Punch (monkey)
Punch in March 2026 | |
| Species | Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | July 26, 2025 (age 7 months) Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan |
| Known for | Using a stuffed orangutan plushie |
| Residence | Ichikawa City Zoo |
| Weight | 2 kg (4.4 lb) (February 2026) |
| Named after | Monkey Punch |
Punch-kun (Japanese: パンチくん, Hepburn: Panchi-kun; born July 26, 2025), or simply Punch, sometimes also referred to as Punch Monkey, is a baby Japanese macaque, or snow monkey, at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. He gained viral attention on social media for his attachment to a large orangutan stuffed toy. Punch's internet popularity led to a surge in visitors to the zoo starting in February 2026.