This top list of primate inspirations showcases ads, toys and art that were created with a funky monkey motif. From animatronic apes to political sock monkeys, the furry creatures featured in this top list have infiltrated almost every sector of society.
These primate inspirations bring the jungle creatures to you. The gorillas, orangutans and monkeys featured here almost make me forget the horrors of the monkey overlords in Planet of the Apes.
61 Primate Inspirations

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Gorilla Boyfriends
Masuimi Max's Bizarre Interspecies Cover Shoot

57
Punk Apes With Piercings
The Workshop Monkey Shinez

56
Cadbury Guerilla Marketing
Dairy Milk Gorilla Ad
55
Bizarre Wildlife Photography
Mikel Uribetxeberria Creates Surreal Images in ‘Animalia'
54
London Zoo Trying to Teach Monkeys to Stop Stealing Mobile Phones
53
Japan's New Fashion Brand-A Bathing Ape
52
Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics
BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
51
Monkeys As Children
Monkids
50
Viral Wonderbra Ad
Cadbury Gorilla Spoof
49
Animatronic Apes
“Alive” Chimp Robot Means No Monkey Business
48
Political Sock Monkeys (UPDATE)
TheSockObama Discontinued, Racist
47
Racist Commercials
Barack Obama is a Monkey in Japanese Ad
46
Screaming Ape-arel
Christopher Kane's Fierce Angry Gorilla Tees Spark Conversation
45
Primate Cover Art
Banksy Graces the Cover of Time Out London Magazine
44
Gorilla Masked Models
The Bronx Zoo Drawing Classes
43
Human Rights For Apes
Chimp To Be Declared Human
42
Robotic Arms For Monkeys
Mind-Controlled Appendage Used Successfully by Apes
41
Personified Primates
James Quantz Jr. Creates Fun Photographs of Humonkeys
40
Riverdancing Chimpanzees
Arby's Commercial
39
Mysterious Gorilla Campaigns
The King Kong 360 Ride from Universal Studios Makes Legends Real
38
Pixelated Paintings
Annie Drew Paints One Pixel at a Time Using a Matchstick
37
Anatomical Monkey Art
'Age of Anxiety' By Troels Carlsen Celebrates the Apes
36
Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
35
Joker-Monkey Mashups
The Why So Curious George Shirt and Print Channels the Dark Knight Villain
34
Steampunk Primate Craniums
The Lisa Black Vervet Monkey Skull is Spine Chilling
33
Monkeys As Waiters
Primate Restaurant in Japan
32
Tattooed Primates
Inked Monkeys, Apes & Gorillas Show Evolution of Body Mods
31
Wine For Activism
Monkey Around With 'Grapes for Apes' And Save Orangutans
30
Guerrilla Album Campaigns
UltraSuperNew's ‘The Last Shadow Puppets' Promo
29
Chimp Smart
Chimps Chump College Students in Memory Test
28
Alien Monkey People
Jun Takahashi Creates Fluffy White Human Hybrids
27
Monkey Sweaters
Attiladesign's Cheeky Applique Top Lets You Hug a Primate
26
Primate TV Hosts
Noel Edmonds Pitches Monkey-Hosted Trivia Show 'Beat the Monkey'
25
Primate Portrayals
The Jill Greenberg 'Monkey Portraits' Series
24
Orangutan Intensive Care Units
Primate Hospital Patients Are Ridiculously Cute
23
Prodigious Rubber Primates
The Fat Monkey Debuts at the Pixelshow 2010 Conference
22
Gorilla Chic Fashion
Primate Stands Out in Lou Box's Ultra Hip 'Retro Revisited'
21
Humanimal Masterpieces
Hand-Painted Chinese Chimps Inspired by Classic Art
20
Gorilla Riding
Nate Fizzell Paints Vividly Emotional Stories of Eccentric People
19
Wearable Sock Monkeys
Why, You Ask? Because Apparently There is a Niche for Everything
18
Miniature Monkey Banks
Hide Your Money in this Cute Baby Milo Bank
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Virals Gone Ape
Super Chill Monkey Does Hollywood
16
Monkey Thoughts Control Robots
Cognitive Powers of Apes for Tech
15
Anatomical Monkey Toys
The Kaws Milo Toy is a Collaboration Between Two Designer Giants
14
Primate Rehab
The Great Ape Project Gives Chimps a Fresh Start
13
Twittering Primates
The Lucky Monkey Tests the Mind of a Computer Using a Chimpanzee
12
Primate Phone Docks
The Julius Dance Machine Lets You Monkey Around
11
Primate Film Directors
The Chimpcam Movie Was Filmed by Monkeys
10
Primate Producers
Capucine the Monkey is the First Non-Human Film Maker
9
Monkey-Loving Photography
PRIMATES from Neha Mirchandani Follows Humans Ancestors
8
Swingin' Sock Monkeys
Artists Remake Childhood Toy
7
Proverb Primates
KRonikle Mini Sculptures Include Variations of Wise Monkeys
6
Monkey Companions
Michael Stevenson's 'The Hyena Men' Shows off Man's New Best Friend
5
Jungle Wire Tamers
Cable Monkey Organizes Your Clutter, Cures Sadness
4
Studying Primate Alcoholism
Vervet Monkeys Steal Drinks, Reveal Clues About Human Drinking Habits
3
Monkey Suits to Scare Real Monkeys
Lucknow Railyway Security
2
Silly Super-Simians
Screaming Monkey Slingshot Flies Through the Air When Launched from Fingers
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Retired Primate Sanctuaries
Chimp Haven Charity
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Animal Print-Inspired Sneakers
Wales Bonner Remixes Another Pair of adidas Samba Sneakers
AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes
XyberDreams Creates The 925 Inspired by Spongebob Squarepants
Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs
Crocs Introduces a Themed The Simpsons Classic Clog
Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Presents a New Jungle Pattern on the Samba Sneaker
LNY-Inspired Toys
LEGO's Lunar New Year Collection Offers Celebration and Creativity
Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
The Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection is Playful and Vibrant
Cartoon-Joint Collaborative Clogs
Crocs Introduces an Eeyore Classic Clog Silhouette
Warming Weighted Plushies
Build-A-Bear Workshop's Heartwarming Hugs Provide Comforting Cuddles
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections
The Reebok X Sesame Street Sneaker Collection is Playful
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
Squishy Digital Pets
Punirunes Combine Virtual Pet Care with Tactile Play
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts
The DMOOSTER D76 Mini TV Wireless Earbuds Concept is Playful
Monochromatic Cartoon Clogs
The Simpsons x Crocs Classic Clog Pays Homage to the Cartoon
Furry AI-Powered Companions
Moflin is Casio's New AI Solution for Companionship
Whimsical Bird-Like Lamps
Nao Tamura Designed the Tiki Lamp Shaped like a Bird
Whimsical Adventure-Series Collectibles
POP MART Unveiled the MONSTERS × One Piece Series Figures
Clipped-On Fuzzy Robotic Pets
Mirumi is a Small Clip-On Robot that Debuted During CES 2025
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Nostalgic Cartoon-Joint Streetwear
Kith Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts Comic Strip
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Vibrant Interactive Digital Artworks
Yinka Ilori Partnered with Google Arts & Culture Lab
Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs
Gundam and Crocs Celebrate RX-78-2 with the All-Terrain Clog
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
History-Inspired Apparel Collections
The Scorpion & The Frog is Denim Tears Thoughtful Collection
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Plush Monster Collectibles
Labubu is a Plush Monster Being Attached to the Bags of Gen Z Shoppers
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Socks
New 'Star Wars-Inspired' Sock Collection is Designed by a DJ
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Animalistic Forest Fragrances
King Cobra by Zoologist Was Inspired by a Venomous Apex Predator
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Artistic Pilates Sock Collections
MoveActive Introduces the Art Series Collection
Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs
CamperLab Draws Attention to its Caramba Footwear
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Recordable Otter Toys
Slumberkins' Otter Helps Kids Feel Connected to Love Ones No Matter How Far
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Bionic Panda Cubs
AnAn Provides Psychological Support & Robot-Assisted Therapy with an "AI Brain"
Emotional AI-Powered Robot Pets
The 'Ropet' AI Robot Pet Features ChatGPT Integration
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Furry Fidget Companions
Tangle's Furry Fidget Friends are Soft, Tactile and Bendable
Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion
DAIRIKU Introduces a Limited Star Wars Collection
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Capsules
Skechers' Monarch Capsule Emphasizes Conservation
Wintery Cartoon Apparel Capsules
Market x Peanuts Launch a Whimsical Capsule for the Colder Months
Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion
Balmain Introduces the Lion King Collection of Apparel
Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Mr Kipling Banana Slices Celebrate Despicable Me 4
Luxury Bohemian Fashion Brands
Tiger and the Monkey Emphasizes Adventure and Style
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes
The Buzz Lightyear Crocs is Detailed with Themed Motifs
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Anime Franchise-Inspired T-Shirts
Studio Ghibli Shines in the new GBL 2025 Spring/Summer Capsule
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Anxiety Relief Plush Toys
The Worry Monster Teaches Kids to Express Their Feelings
Viral Hippo Toys
Thrilljoy Created the First Officially Licensed Moo Deng Collectible
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Provocative Fall Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's New Collection Clashes Clean and Animalic Notes
Limited-Edition Titan-Inspired Soaps
Dr. Squatch Launches 'Godzilla Grit' and 'Kong Krush'
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases
CASETiFY and Andy Warhol Join Forces on a Special Capsule
Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Presents the Doraemon Meets the Louvre Series
Cheeky Cartoon-Inspired Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Recently Launched Its Peanuts Collection
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Cosmetics-Themed Dog Toys
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Pawer Grip Primer Dog Toy Supports Animal Welfare
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Playful Animal-Themed Cotton Candy
Fluffee Floss Sells Cotton Candy Creations at Orchard Road
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Character-Themed T-Shirt Collections
The Sesame Street UT Collection Evokes Nostalgia
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Cozy Anime-Inspired Sleepwear Lines
Pokémon & Gelato Pique are Inspired by the Pokémon Sleep App
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Cartoon-Bear Gift Box Pop-Ups
Jo Malone Celebrates the Paddington Bear Orange Marmalade Fragrance
Nostalgic Show-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Pingu Set it Dreamed Up by BrickArtisan24639
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Celebratory Cartoon Clothing Collections
Primark The Lion King Collection is Arriving This Summer
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers
The FUN Ghostbusters Sneakers Pay Homage to the Revived Franchise
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments
Crown & Paw Offer the Perfect Holiday Gift for Pet Lovers
Evolving Robot Dog Companions
The Petoi Bittle x is an Interactive Small Robot Pet
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards
LG Electronics Expands Its Endangered Species Series
AI-Powered Teddy Bear Concepts
Onurhan Demir Develops the TED-I Concept Using AI
Brazil-Inspired Striking Footwear
BAPE and adidas Join Forces on the Orketro Brazil Model
Emotional Exploration Plushes
Emotional Baggage by Solobo Toys Helps Kids with Playful Expression
Fun Candy-Free Easter Soaps
This Sweet Easter Soap Collection will Hop all Over Your Heart
Jamaican Folklore-Inspired Fall Fashion
Nicholas Daley Unveils the Anasi Rhythm Capsule for FW24
Animal-Inspired Daily Affirmations
Pocket of Love Offers Daily Affirmations from Cute Companions
Cartoon Franchise Collab Collectibles
BAPE and Transformers Join on a Collection of BE@RBRICKs
Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines
Target Dresses Up the Pride Birds to Celebrate this Month
Personalized Christmas-Themed Books
Manimal Tales Debuts Two Personalized Christmas Books
AI Tool Directories
Bonobo AI Simplifies Your Journey to Success with a Curated AI Tool Directory
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Playful Cat Illustrations
Open Meow Offers a Curated Collection of Artistic Cat Interpretations
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools
World Animal Protection Canada Monitors Wildlife Incidents
Museum-Branded Sock Collections
Brooklyn Museum and doublesoul Brings Enter a Collaboration
Animal-Tracking Plush Toys
Fahlo Fuses Playful Technology and Wildlife Conservation
Film-Inspired Crystalline Figurines
Swarovski Created a Sparkling Set of Minion Figures
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Plug Socket-Cladded Armchairs
India Mahdavi and Arbel Join on the Smiley Chair Design
Vacation-Themed Children's Sleepwear
The Petit Lem Tropicana Collection Spotlights Vibrant Prints
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Interactive Toy Experiences
ToyPal Brings Soft Toys to Life with Personalized, AI-Powered Stories
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Emotive Nail Polishes
Beetles Gel Polish Emotional Spectrum Inspires Empowerment & Wellness
Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags
Bottega Veneta Presents the Art Collection Inspired by Noah's Ark
Playful Puppet Baby Toys
Kids Preferred Taps Sesame Street for a Snuggly Baby Accessory Capsule
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Floral Clover Fragrances
Zoologist Rabbit Captures the Essence of Tunnelling the Dark
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions
The Banana Lamp by Gazzaladra Uses Precise 3D Scans
Playful Crochet Collections
Hicrochet Brings Together Traditional Craft and Modern Designs
Party-Centric Quick-Commerce Campaigns
Flipkart Launches 'Everything for Every Party Animal'
Bear-Themed Baby Lines
H&M's New Baby Collection Features the Iconic Paddington Bear
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Personalized Home Screen Characters
Dippy Adds AI Friends to Home Screens To Chat and Enjoy
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Boho Retailer Gift Guides
The Anthropologie Festive Gift Guide is Packed with Options
Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines
Peanuts and OOLY Unveil an Arts and Crafts Collection for Kids
Expansive Emoticon Libraries
Amicons Offer 300 Friendly and Personality-Filled Emoticons
Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites
Easy Affirm Uses Animals to Add an Emotional Aspect