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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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