Petition updateRelocate Punch the Monkey from Ichikawa City Zoo to a SanctuaryWays You Can Help Punch

Advocates For Punchcolumbus, OH, United States
Mar 7, 2026
First, thank you so much to everyone who has signed and supported this petition. Your voices show that many people care deeply about Punch and want to see him safe and well cared for.
If you would like to take another step to help, you can respectfully reach out to Punch’s caretakers and the zoo to express your concern for his wellbeing. When organizations hear from multiple concerned people, it shows that the public is paying attention.
If you choose to contact them, please keep your message polite and focused on Punch’s welfare.
Ways you can reach out:
• Social Media:
You can comment or send a respectful message to the zoo’s official account on X (Twitter):
https://x.com/ichikawa_zoo
• City Contact Page:
Ichikawa City Zoo is operated by the city government, so messages can also be sent through the city’s public inquiry form:
https://www.city.ichikawa.lg.jp
If you write to them, you may want to include:
• That you are concerned about Punch’s safety and wellbeing
• That you signed the petition
• A respectful request for transparency or steps being taken to ensure his welfare
Please remember: respectful communication is the most effective way to encourage change.
Thank you again for caring about Punch and helping bring attention to his situation. Every voice supporting him makes a difference.
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