Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC

07/10/2026

📞 We have a new phone number!

You can now reach the Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC on 01744 374 015.

This one number connects you to all our divisions:
🦎 APES Shelter & Rescue
🩺 APES Pet Care
🛍️ APES Pet Shop

It may take a little while for the new number to show on all our profiles, so thanks for bearing with us while it updates.

30/04/2026

**Facebook**

🚨 Exciting news from APES! 🚨

We have updated our Volunteering and Student Placement Programme page, making it easier to explore current roles, student placement opportunities, and ways to get involved with our work supporting primates, reptiles, spiders, rabbits, and other small animals. 🐒🐍🦎🕷️🐰

Whether you are looking to volunteer your time, gain hands on experience, or take the next step in animal care and welfare, this is the perfect place to start.

Take a look here:
[www.apes.org.uk/volunteer](http://www.apes.org.uk/volunteer)

Support our work with a donation:
https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

Stay connected through our WhatsApp Channel:
https://www.myapes.me.uk/apes-cic-on-whatsapp

Who do you know who would love to be part of something extraordinary? Tag them below. 💚

17/04/2026

🙌 Volunteer with APES and help us make a real difference for primates, snakes, lizards, spiders, rabbits, and other small animals in need 💚

We are looking for passionate volunteers who want to support animal welfare, rescue work, education, fundraising, events, and community outreach. Every helping hand matters and your time could have a huge impact.

Please visit https://www.apes.org.uk/volunteer to volunteer today 🐒🦎🕷️🐇🐍

You can also support our work with a donation at https://www.apes.org.uk/donate and join our WhatsApp Channel for updates here https://www.myapes.me.uk/apes-cic-on-whatsapp

07/04/2026

Unfortunately, due to low staff levels and sickness, we are currently closed to the public. However, we will reopen tomorrow from 10 AM to 5 PM. Thank you for your understanding. https://www.apes.org.uk

06/04/2026

🚪✨ We are pleased to let everyone know that our temporary premises is now open.

Our updated address is now showing on Google, so if you are planning to visit, please make sure you check there for the latest location details. Thank you for your patience and support while we worked through the move.

We are now back open and continuing our work supporting exotic animals, reptiles, primates, rabbits, spiders, lizards, and other small animals in need. 💚

Please continue to support APES as we rebuild and move forward. Donate here: https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

Join our WhatsApp Channel for updates: https://www.myapes.me.uk/apes-cic-on-whatsapp

23/03/2026

⚠️ Website Downtime Notice ⚠️

We are currently experiencing issues with our websites due to a problem with our service provider.

Our provider is actively working to resolve this as quickly as possible, and we are monitoring the situation closely. We appreciate your patience while this is being fixed.

In the meantime, our work continues behind the scenes caring for primates, reptiles, spiders, rabbits and other small animals who rely on us every day 🐍🕷️🐇

If you need to contact us, please use:
👉 https://cu.apes.org.uk

💚 Support our work: https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

📲 Stay updated: https://www.myapes.me.uk/apes-cic-on-whatsapp

22/03/2026

🚧 Big Update from APES CIC 🐍🕷️🐇

Our move to the temporary premises is nearly complete and we will be reopening very soon!

Behind the scenes, we’ve been busy updating our new address across Google, our websites, and all social platforms so everything is ready for a smooth reopening.

We’re also working through a backlog of emails and messages following the move. Thank you for your patience while we get back to everyone as quickly as possible.

To stay updated, please visit www.apes.org.uk and sign up to our mailing lists 📩

We truly appreciate your continued support during this transition 💚
Stay tuned… we can’t wait to welcome you back!

Exotic animal shelter & rescue for the North West UK. From Merseyside to Manchester Helping owners rehome their pets, and pets find their forever home.

10/03/2026

🌿 Help Us Build a Safe Outdoor Enclosure for Two Very Special APES Residents 🐒

Here at APES we care for many incredible animals including primates, snakes, lizards, spiders, rabbits and other small rescued species who rely on us for safety and specialist care. Right now we urgently need to create a secure outdoor enclosure for two very special residents at our temporary premises.

Outdoor space is incredibly important for enrichment, wellbeing and natural behaviours. Sunshine, fresh air and a stimulating environment make a huge difference to the animals in our care. ☀️🌱

Building this enclosure will allow them to explore, climb, relax and enjoy a more natural daily routine while we continue our work rescuing and protecting vulnerable animals.

💚 This is where you can help.

Every donation, large or small, brings us closer to building the enclosure they deserve.

👉 Support the fundraiser here
https://www.apes.org.uk/donating/fundraising

🙏 Donate directly to help our animals
https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

📲 Follow our WhatsApp Channel for updates from the rescue
https://www.myapes.me.uk/apes-cic-on-whatsapp

Your support helps us continue protecting primates, reptiles, spiders, rabbits and other small animals who have nowhere else to go.

Thank you for being part of the APES community. 🐒🦎🕷️🐍🐰

09/03/2026

🚨 Important Update from APES 🚨

APES is entering a temporary closure period while we relocate and build improved enclosures for the animals in our care. This step is essential to create safer, stronger, and more suitable spaces for primates, snakes, lizards, spiders, rabbits, and other small animals that depend on us every day. 🐒🐍🦎🕷️🐇

This transition is a major undertaking and we urgently need support to complete new enclosures as quickly as possible. Every donation helps us continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting vulnerable animals.

Read the full update here:
🌐 http://www.apes.org.uk/news/post/apes-announces-temporary-closure-during-relocation-and-urgent-enclosure-appeal

If you believe in giving these animals the safe environment they deserve, please support the enclosure appeal today. 💚

Donate here 👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

Stay connected and follow updates on our WhatsApp Channel 📲
https://www.myapes.me.uk/apes-cic-on-whatsapp

09/03/2026

🚚 Big Move Update from APES 🐒🐍🕷️🐇

From today, Monday 9 March 2026, until Saturday 21 March 2026, APES will be closed to the public while we complete our move to a temporary location.

Moving animals such as primates, snakes, lizards, spiders, rabbits, and other small animals safely takes careful planning and time. During this period our focus is making sure every animal is transported and settled safely.

If you need to contact us during this time, please use the contact pages on our websites or the help widget at the bottom of our websites for online communication.

We also have exciting news about our future permanent premises. Keep an eye out for our upcoming newsletter posts where we will be sharing more details about the move and what it means for the animals in our care. 👀

Stay updated through our WhatsApp Channel
https://www.myapes.me.uk/apes-cic-on-whatsapp

If you would like to support the animals during this transition, please consider donating
https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
💚