Looking back on 2015: first big cats arrive at AAP & Dutch circus ban
The year 2015 was very important for AAP. In May of that year, the first big cats arrived at AAP Spain. The two lions and two tigers were rescued from
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AAP launches new campaign advocating for an EU Positive List
Today, we launch the brand new #WildAnimalsNotPets campaign in the European Parliament, calling on the EU Commissioner of Health and Animal Welfare for an EU Positive List of animal species
Serval Nini: not a suitable pet
The Dutch Positive List has been in force since 1 July 2024. From that date onwards, unless the animals were born before 1 July 2024, servals may no longer be
How zoos can be key players in fighting illegal wildlife trade
Every year, rescue centres for wild animals all over the world, including the EU, report on the number of animals they were able to rescue. The harsh reality behind those
AAP urges Dutch singer Hind to stop promoting wild animal suffering
AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is once again raising the alarm after Dutch singer Hind Laroussi posted a new video on Instagram showing her interacting with captive lions despite earlier
AAP starts construction of new building for exotic 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
Ukrainian lions Sem and Liena move to South Africa
Today, lions Sem and Liena will begin an important journey. The two lions, rescued from a war zone in Ukraine by Animal Advocacy and Protection (AAP), will travel to their
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 for a minimal period of 6 weeks (preferably 3 months). Currently there are
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