Rescued until now

The cargo ship Rolldock Sun, which arrived in the Dutch harbor of Vlissingen on Friday August 3rd, was carrying a very special load: one specimen of galago, a small primate mainly native to Tanzania, also known as “bushbaby”. The galago most likely climbed on board without being noticed while the ship stopped in Tanzania two months ago. Since being discovered and until his transport to AAP, he had been cared for by the crew.

Veterinary measures

The animal, whom the crew named Edwin, is suspected to be a Garnett’s galago (Otolemur garnetti), of...

In February, three abandoned wild animals from a Spanish circus came to AAP Primadomus: tiger Keni and the two lions Govani and Silas. Read here the entire story and watch the rescue (attention: schocking images).

Common marmosets Nanuque, Gurupi en Aruana were taken by Spanish private owners and rescued by AAP. At the moment, they live at AAP Primadomus in Spain.

Two Hamadryas baboons from France were rescued by AAP. Their private owner was also known as an owner of circus animals. Currently they...

Degus Tod, Don en Octo were dropped at the animal sanctuary Crailo. Nowadays they live at AAP.
Four-toed hedgehog Dobbey from the Netherlands and caracal Akiles from Hungary were transferred to AAP by their owners.

August 21st – Silver fox Marmer

Marmer wandered around Eindhoven, until a passer-by spotted him. The Animal Protection Unit was able to catch him and brought him to a sanctuary in Zundert. At AAP we take care of Marmer, until we find a permanent home for him.

August 26th – Pig tailed Macaques

Female Pantoja and Males Cachuli, Chabelo and Paquirrín came from Spanish Catalonia to AAP. The owner housed them in his illegal zoo that was foreclosed.

August 26th – Two suricates to AAP

Male...

July 14th - Squirrel monkeys rescued from Polish breeding farm

Malpa, Prymas and Sajmiri are three of the in total 280 animals that were rescued from an illegal Polish breeding farm. Multiple parties helped finalising the rescue, including Polish Poznan Zoo. In the past we’ve outplaced multiple Common Marmosets and Cotton-Top Tamarins at Poznan Zoo. These three ladies are more than welcome at AAP and we will look after them until a permanent home is found.

Even though close to all animals have been rescued, some still await their new future. Until then,...