Spider monkey Tiki is a three-year-old who loves to be in the spotlight and can often be found playing around her owner’s tow truck in the Bronx. Her owner, Junior, has been taking Tiki with him while he works for his Bronx towing company, CBC Automotive.
Junior admits that having Tiki with him is a childhood dream come true. He has always wanted a spider monkey and it took him three years to finally get her. Tiki quickly became his faithful companion and the two have become quite popular. A recent video of Tikki bouncing in and out of a truck window went viral, sparking interest in the duo.
The sudden rise to fame was both exciting and overwhelming for Tiki and Junior. With more people wanting to take pictures and videos of Tiki, Junior finds himself fielding more calls and requests than he bargained for. A video of Ticky having fun on Junior’s truck bed garnered a lot of attention, showcasing her playful and clingy nature.
Despite restrictions on keeping monkeys as pets in New York, Junior and Tik