Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC - APES News #APES CIC

APES Announces Temporary Closure During Relocation and Urgent Enclosure Appeal

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:48:35 +0000

A Temporary Closure While We Relocate

The Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC would like to inform supporters and visitors that our facility will be closed to the public from today until 21 March 2026 while we complete an important relocation.

Relocating a rescue and rehabilitation facility requires careful planning, safe transport procedures, and preparation of appropriate enclosures before animals can be settled.

During this short closure period our team will be focused entirely on safely relocating our residents and preparing the new site so that operations can resume responsibly.

Public access will reopen once relocation work has been completed.

Temporary Operational Base in St Helens

Our temporary operational base will be located in St Helens.

APES will be relocating to a temporary operational site in St Helens which will allow our rescue and rehabilitation work to continue while longer term plans are finalised.

The exact address will be released at the beginning of next week on 16 March 2026 so supporters can prepare for our reopening.

This temporary facility ensures our work protecting exotic species can continue without interruption during this transition period.

A Possible Permanent Home in Warrington

While the St Helens site will support our work in the short term, we are also preparing for what may become our next long term facility.

A separate unit located in Warrington is currently being prepared and repaired by the landlord.

The building requires roof repairs before it can meet the operational standards required for an exotic species rescue facility.

Once this work is completed and inspected, the Warrington site may become a permanent operational home for APES.

This staged approach allows animal welfare to remain the priority while infrastructure improvements are completed.

Our responsibility is to ensure every animal in our care remains safe, stable, and properly accommodated during periods of change.

Urgent Support Needed For Outdoor Enclosures

Immediate Welfare Priority

Two outdoor enclosures must be built quickly so that key residents can maintain access to safe outdoor environments during relocation.

Community support will directly protect their wellbeing.

How You Can Support This Work

Relocating a rescue organisation involves transport preparation, enclosure construction, safety inspections, and site preparation.

Community support allows us to respond quickly to these welfare needs.

If you would like to support the construction of these outdoor spaces, please consider contributing to our fundraising campaign.

Donate To The Outdoor Enclosure Fund

What Happens Next

Supporters can expect the following timeline.

Now until 21 March 2026
Public access temporarily paused while relocation work takes place.

16 March 2026
Temporary St Helens location address released.

21 March 2026
Reopening to visitors once animals are safely settled.

During this time we will continue to provide updates through our website and official communication channels.

Relocation Update Summary

Public closure period

From today until 21 March 2026

Temporary operational site
St Helens

Address release
16 March 2026

Potential permanent facility
Warrington subject to building repairs

Urgent priority
Outdoor enclosure construction for two residents

Our Commitment To Welfare

Relocation is never a simple task for an animal rescue organisation.

However every decision made by APES is guided by one principle.

Animal welfare must always come first.

Our team remains committed to providing safe rehabilitation environments, responsible exotic species care, and long term welfare solutions for animals that need protection.

We appreciate the patience and continued support of our community during this transition.

Big Things Are Coming to APES – Here’s What You Need to Know

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:12:23 +0000

At APES, standing still simply is not an option.

As we continue strengthening infrastructure across APES CIC and its divisions, we are preparing to launch and update several key platforms and programmes designed to expand our educational impact, improve accessibility, and deliver measurable welfare outcomes.

Here is what is coming next.

🔬 APES Science – Where Evidence Leads

We are developing APES Science, an exclusive new website dedicated entirely to Exotic Animal Science.

This is not a blog.

This is not general interest content.

This is structured, science-led publishing.

What to expect:

Research reports
Scientific papers
Technical briefings
Species-specific studies
Venom analysis
Comparative anatomy
Welfare science and behavioural research

If your interest is evidence-based exotic animal knowledge, this is your platform.

Subscription: From £3 per month

Launch date: To be confirmed

We are building this carefully. When we launch, it will be ready.

📰 APES Magazine – Staying Right Where It Belongs

Our magazine is not moving.

APES Magazine will remain exactly where it started:
👉 https://magazine.apes.org.uk

It continues to provide:

Fun and engaging animal content
Interesting species spotlights
Welfare discussions
Educational articles
Multi-species coverage across the animal kingdom

We now offer:

Free access tier
Paid subscription tier

The magazine serves a different purpose to APES Science. It remains accessible, educational and community-focused.

And yes, we are keeping it right where our readers know to find it.

🌐 MyAPES – A Clean, Streamlined Upgrade

Our MyAPES portal is undergoing a refresh.

We are:

Fixing and updating all public-facing links
Improving navigation
Modernising the look and feel
Enhancing user experience

The goal is simple:
Clear access to every APES service without confusion.

Because if you cannot find it, you cannot use it.

🐒 APES Shelter & Rescue – Primate Education Programme

In honour of our latest primate arrival and our long-term commitment to all exotic species in our care, APES Shelter & Rescue is launching something significant.

We are developing a dedicated Primate Education Programme.

This will include:

A structured training course
Welfare-based care standards
Realistic commitment education
Husbandry expectations
Ethical responsibility guidance

Let us be clear: primates are not entry-level pets.
They are complex, intelligent, socially demanding animals.

If someone is determined to keep one, they must understand what that actually means.

More detailed information will be released once development milestones are met.

🤝 APES Donor & APES Members – One Unified Platform

Two platforms. One destination.

Both:

Will soon redirect to a single, unified website.

This means:

Donors and Members together
Centralised access
Improved account management
Clearer communication
Stronger community integration

Infrastructure consolidation reduces fragmentation and improves operational resilience.

Further updates will follow once final migration plans are confirmed.

📈 Why This Matters

This is not about adding “more websites.”

This is about:

Strengthening education
Delivering science properly
Supporting responsible ownership
Improving user experience
Building long-term sustainability

APES is evolving. Intentionally. Strategically.

We appreciate every supporter, donor, member, reader, student, and volunteer who grows with us.

More updates will follow soon.

Stay connected at 👉 www.apes.org.uk

The next phase of APES is already underway.

Until the next post, thanks for reading and have a great night.

APES Media Team

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APES Newsroom Has Now Closed – Here’s Where to Stay Connected

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:29:52 +0000

A New Chapter in How We Share News

We’d like to let our supporters, partners, and members know that the APES Newsroom website has now officially closed.

As part of our ongoing commitment to clarity, accessibility, and transparency, we’ve consolidated our communications into one central location on our main website:👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/mailing-lists

In addition, www.apesnews.org.uk will now automatically redirect to www.apes.org.uk, ensuring that anyone visiting the former Newsroom domain is seamlessly guided to our main organisational website.

This update means you can now access newsletters, campaign updates, appeals, educational resources, and organisational news in one streamlined, easy-to-navigate space.

Why We’ve Made This Change

At the Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC (APES), our focus is always on animal welfare, responsible care, and public education. Over time, we recognised that operating a separate Newsroom site created unnecessary complexity for supporters trying to stay informed.

By bringing everything together:

✔️ You can manage your mailing list preferences in one place
✔️ You’ll find direct links to news sections for each APES division
✔️ Updates are now clearer and easier to follow
✔️ Our communications are more consistent across all services
✔️ Visitors to the former Newsroom domain are automatically redirected

This move supports our wider goal of improving transparency and strengthening engagement with our community.

Direct Links to APES News Sections

To make access even simpler, we have added clear, direct links to key division news sections:

🏛 APES CIC (Organisation, Policy & Campaigns)
🐾 APES Shelter & Rescue (Rescue, Rehabilitation & Rehoming Updates)
🩺 APES Pet Care Clinic (Preventative Care & Clinic Updates)
👤 MyAPES Platform (Member Guidance & Service Updates)

Whether you are following rescue appeals, policy developments, clinic updates, or responsible pet care guidance, you can now navigate directly to the information most relevant to you.

What You’ll Find on the Updated Mailing List Page

Our new mailing list hub includes:

📬 Subscribe to APES Updates

Organisational announcements
Policy and campaign updates
Education and welfare guidance
Seasonal alerts and responsible care reminders
Rescue appeals and rehabilitation stories

You can manage your preferences easily and select the updates that matter most to you.

What This Means for Existing Subscribers

If you were previously subscribed through the APES Newsroom:

Your mailing list preferences have been securely transferred
You do not need to re-subscribe
Future communications will come from our main APES domain

If you’re unsure about your subscription status, please visit the mailing list page to review or amend your preferences.

Our Commitment to Responsible Communication

As a UK-based animal welfare organisation, we believe communication should always be:

Transparent
Accurate and evidence-based
Free from sensationalism
Focused on ethical and responsible animal care

Centralising our communications strengthens consistency across APES CIC, APES Shelter & Rescue, APES Pet Care Clinic, and MyAPES.

Stay Connected

We invite all supporters, volunteers, members, and partners to visit:🔗 https://www.apes.org.uk/mailing-lists Explore the updated news links, subscribe to relevant newsletters, and ensure you’re receiving the updates that matter most to you.

Together, through informed and responsible engagement, we can continue protecting exotic species and promoting compassionate, ethical care.

An Update to How You Hear From APES

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:08:40 +0000

We’re making some important improvements behind the scenes to ensure you can more easily stay informed about the work of Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC (APES)—and only receive the updates that matter most to you.

This update affects how our mailing lists and newsletters are managed, and we’d like to explain what’s changing and what you need to know.

What’s changing?

We’ve upgraded our mailing list system to give supporters, members, and partners greater choice and control over the communications they receive from us.

As part of this change, APES Newsroom (apesnews.org.uk) will be closed down over the next few weeks. Once closed, it will automatically redirect visitors to our main APES mailing list sign-up page, making it simpler to find and manage subscriptions in one place.

Where to find APES mailing lists now

Mailing lists are now managed directly through each APES service website, so you can subscribe to the updates most relevant to you:

apes.org.uk – organisational news, campaigns, policy updates, and education
apesshelter.org.uk – rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming stories, volunteering, and appeals
apespetcare.org.uk – preventative care guidance, seasonal advice, and clinic updates
myapes.me.uk – member services, platform updates, and account guidance

You can also view all available APES mailing lists in one place here:
👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/mailing-lists

For businesses, educators & organisations

If you’re signing up on behalf of a business, educational institution, or organisation, we’ve created a dedicated option just for you.

Please use our enterprise mailing list here:
👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/enterprise-mailing-list

This helps us tailor information more appropriately and keep communications relevant and useful.

Weekly APES newsletters

Alongside these changes, we’re pleased to introduce weekly APES newsletters.

These will bring together highlights from across APES and our services, including:

Latest news and campaign updates
Education and welfare guidance
Opportunities to get involved, support, or learn more

Our aim is to keep you informed without overwhelming your inbox.

You’re always in control

We believe communication should work for you.

At the bottom of every APES email, you’ll always have the option to:

Unsubscribe, or
Manage your subscription preferences, so you only receive the updates you want

If you’re unsure which mailing list is right for you, or if you need any help at all, just get in touch—we’re always happy to help.

Thank you for your support

Your continued interest and support make a real difference to the protection, welfare, and education surrounding exotic species.

Thank you for being part of the APES community 💚

— APES CIC