IKEA Monkey

• 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
  
• 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
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• 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  Owning exotics animals is a growing trend in Canada, according to animal welfare activists, who blame a patchwork of outdated and inconsistent laws and bylaws.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
• 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
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• Darwin ‘the IKEA Monkey’ and other monkeys need rescuing again as sanctuary faces closure

  Almost two dozen rescued monkeys at a primate sanctuary need rescuing again as the Ontario facility faces closure in June.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2015