When Koko Met Ndume

Ndume is a male gorilla who came to live with Koko when he was 10 years old, in 1991, from the Cincinnati Zoo. Koko selected him via a process similar to "video dating" and when they first met, it didn't take long at all before they became comfortable with each other. This video shows their first meeting, and how Ndume has developed into a large, powerful - yet patient and sweet - silverback gorilla.

[@jonwinterfell51]

Lmao koko was picking guys like tinder!!😂😂😂

[@eirik3938]

@Mario Wow you know alot. Thanks for the information 👍🏻

[@PrimateProductions]

@Mario you are so right!! You know what the biggest thing they did that contributed to/was the cause of her not ever becoming pregnant? lol..the fact that other than that initial meeting with the male in this video they were never ever again allowed to be in the same enclosure together..ever! Poor Ndume stayed locked up inside a freaking trailer pretty much 24/7 often for weeks at at time. She never wanted Koko to actually become pregnant because she was afraid that if Koko had any relationships with other gorillas it would interfere with the relationship she had with Koko. You can search and out of the hundreds of video clips out there you will never ever find a video that shows them interacting together or in the same enclosure together! 😉🙂

[@vinodchhiller724]

@Gina powell Really? Is it true or its just your perception?

[@yesterdaytech9569]

Swipe right koko.

[@Laffingrl]

@@PrimateProductions , I agree,there is always a selfish component to research,but do you really believe she did not want Koko to be happy and become a mother?

[@SWLinPHX]

Koko: Don't run away, I just want to looooove you! Ndume: You stay away from me, crazy woman!

[@xXxJokerManxXx]

"talkin to humans and shit..." 😂

[@PotionsMaster666]

Why does it sounds like a reference to a movie or something ?

[@kingghost7116]

Story of my fkking life 🙄

[@SuperSnooki14]

😆

[@B.treveton]

i thinks its incredible that she is able to understand television. shes able to realise that they are just images and understands the concept

[@Impetuss]

So does my cat? Way more impressive she can sign language

[@KM-eb5yo]

Lucy Kelly who says they can't? if you knock one eye out of an animal they can still see and it's in 2D

[@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur]

they're pretty close to humans. what i find amazing is how they handle kittens and do sign language

[@PrimateProductions]

Do you always believe everything people say on the internet? I'm not trying to be mean only my point is "Dr. Penny" is notoriously dishonest when it comes to KoKo!! How she can sleep at night is beyond me!

[@PrimateProductions]

@@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur umm..ever wonder why they go through so many kittens?? As far as sign language goes I wouldnt get too excited when it comes to Koko.

[@sammyeow]

i think koko is more "civilized" than him she was probably questioning why he was scared. Maybe she thought he could speak sign language too

[@sandralee9155]

vespur They need to find koko a friend comedian who can visit her often ! She leaves in CA. Right? lots of comedians there! or maybe more than one will visit her! she needs friends! it makes her happy

[@aaliyahrammstein6674]

I imagine the reason why Ndume was freaked out by Koko was because of the way she approached him. She approached him with excitement, but more importantly, the way HUMANS approach/greet one another. Gorilla's do things differently... Gorilla's born in the wild when they are attracted to a potential mate, she will be near him but not closer than 20 feet. The female will then wait for the male to approach them. If he does, than they mate. If he acts uninterested, then the female either gives up looks for someone else, OR.... Well! The female gorilla goes and talks to another male or group of males, but the alternate male/males are WEAKER in station! (This is important!😉) She flirts with these males in FRONT of the 1st choice male. This USUALLY ends up working out for the female because the male gorilla NORMALLY becomes jealous (Why she talking to them/him? He ain't even HALF the gorilla I am!!) Male gorilla kicks the other males out, before they can "score", and the female and 1st choice male are happy!😊 They mate and they are then "together." I don't understand why the people taking care of Koko didn't teach her how to "attract" another male gorilla.... I can only guess that we didn't know this info at the time... (I got my info from a pbs documentary specifically on gorilla's interacting in the wild.)

[@aaliyahrammstein6674]

Sandra Lee I know Robin Williams did before he passed!! She loved him!!! Robin even made a joke about meeting her in some of his stand up! He said that he was afraid Koko was going to rape him, cause she "really" liked him!!😁 What's Robin going to do? FIGHT OFF A GORILLA? Lol😄

[@stephenmackinnon808]

Wot the fuck are we doing I’m ashamed to be a homo sapien

[@stephenmackinnon808]

Me Tho put her in the Oval Office

[@SWLinPHX]

OMG, they should have a spin-off of "The Bachelorette" where Koko gets like 15 male gorillas to choose from in the beginning and at the end of the episode each week she gives a banana to the ones she wants to stay until she finds her mate. I'd watch.

[@edenp.1123]

Lol

[@publicservice6479]

+kokoflix yes please!!!!!

[@janatullahkhanjanat7767]

SWLinPHX is that true

[@haleyk349]

Ive never laughed so hard at a youtube comment

[@PrimateProductions]

That would never have happened because everybody refused to send their gorilla there to her "establishment" because of the awful conditions. Wonder how she ended up with Michael the first male gorilla? This woman who is supposed to be an advocate for gorillas bought Michael and a young female gorilla from a well known hunter/poacher who went out and killed their families in the wild and stole the 2 and then illegally shipped them to the US where it is a known fact that "Dr. Penny" lied about their ages/the time the arrived. She paid a man to steal them from the wild, knowing that the way that happens is because they kill the family to get the baby. The female she paid for died before reaching her.

[@sweetwillow]

That footage of Ndume at the end all alone! So sad 😭 I think the real experiment here is that Koko got so smart, she can't find a mate who can keep her interested 😂

[@renatocontrerasflores294]

sounds just like human tinder to me lol

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

@@renatocontrerasflores294 isnt tinder for bimbos? i myself was the only one suggesting another 2%er. thats cause the 2% isnt the 98%

[@renatocontrerasflores294]

@@ShawnJonesHellion and it used to be a hookup-exclusive app. nowadays ppl are looking for friends in there lmao

[@ThatArabGirl10]

I know how she feels, lol

[@SWLinPHX]

Damn, everyone Koko loves either rejects her or dies. Poor girl.

[@pewety8456]

Did ndume die?

[@SWLinPHX]

+Pewety Yeah No, but in this video you can see he clearly rejects Koko and runs from her.

[@mcaddicts]

Her first partner Michael died but they never mated either.

[@egrffin8534]

@@mcaddicts its so sad that they didnt even think of doing IVF for her.

[@mcaddicts]

@@egrffin8534 Since she stole Koko or borrowed her and never gave her back to the San Diego zoo. No one was willing to work with her within the primate community.

[@emilygifford5627]

That's like online dating....

[@charlespopoff]

Emily Gifford this is how tinder was thought off

[@Remington-wl7jp]

The fact that Koko was able to grasp the concept of love is absolutely amazing. These animals really are something special.

[@floatingshoppinglist5193]

Every animal grasps the concept of love because love is life and it runs through everything no matter how ugly or how evil

[@ThatArabGirl10]

All animals understand love, and death. Koko is intelligent, but all animals feel love towards each other or a human being.

[@tokyo9459]

When she kissed it I fucking died. 😍😭

[@calbreeden3608]

I hate seeing animals captive but lucky koko has good caretakers. Watching Koko videos just inspire me.

[@reachtrita]

Cal Breeden I’ve just commented the same. They’re worthy of living a life in a spacious animal sanctuary where Penny could still visit her. They’ve been in captive for far too long. Imagine ourselves living in the same small space without the chance of leaving at all for our entire lives. That’d drive anyone crazy :(

[@masterchief8655]

Its too bad that they're endangered too, its not like if we release these animals back into the wild, poachers would just kill them off jusr for fun or for their fur/meat. :/

[@PrimateProductions]

She had horrible caretakers

[@xestien]

@@PrimateProductions she seemed happy and she lived long and was healthy. Pretty good caretakers if you ask me.

[@PrimateProductions]

Omg if you only knew..great keepers are the last way i would describe them

[@Agforever12]

Wow Koko was straight up savage she really just friend zoned Micheal 😂

[@chuuu4610]

Michael was too senstive and artsy for her. Haha

[@LeeeroyJenkems]

So Koko basically invented Tinder is what you are saying...and I coulda told Ndume that move doesn't work. It took me years to figure out throwing balls at chicks doesn't turn them on.

[@Mariomaniac37]

Friend zoned.

[@wolfspirit9999]

Man same thing happened to michael.

[@khschoenfeld]

Poor Koko. On first sight he reacted like "Her? No WAY!! She's old... and fat". And so she ended up as a single cat lady. But she was friends with Robin Williams and that's something...

[@SWLinPHX]

Aw, poor Koko. : /

[@paddlefar9175]

Haha! She is a cat lady! She's had an okay life though, I think.

[@osmanali3788]

Graz Kaf mamoo SYL Somali free bye

[@candacegeorge8932]

Graz Kaf she’s absolutely gorgeous maybe he’s just gay

[@nothanksplease]

Candace George your mom gay. Not really probably but lol.

[@WhiteRabbitTricks]

She is too smart. He was intimidated by her. Knowledge is power.

[@freeair9460]

Thank you to the people who dedicated their life to Koko. The whole world should be forced to watch her

[@isthisjustfantasy7557]

Forced? ok adolf

[@freeair9460]

@@isthisjustfantasy7557 thanks for the compliment

[@benm5221]

Rest In Peace, Koko. You were a wonderful being and an amazing teacher. Hope you found Robin and your others friends already up there with you.

[@LivingwithmonkeysMonkeyMom]

Ndume Is absolutley Beautiful, As is Koko!

[@tuesdaypatience]

I've always wondered why they never tried artificial insemination with Koko. She wanted to be a mother so so badly, but she just never formed a mating bond with a male. It seems like perhaps they just thought that was too much of an unnatural way for her to become a mother. I don't know enough about gorillas - maybe the lack of a family group would have affected her ability to get through a pregnancy and to raise a baby. Koko was two years older than me. I learned sign language in high school and have kept it up throughout my life. She was simply the most amazing creature. The world mourns her passing.

[@ViveLeQuebecLibreTabarnak]

Stacie M I think they made the right choice by keeping things natural.

[@valinorean4816]

I would volunteer my sperm!

[@AA-el7ot]

@@valinorean4816 weirdo

[@hanabanana7041]

@@valinorean4816 Um no....

[@valinorean4816]

@@hanabanana7041 Why no?!

[@islaillish7022]

I found Koko today on KZbin and fell inlove. Most intelligent creature to ever grace this earth. We could have learned so much from her!

[@groupvucic2235]

A gorilla the most intelligent creature on Earth? What makes you say that?

[@TzukiSora]

At the end of the video, Ndume was all like: "This is mah cape!"

[@tiffany2806]

😂😂😂

[@lga9669]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate at around 2:28 when Koko caught that ball like a boss 👌💯

[@sarahhesoun3477]

Koko is precious!

[@Zamanian]

lol Ndume today... twirling in fabrics, "I'm faaaabulous." I wonder no connection was made...

[@fezalmawi480]

She is pretty with a kind heart

[@PrimateProductions]

Who? The doctor was a terrible person

[@ignis1267]

@@PrimateProductions Koko

[@PrimateProductions]

@@ignis1267 lol...ok...if you think obese gorillas with nasty habits like insisting on being allowed to see and fondle the breasts/nipples of EVERY single person she comes into contact with is considered pretty then I guess... Just remember that you only see what people want you to see when it comes to the internet!

[@SWLinPHX]

Why is Ndume always playing with fabric? Does he want to be a fashion designer?

[@freddykrueger5503]

maybe he's gay

[@SWLinPHX]

***** Yeah, ...not that that there's anything wrong with that.

[@freddykrueger5503]

He kind of swings the other way..

[@youcantberacisttojews1697]

SWLinPHX >>not that that there's anything wrong with that.

[@youcantberacisttojews1697]

SWLinPHX Still, he coulda taken for the team.

[@VikalHimanshu]

Koko was the best ambassador of Gorillas and Apes. She made so many people look at apes with more compassion. Might help save the species in some way, even if by a little.

[@wandisapsingam8840]

2:23 Ndume is like " oh my lord , no no no!!! I'm outta here " lol it's funny but cute at the same time

[@slideshowgurl]

haha I love how she signs Hurry.

[@xXDollyisLoveXx]

I love how Koko is just like, "Let me love youuu!"

[@Chill_Phactor]

Dang, Ndume really hit the gym

[@alexandermartinez732]

3:00 That is one of the cutest things I've ever seen! He look's like a little boy playing pretend in his room :')

[@TheDarklord0211]

This is amazing, something other then a human who can feel and know what love is and express it in a way we can understand..

[@SWLinPHX]

They are so ADORABLE together! Why is this the only video of the two of them interacting??

[@SWLinPHX]

It's so cute. It's like a little boy and girl not sure if they want to play together yet somehow awkwardly flirting.

[@RowanBuchananroabie]

Koko wants that. Ndume was freaked the fuck out, however.

[@SWLinPHX]

Rowan Buchanan Yeah, well at least he made a quick attempt when he rolled the ball to her, LOL.

[@puppy24681]

OMG! Koko is the cutest thing ever:)

[@davedisaster12]

thats honestly insane. that level of communication.

[@karthijee9613]

In two words... Jus lovely and blessed too see Koko 💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🦍🦍🦍 gods blessings to you all💞🙏✨

[@fishstixroxx434]

I think koko was smarter than him and maybe he didn’t understand what was happening

[@mercenary1012]

i love this shes so smart

[@goognamgoognw6637]

love this video. A beautiful woman talking about her matchmaking role for Koko. This is one of a kind.

[@allninelivez7631]

2:26 I like how he wasn't looking and he still knew where Koko was

[@SWLinPHX]

LOL, he was too shy to look at her but wanted to make a gesture. Cute.

[@thanahune9241]

SWLinPHX 🤣🤣☺️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@simonsimcic8154]

Koko love, hurry... Hurry!!! LOL like teenager

[@SWLinPHX]

This is even better than "When Harry Met Sally".

[@arnonymes34]

The beginning of a great love story !

[@infinityfreehugs]

Still a better love story than Twilight

[@PrimateProductions]

No hell it wasnt..it was anything but

[@mrnpc2323]

God I wish finding a mate was this simple

[@ReefawziaCooking]

She really can communicated Wow mashaAllah

[@screwthedragon999]

A gorilla essentially swiping for a mate like she was on tinder was not something I was expecting

[@rebeccacrystian6333]

KoKo is amazing

[@snowbird68]

The absolute best you tube channel i have probably subscribed to. Thankyou for sharing of this beautiful and wonderful Koko x

[@joegaito702]

Such bright and smart animals koko and ndume thanks for everything always learning something new best wishes to the both of you appreciate you guys take care. Joe

[@vaughanlipscombsmith1761]

RIP, sweet Koko 💖💕

[@slideshowgurl]

I cannot believe Dr. Patterson is 64 here... she looks so good!

[@breAnnasmama]

slideshowgurl she is so pretty inside and out. God bless her !

[@damotoneko1500]

Koko is a lovely madam ^^ May all her wishes come true and that they all have plenty of happiness ^^

[@dreyaleesings]

she has a "type"!!! lol!!! get it koko!!!

[@nepetaren1267]

03:07 Nebdume be like "Dont I look fabulous?" Koko:"yes you look fabulous..." Nebdume: Bitch ofcourse I look fabulous! Im a flipping gorilla wearing a scarf!!" (sorry if I misspell!!)

[@siszi20022]

Love you koko ❤️

[@Alex-kp5pq]

Maybe she thought Ndume was like her child, as opposed to a potential mate, because of how small he was when he arrived.

[@oneeyeddog3045]

He is awesome! Rip sweet Koko😂😂😂

[@estrellacross5704]

Koko Happy birthday TO You! You ARE MY INSPIRATION but that didn’t stop the killing of one of your specie Harambe the gorilla, I can’t stop my pain, my tears, and my lack of continue living, I love you Koko.

[@kathryncarter6143]

Love this choice process!

[@xkm11x]

The way he flailed that blanket around at koko 2:24 🤣🤣

[@halin6025]

Omg Ndumes was like “why is this woman following me!? Lemme slap her with this orange thing.” *he passes by and hits her with the orange thing.* then Koko was like “dafucq, what was that for!”

[@mauriziobertaglia2991]

Thanks Koko for teaching me

[@tatianadubois6976]

love koko

[@BlackPanther-vk5ew]

Koko is just beyond intelligent.......she shows us exactly what gorrillas be are capable of. I'm shocked there aren't far more views......even after all these years!! Koko is / was the BEST gorrilla EVER to have existed!!! Besides Harambe ........I'm sure Koko would've saved a life if chance came along! PLEASE.......tell those you know or anyone......about Koko the sweet gorrilla that is no longer with us. Peace & Love to all!!

[@jimmypascal2374]

Whoah! good knowledge thanks for the video.

[@MpaYn]

I wish the environment, was better for koko to mate.

[@thaojoseph69]

ndume: NOOOOO IM NOT READY FOR COMITTMENT!!!!

[@cynthiapowers3469]

i miss koko being on the world

[@Andrei2000PC]

LONGER VIDEOS PLEASE!!!

[@theelitehero9213]

I wonder if Harambe was on those tapes

[@msDivineDelight]

koko better live forever.

[@dreyaleesings]

ooohh!!! lol go ahead Koko girl!!! lol!!!

[@moonmilk15]

I just learned about all this and my mind is blown 🤯

[@sheralopez1398]

I love koko

[@gigiweakley5198]

My girl Koko...🙈🙉🙊

[@tessarix]

[2018] RIP sweet, funny, smart, lovely gorilla woman. I'm so sad...

[@F1nn12h]

Shes able to understand pixels in the screen, choose a right gorilla, I mean, that's very smart for an animalkind

[@dawnblue4839]

Wow video dating for koko.

[@loveablehadesno2151]

Koko- The O.G Tinder gal.

[@therealdannymullen]

The original swipe left , swipe right 🤣

[@mckenziemcdonald8004]

I

[@ewtoge]

oh my goodness thats a big kiss! ha ha

[@bradliles1023]

Do I have to spell it out for you? Find me a family- --koko

[@ronhernandez8857]

Koko was to him what a crazy book worm nerd is to us.

[@fadlillahrifai6555]

Penny soo beautiful

[@kokogorillalover2005]

Adorable

[@RushanksSullivan]

KoKo is really smart.

[@mcaddicts]

He could smell the desperation on her.

[@7980toria]

Yytr

[@SWLinPHX]

+mcaddicts I hate to say it but I think you're right. Nothing scares men more. Her biological clock was ticking and she knew she had little time left.

[@garfoonga1]

What if anything are they doing with koko now? Have they given up with finding her a mate?

[@RowanBuchananroabie]

***** Way too old. The absolute max lifespan that we know of for gorillas is 50. She's going on 44, now. Perhaps it would have been best to have introduced her to a very young orphan since she doesn't do well with other gorilla males. Honestly, she has always gotten on better with people.

[@carolinalmeida]

0:54 cuuute

[@PaxTheDog]

GOOD LUCK KOKO!

[@danmclaren4416]

I AM reading about KOKO in 🏫 school!!!

[@beachaddict7653]

My god, koko is big for a female gorilla. They should have named her 'Big Bertha'.

[@dale3858]

I don't understand why I feel such sadness for Koko and Ndume, I hope they live long and happy lives...

[@a.deadgirl]

I'm sad she's dead. But she can now be with everyone she always loved and her family xoxoxoxoxo

[@jetserofficial]

So, michael got friendzoned?😭

[@violetclover1224]

No, Michael died

[@x_ox7443]

Worse, brotherzoned lol

[@ICEIOKYI]

so cuute