Born to be Wild
Born to be Wild Project for the survival of the endangered Barbary macaque Step by step, back to nature Since 2017, AAP has been working in two national parks in…
Marria’s journey to a new life
Chimpanzee Marria Marria’s journey to a new life In early 2017, AAP rescued chimpanzee Marria, who had been living in a Portuguese family’s home for thirteen years. She did everything…
Chimpanzee Mojo
Chimpanzee Mojo Overweight and bad teeth Chimpanzee Mojo lived for years in a dirty, dark garage owned by a Belgian woman. With no daylight, no distractions and no peers. He…
Lions Marley and Elsa
Lions Marley and Elsa Sold as cubs online When Marley and Elsa had barely seen the light of day, they were snatched away from their mother. The two cubs were…
AAP 50 years
AAP has turned 50! AAP has been rescuing animals for 50 years now, and continues to campaign for better laws and regulations throughout Europe. We will do so until all…
AAP pays tribute to the late Dr Jane Goodall
On 1 October 2025, we were deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary primatologist Dr Jane Goodall. Renowned for her pioneering research on chimpanzees, Jane dedicated her life to…
CITES Side Event Uplisting to Release
CoP20 Side event: Uplisting to Release Uplisting to Release – from illegal trade to Babary macaque protection, November 25, 2025 AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection, the National Agency of Waters…
CITES Side Event Wild Animals Not Pets
CoP20 Side event: Wild Animals Not Pets On 29 November 2025, AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection and Eurogroup for Animals cohosted the side event ‘Wild Animals Not Pets: Ensuring Responsible…
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Working at AAP We’re delighted that you’re considering joining AAP! AAP is dedicated to the wellbeing of exotic animals such as primates, lions and tigers. We rescue animals in need…
What we do
AAP is working towards a better future for exotic mammals In Europe, millions of animals such as primates, tigers and lions, are kept as pets, traded illegally or used in…