Queen Máxima opens AAP’s new Mammal Building
On 12 May 2026 we proudly welcomed Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to our rescue centre in Almere, where she officially opened AAP’s new Mammal Building. This sustainable, future-proofed facility
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13 Barbary macaques go free in second Born to be Wild release
A new group of Barbary macaques rescued from poaching and illegal trafficking, has been set free in the depths of Tazekka National Park in Morocco. Released as part of the
Safe at last: the rescue of Sona, the last tiger from a circus in Portugal
White Bengal tiger Sona has been rescued and is now safe at AAP, after 16 years of being exploited in the entertainment industry. His arrival marks the end of a
Shocking case of rescued Japanese macaques highlights need for EU Positive List
Japanese macaques Sasha and Kali were rescued from private ownership in Slovakia, where they lived in a garden alongside numerous other wild animals. From being kept in a crate to
Born to be Wild: the Barbary macaques faced a harsh first winter in Morocco
Six months on from their release back into the wild, we have an update to share about our group of 15 Barbary macaques and how they’ve fared since they left
Japanese macaque Punch’s plight shows the importance of a mother
Footage of the young Japanese macaque Punch at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan has captured attention around the world. It highlights the issue of young primates sometimes being rejected by
Rescued Barbary macaque youngster arrives at AAP
A young Barbary macaque, no more than a year and a half old, has arrived at AAP’s rescue centre in Spain. Discovered wandering the streets of Jouy-en-Josas in France, Lu
Illegally traded young chimpanzee taken in by AAP
A very young chimpanzee, victim of illegal trade and neglect, gets a new start at AAP. The animal, estimated to be less than four years old, was found by the
Chimpanzee Babsie finds a new home at Edinburgh Zoo
We have wonderful news: chimpanzee Babsie has recently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, one of AAP’s outplacement partners. This is a special step in her long journey towards a
2025: AAP's Annual Overview
At AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection, we have one clear mission: to end the suffering of exotic mammals in Europe. In 2025, we once again took major steps towards realising
Sugarglider Nía was found abandoned
During a walk, a woman made a remarkable discovery: in a small cage sat a sugar glider, lethargic and without protection. Believing she could offer sugar glider Nía a better
A foster mother for Barbary macaque Chitto
BLOG Olga Bellón Team Leader Primates AAP Spain Barbary macaques naturally live in close-knit social groups where mothers play a crucial role. They help their young survive and develop properly.