2 monkeys seen chilling out at 2nd floor of Vivocity

At least two macaques were spotted hanging out at Vivocity, in a TikTok video uploaded by user @janetmars9 on Jan. 9, 2025.

One macaque was seen perched on an indoor window ledge high about the ground, while another was seen walking across a railing outside the Japanese barbequeue restaurant Gyu-Kaku, which is located on the second floor of the mall.

At one point in the video, a person can be seen throwing an object at the monkey on the railing, which then falls to the first floor.

It is unclear how the simians managed to enter the mall in the first place.

According to the user in the comments section, there were also other members of the public who had been taking photos of the monkeys.

The user also joked that the monkeys might have entered Vivocity to enjoy the air-conditioning.

Mothership has reached to Vivocity for more information on the matter.

What should the public do if they encounter a macaque?

The long-tailed macaque is one of Singapore's native primate species, and naturally inhabits forested areas, according to NParks.

However, it also frequents its immediate surroundings to explore and forage for food, and is "innately curious".

Once conditioned to recognise plastic bags and other containers as food sources, macaques may instinctively grab these items when they see them.

As such, members of the public are advised not to feed them, and to minimise contact with them, NParks said.

Here are some tips on what to do during an encounter with a macaque:

• Remain calm and quiet. Do not make direct eye contact, sudden movements, and do not turn away and run.
• Hide or throw any object that is attracting the macaque.
• Never try to hit the monkey.

If home, without cornering the monkey, hit the ground with a stick or spray a strong jet of water at the monkey to lead them towards the exit.

Alternatively, the NParks' Animal Response Centre can be reached at 1800-476-1600 for assistance.

Not the first time they have been spotted in an urban environment in a month

This is not the first time that the monkeys have been seen in an urban environment in a month.

On Dec. 3, 2024, two monkeys were also seen roaming around Changi Airport Terminal 2.

One person, presumably airport personnel, could be heard asking passers-by to "keep the space open", as they were "guiding the monkey towards the door".

Top images via @janetmars9/TikTok