Barbary Ape
Animals in our sanctuary
Fibi
Date of birth
01-06-2009
Date taken in
18-09-2012
Fibi was bought in Morocco on the market of Marrakech as a very young baby monkey. She was smuggled in via the airport, anaesthetised and completely taped like a sausage. Upon arrival she was given an antidote. Fibi suffered many traumas: the loss of her parents, being taken out of her normal environment, obliged to live as a half human, .... In 2010 the police noticed a woman in the market place with a small Barbary ape in a pram. This monkey, Fibi, was dressed with a pink jacket, a diaper, etc. She was seized and brought to the AAP Foundation. Now Fibi got another Berber family in De Zonnegloed where she can enjoy a beautiful future.
Cheetah
Date of birth
01-01-2009
Date taken in
08-03-2022
Cheetah was kept illegally by a woman in an apartment in Antwerp. When the animal escaped from its cage and sat on the balcony, it was noticed by several local residents. A slight panic broke out and the police were notified. Upon investigation, it was found that the woman had no official papers for the animal, something she was aware of herself, as she quickly moved the animal to another location. There, with a search warrant, the police found the animal locked in a small cage. Fortunately, there was room for him here at De Zonnegloed and he can now enjoy a wonderful life in a spacious enclosure with conspecifics.
Quart
Date of birth
01-01-2000
Date taken in
30-08-2024
In 2008, Quart, together with another male, was found astray in the streets of Gerona (Spain). They were in Depana, a Spanish NGO. Quart arrived at Stichting AAP in 2009 where he was introduced to other Barbary macaques.
Aziza
Date of birth
01-01-2005
Date taken in
30-08-2024
Aziza was found after a private owner in Germany abandoned the house. She arrived at Stichting AAP in 2013 where she was introduced to other Barbary macaques.
Capsien
Date of birth
01-01-2005
Date taken in
30-08-2024
Capsien was brought to a horse sanctuary in France by the local fire brigade. She arrived at Stichting AAP in 2013 where she was introduced to other Barbary macaques.
