Rejected by his mother, bullied by older monkeys and raised with a stuffed toy, Punch is now showing a softer side​on November 12, 2026 at 6:30 am

Punch, a Japanese macaque, faced a rough start when he was separated from his mother. He found solace in a stuffed orangutan, which offered him companionship during his early struggles. As time progressed, Punch blossomed and has begun socializing with a younger baby macaque. The zookeepers played a pivotal role in helping him adapt and grow, marking his journey from solitude to engagement within the troop.