautiful and amazing! You’ve done a great job raising her with such infinite Love. Motherhood comes to us in many ways. God Bless both of you. Hugs and Love Koko❤️
RIP Koko, you taught me and many others a lot. We’ll miss you.
Koko has always been in my life. She is almost 4 years older than me. I had the first children's book about her. I was absolutely gobsmacked when I heard of her passing. Miss Penny, my condolences to you and all at the Gorilla Foundation. I can't express my grief enough. I thought I would have time to at least meet her before it was too late. Now her calling time has come and gone. Rest sweet Fireworks child. From a admiring friend, Happy child (Tomiko)
I so love watching Koko and Penny together. The love between them is beautiful ♥ ♥ ♥
Happy Birthday, "Fireworks Girl" Koko. We miss you and will continue to send you thoughts of loving kindness throughout our lives. We learned to love better because of you, to trust in greater depth because you and Penny together showed us the values of friendships such as yours. I will pray for Penny and for your team and hers as she continues her important, loving project.
Penny, so sorry for your loss!
Koko was a very loved and well-cared gorilla. We will miss her videos and occurrences. RIP Koko😓
R.I.P Koko 😢😢😢 I’m going to miss seeing videos of you 💕 the most sweetest gorilla ever 💕
RIP KOKO. I FEEL LIKE CRYING
My heart is broken for the loss of such a beautiful soul. The world is truly mourning the loss of an amazing animal who taught us so much more than we could ever teach her.
RIP beautiful Koko. The world is much less magical without you.
Happy Mother's Day, Penny and Koko!! ❤
My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: th-cam.com/video/NwefmY_YM34/w-d-xo.html
RIP Koko. We loved you ❤
Beautiful and wonderous-- the mother/daughter bond Dr. Peterson shared with her beloved pupil, Koko.
Penny is such a good owner to Koko, and Koko is so smart this is going to make me cry 😢 in a good way...
I have watched you Koko, Michael and the kittens since I first saw your story in National Geographic. You are amazing and your dedication is awesome. Thank you for sharing your story. Happy Mother’s Day to you! 💕🦍
This brought me to tears. She will be missed. RIP ANGEL.
You are so blessed to be able to work with these beautiful creatures God Bless Penny n Koko
Rest in peace Koko 1971_2018 never forget all the best to penny and rest
What a be a relationship they share.....wish every human gets as compassionate as her.....😍😍
Happy Mother's Day Penny
The love between a human and a animal is a great sight to see. I’m pretty sure the feelings are strong after watching this video.😍
I love Koko!❤️So beautiful and intelligent. She has a heart of gold.
KOKO, WHAT A PURE SOUL
This absolutely melted my heart. 😢
R.I.P. Koko we love you very much, and will miss you dearly