APES CIC is dedicated to the rescue, shelter, and care of exotic species. Based in St Helens, we’re passionate about protecting rare animals and supporting ethical pet care practices. Get involved, stay informed, and join us in the fight for wildlife conservation. #AnimalRescue #ExoticCare #WildlifeProtection #Conservation #APES
For inquiries: info@apes.org.uk | 0300 302 0998
Location: Cross House, Unit 7, Sutton Road, St Helens, WA9 3YH
We have shared an important MyAPES Portal update 🚨
It covers platform changes, a live stream pause, and a new fundraising appeal to support our primates, snakes, lizards, spiders, rabbits and other small animals 🐒🐍🦎🕷️🐰
Read the full article:
http://www.myapes.me.uk/news/post/MyAPES-Portal-Update-Platform-Changes-Live-Stream-Pause-New-Fundraising-Appeal
Please support our work with a donation 💚
https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
🐾 FOUND DOG – ST HELENS 🐾
Microchip details haven’t been updated, so we’re unable to contact an owner.
If this is your dog, please get in touch with proof of ownership BEFORE 3PM today. After that, the dog will go to the dog warden service.
📩 https://www.apesshelter.org.uk/contact
Please always keep your microchip details updated 💛
🐾 FOUND DOG – ST HELENS 🐾
Microchip details haven’t been updated, so we’re unable to contact an owner.
If this is your dog, please get in touch with proof of ownership BEFORE 3PM today. After that, the dog will go to the dog warden service.
📩 https://www.apesshelter.org.uk/contact
Please always keep your microchip details updated 💛
Exciting developments are on the horizon at APES. 🚀
We’re preparing for meaningful changes that will allow us to help even more animals in need. 🐾
Read the full update here:
http://www.apes.org.uk/news/post/Big-Things-Are-Coming-to-APES-%E2%80%93-Here-s-What-You-Need-to-Know
If you’d like to support this next chapter, please consider donating:
https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
Every contribution moves us forward. 💚
🏢🐾 Premises Update
APES CIC has officially submitted interest in a potential new facility as part of our strategic relocation planning.
This represents careful progress toward securing a sustainable, long-term base for the animals who rely on us 💙
If you’d like to help power this next chapter, please consider donating:
💚 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
🏢🐾 Premises Update
APES CIC has officially submitted interest in a potential new facility as part of our strategic relocation planning.
This represents careful progress toward securing a sustainable, long-term base for the animals who rely on us 💙
If you’d like to help power this next chapter, please consider donating:
💚 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
🎉 APES is partnering with Double the Donation to help supporters maximise their impact 💚
Many employers match charitable donations — meaning your contribution to APES could go twice as far in supporting primates. 🐒
Learn how it works:
🐒 Sponsor a primate and help provide lifelong sanctuary, specialist care, and enrichment for rescued primates at APES. 💚
Your support truly changes lives.
Learn more:
http://www.apesshelter.org.uk/news/post/sponsor-our-primates-make-a-lifelong-difference
Support their future by donating today 👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
📢 The APES newsroom has now closed — but our mission continues.
Read more:
🔗 http://www.apes.org.uk/news/post/APES-Newsroom-Has-Now-Closed-Here-s-Where-to-Stay-Connected
We’ll keep sharing updates and ways to get involved through our website and social channels.
If you value protecting primates and their habitats, please consider supporting our work.
💚 Donate: https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
💚 A Huge THANK YOU to Our Amazing Appeal Donors! 💚
We’re so grateful to everyone who has supported our Appeal so far. Your kindness is already making a difference 🐾✨
👏 Jacob Wilson – £20
👏 Jack Wilcox – £10
👏 B – £100
👏 Alison – £50
👏 Lisa – £700
Together, that’s £880 raised by just five incredible supporters! 🙌
If you’d like to stand alongside these generous donors and help us reach our goal, please donate today:
👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/help-us-move
🐒 Relocation Progress Update
Our latest blog post shares how plans for relocation are moving forward and what’s happening behind the scenes. This project is vital for the long-term wellbeing of the animals in our care.
📖 Read the update: http://www.apes.org.uk/news/post/Progress-Update-on-Our-Relocation
💚 Support the work: https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
🐾 We’ve made important updates to our animal care and welfare database.
The new APES CareBase improves how we document and support animal wellbeing—helping us deliver care that’s informed, transparent, and ethical.
📖 Read more:
http://www.apes.org.uk/news/post/Introducing-the-new-APES-CareBase
If you value responsible animal care, please consider donating 💚
👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate
🐾 Introducing Trial Adoptions at APES
We’re putting welfare first with a supported trial period that allows animals to settle into a home gradually and safely. This thoughtful approach helps reduce stress and ensures better long-term outcomes.
🔗 Read more: https://zurl.co/bYyuP
💖 Support our work: https://zurl.co/jKHID
🚨 Process Update 🚨
We’ve made important updates to our adoptions process, with more improvements on the way.
Find out what’s changed and what’s coming next 👇
https://zurl.co/cAfUt
Hey everyone! 👋
Just a quick update: The bug has unfortunately hit our team, and we’re working with a skeleton crew today. We’ve decided to close for the afternoon so everyone can go home and get better.
We’re really sorry for the inconvenience—we know it’s a bummer! We appreciate your patience and can’t wait to see you tomorrow during normal hours. ❤️
❄️ Update: Our Christmas and New Year 2025 operating times are now live.
Includes essential info on out-of-hours help to ensure you stay supported throughout the break.
Read more here: https://www.apesnews.org.uk/christmas-new-year-opening-hours-2025/
Please note: Some systems may be temporarily offline during deployment. We are working to complete this ASAP. Thank you for your patience.
Big news for the APES community! The new MyAPES portal is here to make managing your relationship with us smoother than ever. 🤝
We've introduced a secure login system that turns MyAPES into your true central hub. You can now:
✅ Register or update all your personal and contact details.
✅ Securely access our Stripe billing portals to manage payments & subscriptions.
It’s about giving you control. Tap the link to read the full announcement and explore: https://www.apesnews.org.uk/introducing-the-new-myapes-manage-your-details-online/
📢 SERVICE ALERT: A number of our key services, including APES Social and the National Exotics Database (NED), are temporarily unavailable this evening (24 Oct) due to essential maintenance.
Our team is working to restore services ASAP. Thank you for your patience.
Full details: https://www.apesnews.org.uk/service-disruption-notice-key-apes-services-offline-this-evening/
We’ve published our new Mission & Transparency page. It outlines how APES rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes exotic pets, promotes education & responsible ownership, and how we keep our community informed. Additional mission sections (welfare, outreach, volunteers, community support) are coming soon.
🔗 https://www.apesnews.org.uk/our-commitment-to-transparency/ #APES #Transparency #AnimalWelfare #Rescue #Nonprofit