United Kingdom, April 2 -- Michael Jackson's beloved chimpanzee Bubbles has turned 42.

Marking both his birthday and his 20th anniversary at his sanctuary home, the Center for Great Apes in Florida shared a heartfelt tribute to the world famous creature on Instagram.

The post said: "Today, we're celebrating 20 years since Bubbles arrived at the Center for Great Apes in 2005 - and since we don't know his exact birthdate, we're also celebrating his 42nd birthday today!"

Bubbles was adopted by Jackson in the early 1980s, and soon became one of the most famous pets in the world.

The pampered primate lived a life of luxury at Jackson's Neverland Ranch, where he slept in his own crib and attended glitzy events.

Perhaps most famously, Bubbl...