Yesterday, just before the zoo closed and Monkey Mountain’s curtain came down for almost three weeks… around 4:30 PM, Punch climbed up and sat in that one spot where he could be seen so clearly from the back row. Everyone was recording him.
It felt like he knew we wouldn’t be seeing him for a while and wanted to give everyone one last look. I know he may not understand any of this, but he looked just as sad as all of us watching. 🥺
We might not see you for a while, Punchi… but our wishes will keep you safe.
2026.08.30 🗓️
❤️🔥✨Wow! 🥺 It was reported that a poignant moment occurred between Lil’ Punch and his visitors today, at closing. 😭 To paraphrase the clip’s narrative, “Although the zoo was closed, everyone lingered for one last chance to see 🐒 Punch. 💥THEN, 😮 acting out of character, Punch quietly sat on the mountain ledge, as if to see all his visitors off, who were crying 😢 and waving 👋 goodbye to him!”✨❤️🔥
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Both Miyakoshi and Shikano look so happy after such a long gap! 😊 Their smiles are giving us some much-needed relaxation! And finally, Miyakoshi is showing his eyes… well, at least ONE eye! 😜🤭
But look at these two! 👀😂 They seem to be having a very serious secret meeting and laughing about something. Is it about Punchi? The babies? Or the latest monkey politics? 🐒🗣️😁
Someone please turn on the subtitles! I NEED to know what they’re gossiping about! 🧐😜🐒
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#zopkeepers
2026.08.22 🗓️
Three days… two precious reunions 🥹
Day before yesterday it was Papa Kosuke Shikano,
and today Papa Shumpei Miyakoshi gave Punch a ride 😭❤️
After almost a whole month of separation, Punch still didn’t forget either of his caretakers…
maybe the zoo is slowly returning to the old plan? 🤞
Thank you so much for these happy moments, Ichikawa Zoo 🙏
The day is coming very close when we won’t be able to see Punch from September… 😭😭
Punch warmly hugged Sotomaru. 😌🥹 Grandpa Sotomaru and Punch truly share a special bond. He always treats Punch so gently and kindly. 🥹🥹
Meanwhile, Punch's friend was roaming around nearby. Punch noticed her and tried to communicate and get closer, but she isn't very close to him yet, so she ran away. 😂😂
But she can't resist punch and follow him ☺️☺️.
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