Punch the Monkey is a baby macaque who currently lives at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Quick Scoop: Where is Punch the Monkey?

  • Punch (also called Panchi‑kun) is housed at Ichikawa City Zoo in the northern part of Ichikawa City, surrounded by pear orchards and a small botanical garden.
  • The zoo is in Chiba Prefecture , just outside the Tokyo metropolitan area.
  • He became viral in early 2026 for always carrying a plush orangutan toy for comfort after being abandoned by his mother.

Visiting details

  • Location name: Ichikawa City Zoo (sometimes listed together with the adjacent botanical garden).
  • Address (JP format): ２８４番１外 Omachi, Ichikawa, Chiba 272‑0801, Japan.
  • The zoo has reported increased queues and crowds specifically to see Punch with his stuffed toy.

If you’re planning a trip, it’s best to check the zoo’s official site or recent local info for opening hours and any updates on Punch’s viewing schedule.

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