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2025 is almost coming to an end! 🎉
This year, we’ve once again been able to make a difference for animals in need in countless ways 🙏 In this video, we’ll take you through some of the most beautiful and memorable moments of the past year >> youtu.be/UR287Zt5iSo
This year, we’ve once again been able to make a difference for animals in need in countless ways 🙏 In this video, we’ll take you through some of the most beautiful and memorable moments of the past year >> youtu.be/UR287Zt5iSo
AAP's overview of 2025 - AAP
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December 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
2025 is almost coming to an end! 🎉
This year, we’ve once again been able to make a difference for animals in need in countless ways 🙏 In this video, we’ll take you through some of the most beautiful and memorable moments of the past year >> youtu.be/UR287Zt5iSo
This year, we’ve once again been able to make a difference for animals in need in countless ways 🙏 In this video, we’ll take you through some of the most beautiful and memorable moments of the past year >> youtu.be/UR287Zt5iSo
Sore throat, watery eyes and a stuffy nose: cold and flu season is here! Did you know primates are particularly vulnerable to these viruses? AAP’s veterinarian, Hester, explains in her latest column how we can prevent the animals at AAP from falling ill: bit.ly/4q9DYKu
December 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Sore throat, watery eyes and a stuffy nose: cold and flu season is here! Did you know primates are particularly vulnerable to these viruses? AAP’s veterinarian, Hester, explains in her latest column how we can prevent the animals at AAP from falling ill: bit.ly/4q9DYKu
On behalf of everyone at AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection – including our animals – we wish you a very happy holiday season! 🎄✨
Thanks to you, we can offer animals a brighter future. Thank you so much! 💚
Thanks to you, we can offer animals a brighter future. Thank you so much! 💚
December 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
On behalf of everyone at AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection – including our animals – we wish you a very happy holiday season! 🎄✨
Thanks to you, we can offer animals a brighter future. Thank you so much! 💚
Thanks to you, we can offer animals a brighter future. Thank you so much! 💚
Our chimpanzees absolutely love their cozy blankets! Regina and Julio are experts at turning them into endless fun, and their playful antics will warm your heart. Don’t miss the ending—it’s adorable!
December 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our chimpanzees absolutely love their cozy blankets! Regina and Julio are experts at turning them into endless fun, and their playful antics will warm your heart. Don’t miss the ending—it’s adorable!
19-year-old lion Bryan spent almost his entire life performing in a circus. Last year, AAP was able to rescue him. Bryan now enjoys tranquillity and freedom at AAP. For the first time in his life, he can simply be a lion 🦁💚
📷: Marcelo Hernández – Nightguard, AAP Spain.
📷: Marcelo Hernández – Nightguard, AAP Spain.
December 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
19-year-old lion Bryan spent almost his entire life performing in a circus. Last year, AAP was able to rescue him. Bryan now enjoys tranquillity and freedom at AAP. For the first time in his life, he can simply be a lion 🦁💚
📷: Marcelo Hernández – Nightguard, AAP Spain.
📷: Marcelo Hernández – Nightguard, AAP Spain.
Tiger Aqua - rescued in 2019 from a horrific transport - recently moved to his forever home at Noah's Ark in England! We're very happy that we were able to give Aqua this new chance in life . 🐅💚 Watch this video to see how his special journey unfolded! youtu.be/dRQPBYINMPs
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Tiger Aqua - rescued in 2019 from a horrific transport - recently moved to his forever home at Noah's Ark in England! We're very happy that we were able to give Aqua this new chance in life . 🐅💚 Watch this video to see how his special journey unfolded! youtu.be/dRQPBYINMPs
A big thank you to all volunteers! You not only give your time, but also your love. Without you, AAP wouldn’t exist! #grateful #InternationalVolunteerDay
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A big thank you to all volunteers! You not only give your time, but also your love. Without you, AAP wouldn’t exist! #grateful #InternationalVolunteerDay
Social media myth bust: rescued serval shows why exotic pets aren’t for home. Thank you @euroweeklynews.com for sharing the story of Tila: euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/16/s...
Social media myth bust: rescued serval shows why exotic pets aren’t for home
An African serval living in a perfectly ordinary flat in the province of Alicante might sound like the start of a sitcom, yet it was very much real life. Fortunately for everyone involved — especially...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Social media myth bust: rescued serval shows why exotic pets aren’t for home. Thank you @euroweeklynews.com for sharing the story of Tila: euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/16/s...
Great news: the #EU agreed on protections for dogs and cats. However, many other pet species remain unprotected. We’ll keep pushing for an EU-wide #PositiveList – the time for action is now! #WildAnimalsNotPets #PositiveLists
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/cats-an...
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/cats-an...
Cats and dogs to receive improved protection as EU agrees on first regulation
The first ever EU rules on the welfare of cats and dogs have been agreed on by EU legislators, marking a historic milestone in the fight against illegal pet trade and breeding.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Great news: the #EU agreed on protections for dogs and cats. However, many other pet species remain unprotected. We’ll keep pushing for an EU-wide #PositiveList – the time for action is now! #WildAnimalsNotPets #PositiveLists
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/cats-an...
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/cats-an...
Tigress Merida was rescued from appalling transport conditions at the Poland-Belarus border in 2019. Since 2023, she and fellow tiger Sanson enjoy a lush outdoor enclosure at Pistoia Zoo in Italy. Grateful to our partners for giving Merida and Sanson the life they deserve! 🙏
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tigress Merida was rescued from appalling transport conditions at the Poland-Belarus border in 2019. Since 2023, she and fellow tiger Sanson enjoy a lush outdoor enclosure at Pistoia Zoo in Italy. Grateful to our partners for giving Merida and Sanson the life they deserve! 🙏
Millions of wild animals are traded, often with severe welfare implications and threats to species survival and public health. AAP joins #CITESCoP20, ensuring welfare of wild animals, especially those impacted by pet trade, stays high on the CITES agenda: en.aap.eu/cites/
November 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Millions of wild animals are traded, often with severe welfare implications and threats to species survival and public health. AAP joins #CITESCoP20, ensuring welfare of wild animals, especially those impacted by pet trade, stays high on the CITES agenda: en.aap.eu/cites/
Young lion Tzigane, born in a circus, has several physical abnormalities, including a drooping ear and issues affecting his bones and heart. Recently, he underwent a comprehensive medical examination.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Young lion Tzigane, born in a circus, has several physical abnormalities, including a drooping ear and issues affecting his bones and heart. Recently, he underwent a comprehensive medical examination.
Great news about tiger Aqua! He was recently outplaced to his forever home at our partner Noah's Ark in England. Aqua was rescued from a horrific transport destined for Russia, along with several other tigers. At AAP Spain, these deeply traumatised animals were able to recover.
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Great news about tiger Aqua! He was recently outplaced to his forever home at our partner Noah's Ark in England. Aqua was rescued from a horrific transport destined for Russia, along with several other tigers. At AAP Spain, these deeply traumatised animals were able to recover.
Serval Nini's owner gave her up since the wild nature of a serval is difficult to reconcile with a domestic setting. At AAP, Nini has settled in and we’re introducing her to a male serval. If they bond, we’ll find them a forever home at outplacement partners #WildAnimalsNotPets
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Serval Nini's owner gave her up since the wild nature of a serval is difficult to reconcile with a domestic setting. At AAP, Nini has settled in and we’re introducing her to a male serval. If they bond, we’ll find them a forever home at outplacement partners #WildAnimalsNotPets
Lions Elsa and Marley are now 10 years old! When they were still very young, they were taken away from their mother and sold to a private individual in Germany. The cubs managed to escape and were confiscated. At AAP, they grew up into beautiful adults #WildAnimalsNotPets
October 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Lions Elsa and Marley are now 10 years old! When they were still very young, they were taken away from their mother and sold to a private individual in Germany. The cubs managed to escape and were confiscated. At AAP, they grew up into beautiful adults #WildAnimalsNotPets
Caracal Feder was wandering the streets of a small town in Germany in 2022. She was rescued and taken care of by the German rescue centre Raubtier- and Exotenasyl. However, they needed to find her a new home, and AAP was able to take her in.
#WildAnimalsNotPets >>
#WildAnimalsNotPets >>
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October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Caracal Feder was wandering the streets of a small town in Germany in 2022. She was rescued and taken care of by the German rescue centre Raubtier- and Exotenasyl. However, they needed to find her a new home, and AAP was able to take her in.
#WildAnimalsNotPets >>
#WildAnimalsNotPets >>
We have wonderful news about our #BorntobeWild project. The very first group of 15 Barbary macaques has been released into Tazekka National Park in Morocco! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this amazing milestone 🙏 >>
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October 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We have wonderful news about our #BorntobeWild project. The very first group of 15 Barbary macaques has been released into Tazekka National Park in Morocco! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this amazing milestone 🙏 >>
AAP is quoted in this article by the European Correspondent about the pan-European protection of rescued exotic animals, the need for more rescue capacity and better regulations ⬇️
europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/europes...
europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/europes...
Europe's struggle to rehouse its exotic animals | The European Correspondent
europeancorrespondent.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
AAP is quoted in this article by the European Correspondent about the pan-European protection of rescued exotic animals, the need for more rescue capacity and better regulations ⬇️
europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/europes...
europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/europes...
Serval Noa had a challenging start in life. Thankfully, she was able to recover at AAP. Recently, Noa and her companion Mio found a great forever home at our outplacement partner @ardmoreopenfarm in Ireland! #WildAnimalsNotPets >
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October 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Serval Noa had a challenging start in life. Thankfully, she was able to recover at AAP. Recently, Noa and her companion Mio found a great forever home at our outplacement partner @ardmoreopenfarm in Ireland! #WildAnimalsNotPets >
Barbary macaque Chitto was separated from his mother and illegally given away as a birthday present. He became difficult to handle, and his owners no longer wanted him. We were able to rescue him. Soon we'll introduce him to the gentle female Beatrix #WildAnimalsNotPets ➡️
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October 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Barbary macaque Chitto was separated from his mother and illegally given away as a birthday present. He became difficult to handle, and his owners no longer wanted him. We were able to rescue him. Soon we'll introduce him to the gentle female Beatrix #WildAnimalsNotPets ➡️
On Oct 1, legendary primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall passed away. With her tireless dedication and inspiring personality, she motivated millions of people around the world to take action for animals, people, and the environment. We and the animals will miss her deeply - youtube.com/shorts/BIyd_...
AAP pays tribute to Dr Jane Goodall - AAP
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October 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
On Oct 1, legendary primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall passed away. With her tireless dedication and inspiring personality, she motivated millions of people around the world to take action for animals, people, and the environment. We and the animals will miss her deeply - youtube.com/shorts/BIyd_...
Yesterday, legendary primatologist Dr Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91. She inspired millions of people across the globe, supported AAPs work wholeheartedly, and taught us to never lose hope and that we have the power to make a difference every day. Thank you Jane 💚
October 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Yesterday, legendary primatologist Dr Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91. She inspired millions of people across the globe, supported AAPs work wholeheartedly, and taught us to never lose hope and that we have the power to make a difference every day. Thank you Jane 💚
Black-capped capuchin Capitán is currently recovering from major emergency surgery. After arriving at AAP, his condition deteriorated, and Capitán lost the use of his legs—he became paralysed from the waist down. Watch this before and after surgery video >> youtu.be/OYb_5I4XhGA
September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Black-capped capuchin Capitán is currently recovering from major emergency surgery. After arriving at AAP, his condition deteriorated, and Capitán lost the use of his legs—he became paralysed from the waist down. Watch this before and after surgery video >> youtu.be/OYb_5I4XhGA
AAPs EU Policy Officer, Michèle Hamers, spoke with #TheRevelator about the wild animal pet trade in the EU and how a Positive List of animals that may be kept, can help solve animal welfare #WildAnimalsNotPets
therevelator.org/exotic-pet-t...
therevelator.org/exotic-pet-t...
The Exotic Pet Trade Harms Animals and Humans. The European Union Is Studying a Potential Solution • The Revelator
EU legislators are considering a form of regulation that could protect many species from unsafe exploitation — if it’s done right.
therevelator.org
September 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
AAPs EU Policy Officer, Michèle Hamers, spoke with #TheRevelator about the wild animal pet trade in the EU and how a Positive List of animals that may be kept, can help solve animal welfare #WildAnimalsNotPets
therevelator.org/exotic-pet-t...
therevelator.org/exotic-pet-t...
Did you know that chimpanzees are remarkably hygienic animals? AAP behavioural biologist Kelly Lavooij-van Leeuwen reflects on recent research and shares insights into the hygienic behaviour observed among chimpanzees at AAP >> bit.ly/HygieneChimp...
September 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Did you know that chimpanzees are remarkably hygienic animals? AAP behavioural biologist Kelly Lavooij-van Leeuwen reflects on recent research and shares insights into the hygienic behaviour observed among chimpanzees at AAP >> bit.ly/HygieneChimp...