AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of animals such as primates, lions and tigers.

It is our mission to end animal suffering by rescuing animals in need and advocate for better laws and regulations.

Every day a step closer to a Europe
without animal suffering

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Animals now in care at AAP
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EU Member States have a Positive List for pets
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of EU-Member States have a (partial) ban on wild animals in circuses
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Illegally traded animals rescued by AAP since 2001

Our focus areas

Wild animals as pets

Serval Xirus did not receive proper care as a pet.

Wildlife trafficking

Chimpanzee Linda was taken from the wild.

Wild animals in entertainment

Lion Govani was seriously neglected in a circus.

"The rescue centre has become a safe haven for exotic animals: proof of commitment and reliability"

Dr. Jane Goodall

Zoologist, primatologist and anthropologist

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