Penny and Koko: Reflections on Motherhood (2018)

[@TINKABNA]

Penny is such a wonderful mother! We love Koko, too.

[@FlameOfUdun96]

RIP Koko. Extremely sorry for your loss. We truly lost someone special today.

[@matthewgr.5416]

😞😞😞

[@shwetakasbe5458]

We miss u koko

[@anaherrera7177]

@@shwetakasbe5458 yes we do

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@stargazer1359]

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.

[@CathyKitson]

Oh, she's not dead!!!!!????

[@stargazer1359]

raphael44ify ?

[@CathyKitson]

I hadn't heard she'd died. I just looked it up. I loved that animal, and at least she made a good age.

[@stargazer1359]

raphael44ify she had more character than most humans... it's very sad isn't it , losing such a magnificent soul?

[@CathyKitson]

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.

[@daynatolley7626]

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.

[@spaceanon5930]

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

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@Kiarnii]

this is the cutest thing i've ever seen i'm gonna cry

[@katz734]

Kiarnii Miller it's too late for me I started tearing up at the beginning. I've never seen Koko as a baby.

[@vivianaobando8965]

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.😘😘👑💕

[@bellabegood7136]

Bloody onions

[@Sotiredoffighting]

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

[@annieann1653]

Agree!!😍😍

[@OlehBilov]

Rip dear Koko. I hope that she is now in a place full of kittens. Sorry for your loss.

[@katereaves3676]

My heart goes out to Penny. I know her heart is broken. You were such a wonderful mother to her. God bless you.

[@brendan5294]

Koko is such beautiful and intelligent creature.

[@MGSSAB]

RIP Koko. Thank you for all the laughs! Now you and Robin Williams can play tickles together forever.

[@julietmarlowe5661]

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

[@JBoBo_69]

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 .

[@carolyngracemarie]

I’m so sorry for your loss Koko was a beautiful, lovely creature and she knew she was very loved I’m sure. xx

[@violetxoxox]

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.

[@haley9293]

Happy Mother's Day to Penny!

[@HappyCatHappyLife]

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.

[@_zzack_boy_5568]

La Bella Vita OOOOOUUUU NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[@HappyCatHappyLife]

I know....It's so heart wrenching.....KoKo was a beautiful soul! One of god's many blessings. :( so sad...

[@silvertimeline]

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.

[@ludmilapopovic155]

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!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋😺😺😺😺😺😍😍😍😍😍

[@melloncollie8164]

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.

[@print4apet]

So amazing, thanks for giving your life to KoKo !!!

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@user-rd5ig7ft5c]

Aww bless Koko. My condolences to Penny on Koko's passing.

[@rennierad]

I love your relationship with Koko it's simply beautiful ❤

[@orangejuice255]

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 KZbin 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

[@R.C.D.87]

*I love koko she is one of a kind shes special in every way*

[@channoli97]

my heart absolutely breaks for Penny

[@mamaboocee]

Oh, I just love koko. I would love to ask her questions about what she thinks about everything! She is so amazing!

[@thebullshooter9180]

Aww. Seeing this knowing that she's passed made me cry. You will always be remembered and loved Koko.

[@kathypetersen4694]

Penny really was kokos Mom. didn't know she was with koko since practically infancy. Condolences. 🌷

[@CSELWOOD]

Happy Mother’s Day penny I hope you and koko get everything you wish for

[@megeez588]

my condolences to Penny and all those who cared for her!😢

[@judyvalencia3257]

Koko was a gift to the world. We will all miss KoKo. Thank God for Penny, her,"Mom."

[@volatilemessage7025]

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!

[@andrefortin9392]

RIP koko you will never be forgotten thanks for teaching us so much

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@VolkanYuksel]

Sad loss for the world :/

[@indiecloud100]

Penny seems like a wonderful person. I'm glad Koko and her crossed paths 😊

[@Kathiemin]

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.

[@nx8481]

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.

[@AldoJorgedaSilvaeMendes]

Koko have a very special human mother. God bless you two 🙏🏻❤️!

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@califisher]

I hope we don't forget all you've taught us Koko. Love you, RIP sweety.

[@mardukridwan2003]

Penny has a beautiful, wealthy heart. She represents the best of humanity.💚

[@choochoochooseyou]

Just read the sad news today. RIP gentle giant x

[@kookienutquacker8692]

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. 🤗🦍❤️

[@Hikari2YAMI18]

RIP Koko. Koko and All Ball will finally get to see each other again.

[@calebmurphy9406]

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.

[@imapig2025]

Both are such beautiful souls. Very special indeed. 💓

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@stanstantalent.5605]

Ok, I'm actually about to cry because this is so sweet. RIP Koko and I hope Penny is ok.

[@judipodgurski5083]

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.

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@lyssness15]

R.I.P. Koko 💖 You will be missed! My heart goes out to Penny and all others that Koko touched with her beautiful soul.

[@kiwiryker]

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

[@youejtube7692]

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

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@whydoIneedthis_]

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

[@JL_Loki]

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.

[@_idekanymore1319]

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 ❤️

[@igniel]

RIP Koko. We love you so much

[@XaurreauX]

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.

[@23Dawnay]

I so love watching Koko and Penny together. The love between them is beautiful ♥ ♥ ♥

[@dragontatoes]

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.

[@hannahlima854]

RIP Koko, you taught me and many others a lot. We’ll miss you.

[@proudcatmamaof3962]

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. 💞

[@peggyradeck9016]

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! 💕🦍

[@caroljedynasty4773]

I love her so much. What a blessing to have her. She is so special.

[@marcial.1636]

This brought me to tears. She will be missed. RIP ANGEL.

[@naziaparveen549]

What a be a relationship they share.....wish every human gets as compassionate as her.....😍😍

[@missvdvlogs6982]

Koko nd my mom same year born I'm so emotional to see that ... Very nice video 💜 Om Shanti 🙏

[@metatron520]

Thank you Koko and Penny for your beautiful work !!!

[@LifeAsYanaM]

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.😍

[@LM-ns9rk]

it is the cutest thing ever. definitly. i feel so sad koko left she was so adorable

[@atrolololop]

i love koko and penny is an amazing mother i love this koko gives me strength and happiness every day i love you both

[@JoeBiden007]

Rest In Peace Koko 1971-2018

[@joylopez2735]

Beautiful and wonderous-- the mother/daughter bond Dr. Peterson shared with her beloved pupil, Koko.

[@pinam2299]

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❤️

[@realcanadiangirl64]

RIP Koko. We loved you ❤

[@oczaz]

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.

[@kellz143amm]

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.

[@coloraturaElise]

Penny, so sorry for your loss!

[@Gonindunit2]

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.

[@Ellie-dl9pr]

I love Koko!❤️So beautiful and intelligent. She has a heart of gold.

[@kari_sims]

such a lovely creature, will be missed :(

[@artemisluv2690]

You are so blessed to be able to work with these beautiful creatures God Bless Penny n Koko

[@erad3292]

RIP koko we love you we miss you..

[@auntiealias957]

RIP Koko. Penny must be devastated.

[@Lw5212]

i cant imagine how she is right now

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

Poor Penny. I can't stop thinking of her

[@emmageorgia6149]

Penny you are so incredible, it takes a special type of person to raise someone like Koko❤️ your dedication is unparalleled

[@johnrayker6245]

nothing compares to that. one of the most amazing things i've seen in my life.

[@ABlackNote]

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

[@natalieflanigan6880]

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)!

[@adoracle1]

Happy Mother's Day Penny

[@effykemp7004]

I love you forever koko... my heart hurts knowing your gone.. just know koko, you will never ever be forgotten.

[@mmilanozzini7988]

Happy Mother's Day, Penny and Koko!! ❤

[@Hans_van_der_veen]

My edited Version of Koko the Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKjIl6CPlL6AaZY

[@igoorvb]

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.

[@connellwalker7873]

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.

[@youkidendblok-7085]

Rip koko love from indonesia

[@ashleyladuke1701]

This absolutely melted my heart. 😢

[@colormetakenaback486]

I'm so sorry for your loss! Koko was a beautiful soul and you showed the world an absolutely amazing thing through her. Thank you so much for being Koko's Mom and sharing her with the world. I think Koko's legacy, and yours, is secure for all time. 💙🦍

[@tikolopez8884]

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)

[@nini1957]

What an awesome mommy! You held her with such love that I could feel it!

[@myrrysmaikku]

❤️ Koko was such a lovely, gentle soul, so sad to hear of her passing. She will always be remembered.

[@gordanac109]

Thank you and Happy mother's day to you too

[@yvonne6101]

So precious❤️🐵 I swear it's amazing how Koko is

[@West_87]

What a marvelous, impressive creature. I always enjoyed watching her through this channel's videos. Rest in peace. ♥️

[@melaniebrantner3871]

To Penny what an amazing life you have had with KoKo I am so sorry for your loss. Very sad to here of her passing. I have followed your lives for along time. Thank You