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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection

Let's end their suffering.

AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of captive exotic animals such as primates, lions and tigers.

10/10/2026

Rescued caracal Coki has begun a new chapter with one of our rehoming partners, Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac!

Coki was confiscated by the Spanish authorities (SEPRONA) along with several other animals at the end of 2022. He was brought to our rescue centre in Spain, where he continued his recovery and was given access to enrichment activities to keep him stimulated and encourage natural behaviours. Coki has always been a calm and gentle caracal, something that has made him very special to those who have cared for him over the years.

Now, the nine-year-old caracal has been welcomed by the Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac in France. They recently sent us this beautiful photograph and told us that he is adapting very well to his new home. 💚

We are delighted to have been able to support Coki since his rescue and to see him take this important step. His unique personality has left a lasting impression on his caretakers, and together we wish him all the best in this new adventure. 🥰

📸 Foto Grafik

07/10/2026

Mikulas has found his favourite spot outdoors. 💚

The puma is a recent arrival at AAP’s rescue centre in Spain, having been rescued from the Czech Republic. When he was first given access to his outdoor enclosure, he was very cautious. But we can already see that he has become much more relaxed outside.

Mikulas’s caretakers have started encouraging him to jump – a natural puma behaviour – by placing food on a platform within his enclosure. But for now, he only takes what he can reach by stretching. We’ll continue working on his rehabilitation so that Mikulas feels increasingly at ease and can rediscover his true nature.

In the meantime, we have footage of some lovely moments to share – including Mikulas chilling in his favourite tube!

04/10/2026

On World Animal Day we’d like to introduce you to Marino, who recently arrived at AAP’s rescue centre.🐒

When he was barely six months old, this young grivet monkey was purchased in Ukraine and transported to Germany to be kept as a pet. He was separated from his mother and deprived of the company of other primates of his own species during a crucial stage of his development.

But while his new owners had hoped he would make a suitable companion animal, they soon became overwhelmed by the practical demands of caring for him. He was surrendered to the authorities and transported to our rescue centre in Spain, where he is now recovering under the care of our team of specialists.

Marino’s story is a reminder that wild animals are not pets. Despite this, they continue to be traded and moved easily between European countries, leaving many animals with physical and psychological scars that may stay with them for life.

On this World Animal Day, we are calling for a Europe-wide Positive List that sets out which species may be kept as pets, and prevents more animals like Marino from suffering the consequences of fragmented legislation.

✍️ Sign the petition and help us protect wild animals: https://en.aap.eu/eu-petition/

25/09/2026

When we rescued them this summer, tigress Saphira and her five young were living in circus trailers at a private facility in Germany. Now – as you can see from this footage – they are enjoying the space to explore and play at AAP’s rescue centre in Spain. 🐯💚

Jolien Geens, caretaker of this group, says: "The tigers are doing incredibly well. As part of their rehabilitation, they will soon gain access to a second outdoor enclosure, switching between the two habitats every few days. This will give them even more space, variety and opportunities to explore."

Saphira, Bombay, Simbi, Davine, Radscha and Goliath are being offered daily enrichment activities to help them learn and express their natural behaviours. They have also been spending plenty of time in and around the pool. Step by step, they're gaining confidence and rediscovering what it means to be tigers. 🙏

23/09/2026

Saphira, Bombay, Simbi, Radscha, Davine and Goliath – the six tigers who arrived at AAP this summer – have now fully settled in and are finding their favourite spots in the enclosure. 💚

The tigers were rescued from Germany in July after being confiscated from a former circus animal trainer. They are now safe at AAP’s rescue centre in Spain.

Since the moment they took their first steps into their outdoor enclosure in August, the tigers have been exploring and getting used to their new environment: playing together, having fun in the pool, and engaging with the enrichment activities we’ve introduced to stimulate their natural behaviours.

Very soon we’ll bring you the first footage of Saphira and her family at AAP. In the meantime, let’s get to know each of the tigers through these lovely pictures. 😍

📸: Jolien Geens - Big cat caretaker

20/09/2026

A few months ago, rescued caracals Sorgo and Feder began their socialisation journey at AAP.

Now, we get to witness beautiful moments like this one. Sorgo, on the left, was found wandering through the countryside near Cádiz, Spain. Feder, on the right, was rescued from the streets of a town in Germany.

What began with timid encounters has grown into companionship. Both Sorgo and Feder can now benefit from the company of another member of their own species 💚

📸 Jolien Geens, Big Cat Keeper, AAP Spain.

18/09/2026

From elevated platforms to hanging bridges, Barbary macaques use a variety of structures to move around, explore their surroundings and stay active.

In this video, Cotufo and Rafik take us through part of their daily route around the outdoor enclosures at AAP's rescue centre in Spain.

16/09/2026

Rescued puma Mikulas is exploring his outdoor enclosure for the first time – as you can see in this behind-the-scenes footage! 🎥

His first outing was very cautious as he took in his new surroundings, with unfamiliar sights and smells. He went in and out all morning, but finally decided to stay indoors.

Mikulas will now have all the time he needs to settle in – and once he does, we hope he will enjoy his complete freedom to explore this vast enclosure. Here at AAP, we’re very grateful to be able to help him through this process. 🙏

13/09/2026

Take a look at Mikulas in his outdoor enclosure for the first time!

The 10-year-old puma was previously owned by a family in the Czech Republic, who purchased him when he was young. But as time went on, it became clear to them that his needs as a naturally nocturnal wild animal could not be met in a domestic environment.

Mikulas arrived at AAP in good physical condition and is now cleared to use his outdoor enclosure. Although his first outing was very brief, in these photos we can see that this majestic puma has a vast environment ahead of him to explore.

We’ll soon be bringing you the full footage of Mikulas discovering the outdoors – watch this space!

10/09/2026

There are everyday moments at AAP that never stop feeling special.

Tiger Kyra, who grew up in a circus and spent her early years locked up in cramped cages, has lived at our rescue centre in Spain for the last decade. And as you can see in this picture, she always seems happy to come over and take a closer look. 🐯

Despite living with a chronic limp caused by an old fracture, she remains an active and curious tiger who is always on the move.

Seeing her like this never fails to bring a smile to our faces.

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