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
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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
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
Endangered cotton-top tamarin brought to AAP
In the Spanish village of La Linea de la Concepción, a rare cotton-top tamarin was confiscated by the local authorities. They responded to a report that someone had been bitten
Kyra Walks with a Limp: Tigress with a Circus and Pet Trade Past
Tiger Kyra has now been staying at our rescue centre in Spain for several years. In 2016, she was rescued from a small enclosure with a cold concrete floor, where
‘Chimp Crazy’ and the hope for change
Documentary series such as Chimp Crazy and Tiger King play a crucial role in exposing the disturbing reality of keeping wild animals as pets, as well as the tragic fate
Chimp Crazy: love is one-sided
The documentary Chimp Crazy, available on HBO Max, is the fascinating but disturbing new series from the makers of Netflix hit Tiger King. This time, the spotlight is on the