Ichikawa City Zoo
Meet the dedicated caretakers at ‘Ichikawa City Zoo,’ Punch’s home in Japan. This facility has become ground zero for a global phenomenon, providing round-the-clock care and a safe haven for the vulnerable baby macaque. Explore the role of zoos in conservation and animal welfare. (Read more)
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Punch the Monkey: From Heartbreak to Hope, How Japan’s Abandoned Baby Macaque and His Stuffed Friend Captured the World
Baby macaque Punch, rejected by his mother shortly after birth at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo, has become an overnight global sensation, finding profound comfort in an unexpected surrogate: a beloved stuffed orangutan. This heartwarming tale of an abandoned baby monkey embracing an IKEA soft toy has captivated millions, transforming Punch into a powerful symbol of…









