Viral baby monkey Punch's plush toy sells out globallyLive EventsPunch The Monkey story explainedas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! Punch-kun was reportedly born in July 2025 but was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and he found companionship with an oversized stuffed orangutan. Viral baby monkey Punch's orangutan plush toy has officially sold out in multiple countries and what is surprising is that the re-sale prices are now skyrocketing to more than ten times its original cost. Local reports suggest that Punch-kun, as he is affectionately known, treats the toy like the mother he never had. One Djungelskog orangutan plush has even been listed for as much as $350.On the other hand, thousands of tourists have also been flocking to the zoo to catch a glimpse of Punch and his punch toy.

Source: Punch February 26, 2026 14:34 UTC