About APES
10/06/2024 - Websites Updated
We're excited to announce a major update to our online presence! Our main website, https://www.associationofprotectingexoticspecies.org.uk, is now your go-to source for animal welfare advice, information, and campaigns. Meanwhile, our brand new APES Shelter & Rescue website, https://www.apesshelter.org.uk, is the place to find everything you need to know about our shelter, rescue efforts, and adoption processes. We've made these changes to make it easier for you to find the information you're looking for and to better serve the needs of our community. Head over to our websites and explore the new features!
08/03/2024 - Fun Zone
We're thrilled to announce that we've relocated our Fun Zone resources and tools to our newly designed Service Users Portal to offer you a seamless experience. To access it, simply hover over to the menu and click on 'Service Users'. If you already have an account for apes.org.uk, go ahead and log in using your account credentials. If not, don't fret. Getting set up is quick, easy and free. All you need to do is click 'signup' located at the top right corner of our website. Join us in stepping into our new portal dedicated to offering the best to our service users.
07/02/2024 - New! Service User Portal
We are thrilled to invite you to explore our new Service User Portal, a digital gateway designed to deepen your involvement in animal welfare and broaden your engagement with APES. Our platform is thoughtfully created to provide an accessible and interactive experience that empowers you to take action. Whether you are looking to rescue, adopt, or surrender an exotic animal, our portal offers streamlined services to support your endeavors seamlessly.
Gain insights into the lives of our resident animals, learn about their unique care requirements, and discover the many ways you can contribute to their well-being. You'll find dedicated sections for educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events, enabling you to stay informed and connected. By leveraging this portal, you're not just visiting a website; you're joining a community committed to the protection and preservation of exotic species. Get ready to embark on a journey of compassion and advocacy with APES, where every click brings you closer to making a tangible difference in the world of animal welfare.
27/12/2023 - Heat Mat & Thermostat policy
Attention prospective adopters! To ensure the highest welfare for our exotic animals, APES now requires all heat mats to be equipped with a functioning thermostat as a part of our vetting process for adoption. This crucial measure is to maintain a safe and regulated environment for your new scaly, feathery, or furry family member. Without a thermostated heat mat, adoption applications cannot proceed. By adhering to this rule, you are actively participating in our commitment to provide a secure and loving habitat, promoting the well-being of our beloved animals. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain the gold standard in exotic pet care.
15/01/2024 - APES expands its reach!
Our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for exotic animals has now taken a giant leap forward! We are thrilled to announce that APES is expanding its reach, and it's with immense pride we share that our services now cover most of the North West of England. This expansion means our capacity to protect and care for a greater number of these extraordinary creatures has increased significantly. Dedicated to the well-being of exotic pets, APES is now closer to you than ever, ready to offer support, education, and advocacy across a broader community. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of exotic animals in need, ensuring they thrive in safe and nurturing environments. Welcome to our family, North West England – together, we can create a better world for our exotic friends!
Exotic Animal Shelter, Rescue, Adoptions, Sponsorships, & Donations & so much more. Helping to educating owners & help owners rehome their pets. Never judging and here to help if we can.
The three R's
We go by the three R's in our everyday work.
Rescue
We rescue exotics of all types, from spiders, scorpions, reptiles, and more. Helping owners rehome their pets.
Rehabilitate
Regardless of how an animal looks, we will ensure it is healthy before rehoming.
Rehome
We are dedicated to finding the best forever home possible.
Quick View of Our Services
See our services and quick access to services.
For the surrendering of pets to our charity. We are not here to judge, we just want your pet to get a new home. We also help with people on benefits.
For people and businesses that may find an unwanted visitor in their home or place of work. If you need it removing this is the service for you.
Adopt and don't shop, we have too many animals needing new homes. Adopt an animal today from APES Shelter & Rescue in St Helens.
Our pet product selling shop, available in our center or online. We do not sell animals at the pet shop as we only do pet products. Reptile, Inverts, Dogs & Cat products available.
A non-veterinary clinic to help people with everyday reptile, invert, dog and cat problems, from flea and worming treatments to claw clippings. Helping you keep your pet's welfare at the top of your list.
Free lost and found service for pet owners and for others to report a found animal. If our database gets a match we contact the owner and arrange for verification of ownership.
In our cozy corner of Mastodon, the free and open-source social network, APES offers a unique platform for animal lovers, environmentalists, and the eco-curious to connect and share their passion for wildlife and conservation.
Show off your new family pet, take photos of him/her in their new environment, story's, videos and more available to upload. Share and comment, but remember to show love.
Show off your new family pet, take photos of him/her in their new environment, story's, videos and more available to upload. Share and comment, but remember to show love.
Sponsorships & Donations all in one place. With helpful information and facts, links to resources and much much more!
See our causes!
Sometimes a signature can have a bigger impact then anything else. Please take a moment to look at our causes and if you agree why not sign?
APES Services
APES Shelter & Rescue
Adoptions, Shelter Request, Rescue Request and more to do with the rehoming and rescues of pets and wild animals.
APES Shop
We have an center & online shop to help fund the rescues mission, feeding of the animals and more. Free delivery for WA9 area customers.
- Enclosures
- Substrate
- Decor
- Bowls & Hides
- Live Food
- And Much More!
NED - National Exotic Database
Care Sheets, Facts, Information, Health and more about your pets. Join and be part of the database and much more.
APES Pet Care
APES Pet Care is not a veterinary practice but a port of call for first aid and worries.
- Consultations
- Treatments
- First Aid
- Claws
- Beaks
- Flea & Worming
- Microchipping
APES Donor Communtiy
Donate in a fun way, join our community. Get status updates, videos, photos, and much more. Join or login today!
APES Pet Bank
Times can get hard, but we can help with our pet bank.
- Dog Food
- Cat Food
Exotics @ Large
Join our free lost and found exotic pet community.
APES Social
Join APES on Mastodon, our exciting social server where conservation conversations roar to life!
In our cozy corner of Mastodon, the free and open-source social network, APES offers a unique platform for animal lovers, environmentalists, and the eco-curious to connect and share their passion for wildlife and conservation. Our Mastodon server is a hub for engaging discussions, inspiring stories, and updates about our ongoing efforts to protect and care for exotic animals. By joining us, you become part of an informed, compassionate community committed to making a difference for the animal kingdom.
🐾 Follow us: @apes@social.apes.org.uk
Come trumpet with us on Mastodon and be a voice for the voiceless. Together, let's build a future where humans and animals thrive in harmony!
APES Discord
Step into the virtual sanctuary of APES on Discord!
Our Discord server is a vibrant, engaged community of animal advocates, pet parents, and wildlife enthusiasts – all united in our love for exotic animals. By joining APES on Discord, you'll find a plethora of resources, passionate conversations, and exclusive insights into the care and conservation of some of the most remarkable creatures on the planet. Whether you're seeking advice, wanting to participate in live events, or simply to share adorable pet photos, there's a place for you in our ever-growing family. Don’t miss out on exciting updates, educational talks, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals all dedicated to the APES mission.
🖇️ Connect with us:
Become an integral part of our community and help us shape a world where the well-being of exotic animals is at the heart of everything we do. Join APES on Discord today!
We Need Your Enclosures!
Please donate your old enclosures to us. But we can only accept them if they are usable. We do not have the time or resources to fix old broken down enclosures.
Please note we can not collect these, but you can drop them off at our center. Unit 7, 1st Floor, Cross House, Sutton Road, St Helens, WA9 3YH