Contact Information: Contact: Joanna Kulesa Kulesa Faul, Inc./for The Gorilla Foundation (408) 806-9201
REDWOOD CITY, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Consumers wanting to "give green" this
year can look to The Gorilla Foundation, a conservation organization that
is making a difference every day. The Foundation, home of Koko, the lowland
gorilla who can speak to us through the use of American Sign Language
(ASL), is busy helping holiday wishes come true for gorilla lovers
worldwide.
Koko, who has a signing vocabulary of over 1000 words, loves sparkling
apple cider, special Christmas treats, and opening presents. Animal lovers
can give the gift of membership on behalf of their friends and loved ones
this holiday season at www.koko.org, or purchase limited edition artwork
created by Koko or her friend Michael as a special gift at www.koko.org/art
and receive a free Koko plush doll! In addition, the new mini Koko's Kitten
book makes a great stocking stuffer (www.koko.org/books).
The Gorilla Foundation is taking a vital step toward saving the gorilla
species from extinction with construction of the Maui Ape Preserve (MAP). MAP will
serve as a sanctuary for Koko, provide a natural environment for her to
raise a baby and will also be a resource for other gorillas in need.
Additionally, the preserve will be a world-class educational center,
sharing the important lessons learned from interspecies communication to
help promote the Gorilla Foundation's mission of conservation through
communication.
To view additional photos of Koko celebrating the holiday season, please
visit: www.koko.org/christmas. To request access to high-resolution photos,
please contact: joanna@kulesafaul.com.
About The Gorilla Foundation
The Gorilla Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, protection and
well being of gorillas through interspecies communication research and
education -- Conservation through Communication. The Foundation was
established in 1976 and is best known for its groundbreaking work with two
western lowland gorillas, Koko and Michael, who became adept at using
American Sign Language. The results are published in numerous research
papers, books and videos available in our bibliography.
The Gorilla Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 corporation and is
underwritten by donations from individuals, grants from foundations and
corporations, and educational product sales. The Foundation receives no
support from government sources. Donate here.
