Koko's birthday carnival 2008

Koko's caregivers outdid themselves this year and transformed her outdoor facility into a virtual "Carnival." This video clip shows a few of the carnival "areas." From the Popcorn Area (which is located near the High Wire area, and was intended for Ndume) to the Snow Cone Area (fake paper snowcones filled with nuts), to the Bumper Car Area (made of cardboard watermelon crates) to the Labyrinth Area ( a spooky tent-covered experience ), this was quite an unusual birthday for Koko. We hope that the combination of the Carnival experience coupled with her presents and feast and good company have made this birthday one of Koko's favorites. It's the very least we can do for this beloved great ape ambassador.

Lesson: Gorillas can remember their birthdays, enjoy celebrating them, and play an active role in designing the festivities.

Date Added: Aug 15, 2008
Videographer: Penny Patterson

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Koko
• GSL
• Gorilla
• Sign
• Language
• Birthday
• Carnival
• 2008

[ListenToDakota]

I dont even get that for my birthday

[Traviswj27]

I never seen a gorilla have a birthday carnival.

[ThriceDice]

Why does the sign say "Labyrint"?

[hotchocolate1913]

I hope you dont feed Koko junk food everyday.I really dont want her to die from a heart attack :/

[menareinferior]

Killman1134..I have no idea what point you're trying to make?

[CoD4GB1]

@menareinferior Penny said they developed a bond to eachother that if broken could have consequences on both sides. Koko would be devasted to lose Penny

[silentswan12]

lol she like "wtfff is this? -.-

[CandyX24X]

PS: KOKO IS FREAKIN ADORABLE!..All animals have feelings ,animal cruelty shouldn't exist!

[CandyX24X]

:The Awkward moment when Koko , the gorilla had a better time on her birthday than me turning 19 this past year.

[Killman1134]

menareinferior, Yes, and potentially let her get destroyed by mankinds evil. That sounds so much better.