AAP starts construction of new building for small mammals
In 2025, AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection will build a new building for smaller exotic animals. The former tropical greenhouse that was used for this purpose was built in 48
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Lion cubs and their mums take first steps outside!
A wonderful moment at AAP Spain this morning: the nine cubs and their mothers that we rescued from a French circus were allowed to go outside for the first time
Drag hunting club gives up silver foxes
We are very happy to have been able to remove silver foxes Mazy and Yzma from harsh conditions this week. On the initiative of House of Animals, drag hunting club
Volunteer vacancy: primate rehabilitation assistant (Born to be Wild project)
For our Born to be Wild project in Morocco, AAP is looking for a primate rehabilitation assistant from June, July or August 2025 onwards for a minimal period of 6
AAP rescued more exotic animals in 2024
In 2024, AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) rescued 82 exotic mammals from often horrible situations. This means an increase of over 20% compared to the 68 animals rescued in 2023
Follow the recovery of rescued lions with ‘cub cam’
AAP is giving everyone the chance to watch the recovery of the nine lion cubs AAP rescued from a French circus. Through the ‘cub cam’, viewers can witness their first
Big cub rescue from circus: 12 lions headed to AAP
CIRCUS RESCUE: Today, a team managed to take as many as 12 lions out of a French circus. The group of lions includes three adults and no fewer than nine
AAP works on big ambitions for exotic animals in Europe
Last summer, the Netherlands introduced a Positive List for mammals that severely restricts the breeding and trade of exotic animals. Only species suitable for private ownership are allowed to be
Volunteer vacancy: Language teacher (Born to be Wild project)
For our Born to be wild project in Morocco AAP is looking for a volunteer that speaks Darija and English. One of our animal caretakers wants and needs to learn
Erik Peeters remains director of AAP after David van Gennep steps down
David van Gennep recently announced that he will step down as director of AAP later this year. After careful consideration, the Supervisory Board has decided not to seek a new
Proud of Dutch Positive List
We at AAP are very proud of the Dutch government’s introduction of the whitelist of pets and hobby animals. This list, also known as the Positive List, is the result
AAP director David van Gennep steps down as director
General director David van Gennep has decided, to our great regret, to step down from his position on 4 October 2024. David started as a volunteer in 1981 and took