It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood: A Look Back At Mr. Rogers

He Was Really Good Friends With Koko The Gorilla

Many fans of Mr. Rogers are sure to remember the time Koko the gorilla appeared on his TV show. What you might not realize is that the loving man and his gorilla buddy actually developed a lifelong friendship!

Caretakers for the world famous gorilla revealed to the world that Koko loved to watch episodes of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Mr. Rogers even considered the animal to be one of his children. When Fred Rogers passed away in 2003, Koko and her team bid a final farewell to a man they considered to be family.