AAP caretakers talk about the meaning of World Animal Day
Today we are celebrating World Animal Day! Thanks to the amazing efforts of our animal carers, it’s like World Animal Day every day for the animals at AAP. It’s only…
Distress, Danger, Disease - the call for an EU Positive List
A growing number of European countries recognise that exotic pet ownership comes with considerable risks. Not only because of many animal welfare problems, but also because of the health and…
The Positive List in Europe
The Positive List in Europe One Positive List for all EU member states AAP advocates for the introduction of Positive Lists both at national (Member State) and European levels. Our…
AAP director David van Gennep steps down as director
General director David van Gennep has decided, to our great regret, to step down from his position on 4 October 2024. David started as a volunteer in 1981 and took…
Proud of Dutch Positive List
We at AAP are very proud of the Dutch government’s introduction of the whitelist of pets and hobby animals. This list, also known as the Positive List, is the result…
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…
Silver fox facts and figures
Silver fox (Vulpes vulpes) Range and habitat Silver foxes (and red foxes) live across North America, Europe, Asia, and even Australia. Due to their adaptability, foxes can survive in various…
Born to be Wild: Ifrane
Born to be Wild: Ifrane Rangers keep watch day and night over the largest – and last – population of wild Barbary macaques. The habitat of Barbary Macaques in the…
Two Barbary macaques in very poor health brought to AAP
Two Barbary macaques in very poor health have recently been brought to our rescue centre in Spain. The animals, approximately 20 years old (a male named Meyers and a female…
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…