Koko

Biography

Born on July 4, 1971 at the San Francisco Zoo as Hanabiko (Japanese for "Fireworks child"). Koko the Gorilla became a celebrity when she allegedly learned ASL (American Sign Language) and was able to communicate with humans and show emotion.

Known For

Nature

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

The World About Us

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People

Koko: A Talking Gorilla

All Movies (3)

• Won't You Be My Neighbor?2018 · as Self (archive footage)
• Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People2016 · as Self
• Koko: A Talking Gorilla1978 · as Herself

All TV Shows (2)

• Nature1982 · as Self
• The World About Us1967 · as Herself