rss feedKoko, the sign-language gorilla, feasts on curry tofu and sushi on a joyous Fourth
Koko opens a gift on her 38th birthday, which she celebrated on the Fourth of July. Spicy bean curd was part of her party. Photo credit: Copyright Ron Cohn / The Gorilla Foundation / koko.org
From New York City to Seattle, residents throughout the United States marked the Fourth of July on Saturday with patriotism, fireworks, cookouts and naturalization ceremonies.
It was the country’s 233rd birthday.
But Koko, the famous gorilla who uses American Sign Language to communicate with humans, gathered with friends in California for her 38th birthday, The Gorilla Foundation announced.
As part of her special day, she dined on Vietnamese tofu curry, sushi, vegetarian hot dogs and gelatin salad, all items that she requested, the organization reported Saturday.
