The Gorilla Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and well-being of gorillas and other great apes through interspecies communication research and education. Established in 1976 as a 501(c)(3) corporation, it is best known for "Project Koko,"  the longest interspecies communication study in history, and the only one involving gorillas.  It  has evolved into an institution that provides a unique resource for great ape conservation, care and understanding.

	Mission & Strategy Learn about the Gorilla Foundation's mission of conservation through communication with gorillas like Koko, and our strategy of combining research, education and optimal  care into a recipe for conservation.  More
	History & Milestones Spanning more than 4 decades (the longest interspecies communication project in history)  Project Koko has accomplished many milestones; yet there is still much critically important work to do.  More
	Programs Project Koko supports Education, Conservation and Care with benefits for all great apes. For example, our Education program reaches students worldwide, inspiring them to be responsible stewards of nature.  More
	Team The Gorilla Foundation team consists of the 2 founders, Drs. Penny Patterson and Ron Cohn, a small group of world-class gorilla caregivers, communication and education specialists, and a hard-working Board of Directors.
	Gorillas Meet gorillas Koko and Ndume, as well as the late Michael, who grew up with Koko and also learned sign language.  The gorillas can be considered an extended part of our great ape Team.  More
	Funding The Gorilla Foundation's financial support comes primarily from its membership base of  over 40,000 donors and a few private foundations.  We are now seeking major partners to advance our mission.. More