Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC - APES News #Where To FindAssociation of Protecting Exotic Species CIC - APES News #Where To Findhttps://www.apes.org.uk/news/tag/where-to-findFri, 15 May 2026 01:04:02 +0200http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[APES Announces Temporary Closure During Relocation and Urgent Enclosure Appeal]]>https://www.apes.org.uk/news/post/apes-announces-temporary-closure-during-relocation-and-urgent-enclosure-appealAPES will be temporarily closed to the public while relocating. New Warrington location announced 16 March with urgent fundraising for resident outdoor enclosures.]]>

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

Relocation presents additional welfare challenges, particularly when animals require specialised outdoor environments.


During the move we must urgently construct two outdoor enclosures for some of our most important residents.


Outdoor environments are critical for enrichment, natural behaviour, and recovery.


Without suitable outdoor space these animals may experience stress or reduced welfare during the transition.


Providing these enclosures ensures they continue to receive the care environment they require.

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.

]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:48:35 +0000<![CDATA[APES Newsroom Has Now Closed – Here’s Where to Stay Connected]]>https://www.apes.org.uk/news/post/APES-Newsroom-Has-Now-Closed-Here-s-Where-to-Stay-ConnectedThe APES Newsroom has officially closed. www.apesnews.org.uk now redirects to www.apes.org.uk . Access mailing lists and direct news links for APES CIC, APES Shelter & Rescue, and APES Pet Care Clinic.]]>

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

Sign up to receive:

  • 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.
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