What is Koko's full name?
Hanabiko
Koko nickname(s):
Koko the Gorilla
Koko date of birth:
July 4, 1971
How old is Koko?
55
Where was Koko born?
San Francisco Zoo, California, USA
How tall is Koko?
5' ¾" (154 cm)
How much does Koko weigh?
280 lbs (127.0 kg)
Koko body shape:
Large
What color are Koko's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Koko's hair?
Black
Koko distinctive features:
Can Sign Language, Loves Kittens
What is Koko nationality?
American
What is Koko's occupation?
Personality
Koko claim to fame:
Sign-Language Using Gorilla
Who is Koko's father?
Bwana
Who is Koko's mother?
Jacqueline
Koko brother(s):
Sunshine, Mkubwa
Koko friends:
Penny Patterson, Ndume, Michael
Does Koko have a pet?
All Ball (cat-Manx) [1984], Lipstick (cat-Manx) [1985-?], Smokey (cat-Manx) [1985-?], Devil Tooth (macaw)
Koko favorite book(s)?
Three Little Kittens
Koko favorite color(s)?
Red
Koko favorite food(s)?
Nuts, Tofu, Apples, Corn-on-the-cob
Short Biography
Koko (born July 4, 1971) is a female gorilla who, according to Francine "Penny" Patterson, her long-term trainer, is able to understand more than 1, 000 signs based on American Sign Language, and understand approximately 2, 000 words of spoken English.