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We have some great news from the primate team at AAP Spain. Two of our recently rescued Barbary macaques, Chitto and Lu, have been introduced to each other – and

We are saddened to share the news that chimpanzee Peggy has passed away aged 33. Peggy lived with kidney problems for quite some time and, despite intensive medical care, her

In late May, a male tiger escaped from a private facility in Northern Saxony, seriously injuring one of his keepers and forcing the police to shoot and kill the animal.

Barbary macaques Xarly and Filix have recently arrived at AAP’s rescue centre in Spain, coming from a private barn on the outskirts of Soest, Germany. Their owner voluntarily surrendered the

AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection is extremely pleased to share that the Enterprise Court of Appeal (CBb) has ruled in favour of the Dutch Positive List. Last week’s ruling, which

White tiger Sona, who was recently rescued from Portugal after spending his entire life in a circus, has now undergone his first comprehensive examination by our veterinarian. The assessment confirmed

A major EU-wide study has revealed overwhelming public support for a stronger, unified model to regulate the wild animal pet trade, while highlighting the current major gaps in EU animal

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

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

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