IKEA Monkey

• Ikea Monkey’s Ontario home seeking help following ice storm damage

  The Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, home of the Ikea Monkey, is seeking financial help after an ice storm knocked out power and stopped its electric water pump.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2025
  
• What happened to the IKEA monkey? A look inside the sanctuary Darwin calls home

  Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Sunderland, Ont., is the only one of its kind in Canada. We took a trip to meet the residents and visit some familiar faces. 

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023
  
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• What happened to… Darwin, the IKEA monkey?

  On this episode of 'What happened to…?,' Erica Vella revisits Darwin the Ikea monkey, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque who went viral after running loose in a Toronto Ikea.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
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• Top animals of 2016: The biggest newsmakers of the year

  2016 saw numerous animals become the centrepiece of high-profile court proceedings.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2016
• More Canadians keeping exotic pets, experts worried

  Owning exotics animals is a growing trend in Canada, according to animal welfare activists, who blame a patchwork of outdated and inconsistent laws and bylaws.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2016
• WATCH: Diaper-wearing monkey attacks employee at Ohio Walmart

  Video of a diaper-clad monkey attacking an employee at an Ohio Walmart has gone viral after it was posted to Facebook Sunday night.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2016
• Sanctuary housing IKEA monkey auctioning off Ricky Gervais’ guitar

  The Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, which houses the IKEA monkey, is auctioning off Ricky Gervais' guitar.

  Entertainment

  Jan 6, 2016
• IKEA monkey awaiting arrival of new roommates as Ontario sanctuary expands

  On the eve of the IKEA monkey's third anniversary at a sanctuary, workers are building enclosures for two potential roommates.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2015
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• Exotic pet ownership laws drastically different across Ontario

  Whatever sort of gripes you may have with your neighbour, remember, things could always be worse. For example, they could have a horde of alligators and crocodiles living right next door.

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2015
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• IKEA monkey won’t face eviction from sanctuary after new donor comes forward

  Darwin the monkey - who shot to fame in December 2012 when he was found wandering outside a Toronto IKEA in a shearling coat - will not be evicted from Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary.

  Jun 30, 2015