Punch the monkey: Why do we love him so much and how is he doing now? Advertisement Punch the monkey: Why do we love him so much and how is he doing now? And many of those followers have visited the zoo to see Punch in person. "We need this warmth and love right now," said Melanie Fortier, a fan of the baby monkey. Nasser Hashem, who has followed Punch's story and visited the zoo, has an idea as to why people are so interested in Punch and his progress.

Source: Punch March 11, 2026 13:08 UTC