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...

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/#CITESCoP20

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.

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

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 >>

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...

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 ➡️

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 💚

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...

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...

Meet Miche, a Geoffroy’s marmoset who was just a few weeks old when he was discovered during a police inspection. Without his mother, among a group of common marmosets - all illegally smuggled and destined for the pet trade #InternationalPrimateDay #WildAnimalsNotPets >> youtube.com/shorts/L-L7n...

Inexhaustible—that’s the energy these nine lion cubs have shown since arriving at AAP! During their first 2 years, lions learn to play, hunt and socialise, all through endless jumping, nibbling and running! 🦁

Rhesus macaque Bazile was kept illegally on a farm in Lithuania, where she lived among sheep and was wearing a collar. After confiscation and a temporary stay at the Wildlife Centre of the Lithuanian University of Health Science, she came to AAP >> bit.ly/Rhesusmacaqu...

Serval Noa was kept as a pet. When she escaped, her former owner didn't want her back due to a scratching incident. Now Noa is thriving at AAP, and she found a companion! Watch their first meeting and playful and affectionate interaction—a heartwarming sight 💚 >> bit.ly/45oVeTh #WildAnimalsNotPets

Today on #WorldCottonTopTamarinDay, we share Tam’s story — rescued in Spain after likely being kept illegally as a pet. She was found malnourished and abandoned >> bit.ly/47jLSL9 #WildAnimalsNotPets

As part of our #BorntobeWild-project, 34 #Barbarymacaques are nearly ready to return to the wild at Tazekka National Park in Morocco. AAP vet Hester van Bolhuis explains about their final health checks to ensure the animals are fit for release > bit.ly/45zfYrN

The nine lion cubs that were rescued from a circus in France at the end of 2024, are now one year old! Today, on #WorldLionDay, we celebrate their first major milestone with a video of their development >> bit.ly/3J80jYQ

Crab-eating raccoon Rocket climbed aboard a Maersk ship in Panama and ended up traveling all the way to the Port of Rotterdam. The crew discovered the animal and lovingly cared for her during the voyage. We picked Rocket up in Rotterdam and brought her to our rescue centre in Almere. bit.ly/3HfKxus

Young caracal Sorgo was brought to our rescue centre in Spain by SEPRONA. The animal was captured by the Animal Rescue Brigade of Sanlúcar de Barrameda after it had wandered through the fields of Cádiz for 16 days. #WildAnimalsNotPets Read more >> bit.ly/47c0Zq4

Serval Kylie was rescued by Guardia Civil during an investigation into wildlife crime & illegal trade in protected species. After staying at AAP Spain, she moved to her forever home at our French outplacement partner Spaycific’Zoo. She also found a companion! bit.ly/3U1hzBd #WildAnimalsNotPets

In June, we presented our Dashboards and Report on the need for an #EU-wide #PositiveList at the European Parliament. In case you missed the launch of our #WIldAnimalsNotPets campaign… watch the key highlights ⬇️ www.euractiv.com/section/heal...

The #EP reiterated its desire for EU #PositiveList to regulate trade of wild animals as pets. It’s now up to 3 EU institutions to agree on next steps in trilogue. Check our campaign page #WildAnimalsNotPets (en.aap.eu/exotic-animal-trade-dashboard/) to find out why a Positive List is important!

The nine lion cubs and their mother Rubine — rescued from a French circus along with mother Jaia and father Bryan — play non-stop in the water: splashing, chasing, and tumbling through their enclosure. And after all that excitement… just look at how they ended up! youtu.be/WK1j-CWhB0Y

On #WorldChimpanzeeDay, we reflect on the past of the 38 rescued chimpanzees that stay at AAP's rescue centres. They were used in entertainment or lived as pets or laboratory animals, until they grew up and became too dangerous >> bit.ly/WorldChimpan... #WildAnimalsNotPets

#WorldZoonosesDay: an important reminder that zoonotic diseases still cause millions of deaths every year. At AAP we believe it is important to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases and the risks they form for animals and humans >> en.aap.eu/dashboard #WildAnimalsNotPets

Recently rescued black-capped capuchin Capitán has many health issues... 😟 bit.ly/4l6tqd0

AAP took in nine sugar gliders that were living underneath a staircase in a Dutch family home. 3 years ago, they started out with 2 animals, now the family grew to 9 sugar gliders. The situation became untenable. #WildAnimalsNotPets youtu.be/Nunx9jYX5fw

Thank you to alderman Robert Barker from #TheHague for visiting AAP in Almere last Saturday! We explained our work here at AAP & discussed the vital role municipalities play in protecting animal welfare in NL and EU, highlighting the importance of #PositiveLists in curbing the wild animal pet trade.

Last week, the #EP made it very clear that an EU-wide #PositiveList is needed to prevent unsuitable wild animals from becoming pets. Big shout out to @Act4AnimalsEU & @FOURPAWSBE for their leadership & big thank you to all MEPs that showed their commitment to animal welfare.

Rescued animals almost always arrive alone at AAP, because they have been kept as pets without other animals of their own kind. Caretaker Pedro tells us more about the socialisation of two caracals and why it is important for their welfare.

HUGE WIN FOR CATS, DOGS & WILD ANIMALS! 📢❤️ MEPs voted to protect pets and owners. ✅ Inclusion of small breeders ✅ I&R of all cats & dogs ✅ Regulation of online sales ✅ Ban on the sale of animals in pet shops ✅ Positive List www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/europea...

#Rescue operation! Two #tigers were brought to our rescue centre in Spain. The animals were used for years for all kinds of entertainment at Filmtierpark Eschede in Germany: bit.ly/45xkA3m

📣Wild animals deserve protection too! Dear MEPs, help protect exotic animals from being kept as pets this Thursday! Millions of wild animals are kept as pets and suffer throughout their lives. Please vote for including exotic pets in legislation! #PositiveList #WIldAnimalsNotPets

📣 LET'S GET LOUD FOR PETS! 📣 Dear MEPs, this Thursday we urge you to support: ✅ including wild animals in legislation ✅ inclusion of small breeders ✅ mandatory identification & registration for all animals ✅ addressing the online trade #LeaveNoPetBehind #PositiveList #WildAnimalsNotPets

#HELPNEEDED: Join us and Eurogroup for Animals to urge MEPs not to leave wild animals behind in legislation! Get ready to make your voice heard on social media: share our posts on Monday between 11 and 12u & tag MEPs who will vote next week on the future of millions of (exotic) animals.

Following interesting discussion at @europarl.europa.eu on the need for an EU-wide positive list for wild animals. Organised by @aap-europe.bsky.social; hosted by MEPs @nielsfuglsang.bsky.social & @manuelaripa.bsky.social

Join us TODAY at the EP for our event “#WildAnimalsNotPets: The Case for an EU #PositiveList”! Find out which EU countries are leading the pack on addressing the risks of wild animal trade and which countries remain hotspots. bit.ly/WildAnimalsN...

Internationally renowned TV presenter and moderator Ali Aslan will join us in our upcoming event “#WildAnimalsNotPets: The Case for an EU Positive List”, taking place at the European Parliament on 3 June. Join us!

We’re honoured to be joined by Marina Michaelidou-Kadi - a key figure behind Cyprus’ Positive List - in our upcoming event “#WildAnimalsNotPets: The Case for an EU Positive List”, taking place at the European Parliament on 3 June. Join us! t.co/nniLW1jhjo

We’re honoured to be joined by Nick Clark (Eurogroup for Animals Programme Leader for Wild Animals) in our upcoming event “Wild Animals Not Pets: The Case for an EU Positive List”, taking place at the European Parliament on 3 June. Join us! bit.ly/WildAnimalsN...

We’re honoured to be joined by Michèle Hamers (AAP’s Animal Welfare Scientist and EU Policy Officer) in our upcoming event “Wild Animals Not Pets: The Case for an EU Positive List”, at the European Parliament on 3 June. Join us! bit.ly/WildAnimalsN...

We’re honoured to be joined by MEP Manuela Ripa (ENVI Rapporteur for the Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability) in our event “Wild Animals Not Pets: The Case for an EU Positive List”, at the European Parliament on 3 June. Join us! bit.ly/WildAnimalsN...