Happy birthday, Punch the monkey, many friends to you

The footfall at the zoo grew by thousands wanting to see Punch, and he has received scores of birthday cards from his many well-wishers around the world. 2 min readJul 30, 2026 06:15 AM IST First published on: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:15 AM IST There is, in the story of a lonely monkey, an all-too-human tale. Born a year ago

Punch still attracts big crowds, and has received some 2,500 birthday cards from inside and outside Japan.

Punch the baby monkey is already growing up in front of us - and the internet helped to celebrate his first birthday on Sunday (July 26).

ICHIKAWA, Chiba -- An exhibition is being held at Ichikawa City Zoo here to celebrate the first birthday of the viral Japanese macaque Punch, who turn

The little macaque who was abandoned by its mother and left only with a stuffed toy orangutan for comfort turns one, surrounded by new friends.

The little macaque who was abandoned by its mother and left only with a stuffed toy orangutan for comfort turns one, surrounded by new friends.

Abandoned by his mother and spurned by some peers, the young macaque shot to stardom after he was seen clinging to a plush orangutan toy for comfort at Ichikawa City Zoo.

Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters from around the world.