Skip to main content

Welcome to the APES CareBase

The

APES NEDCareBase

APES CareBase is the UK’s comprehensive resource for the registration, welfare, and management of exoticanimals species.in human care. Developed by the Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC,CIC, the databaseplatform supports responsible ownership, conservation,high welfare standards, conservation outcomes, and legislative compliance fornationwide.

APES CareBase was formerly known as APES NED (National Exotics Database).
The name has been updated to reflect the expanded scope of the platform, which now holds and manages information beyond exotic animalsspecies nationwide.alone, encompassing a wider range of animals, care settings, and professional use cases.

APES CareBase is a not-for-profit initiative.
The platform is developed and maintained to support animal welfare, transparency, and informed decision-making across the UK.

You can support this work by donating at:
👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

Ready to explore? Start viewing our Shelves .


Whether you are a petprivate owner, rescue centre, veterinary professional, or regulator, APES NEDCareBase provides reliable tools and up-to-date information to help safeguard theanimal welfare ofand exoticpromote speciesresponsible incare across the UK.


Key Features:

Features

  • Searchable records for registered exoticspecies speciesand individual animals

  • Guidance on legal compliance and welfare standards

  • Resources for owners, adopters, and professionals

  • Tools for rescue organisationsorganisations, sanctuaries, and animal shelters


About APES NEDCareBase

Our Mission

Our Mission
APES NEDCareBase exists to promote theresponsible responsiblecare, protection, and accountability for animals in human care and protection of exotic species inwithin the UK. By centralising datarecords, welfare guidance, and resources,management wetools, empowerthe stakeholdersplatform to makeenables informed decisionsdecision-making and contribute towardssupports national efforts to combatreduce neglect, improve welfare outcomes, and address illegal wildlifeor tradeunethical and neglect.trade.


Who Can Use APES NED?

CareBase?

  • Exotic pet

    Animal owners and prospective adopters

  • Animal rescue

    Rescue, sanctuary, and rehabilitation organisations

  • Veterinary clinics and animal health professionals

  • Law enforcement

    Regulators, law enforcement, and local authorities


Why a National ExoticsCare Database?
The

A centralised care database helpssupports monitorpopulation populations,monitoring, prevent illegal trade,traceability, and continuity of care. It assists with enforcement of relevant legislation, improves information sharing, and helps ensure animals receive appropriate welfarehusbandry and veterinary care.attention throughout their lives.


Using the Database

How to Register an Animal

Follow ourthe step-by-step process to create or update youran animal’s record. ThisRegistration process helps maintainsupports accurate informationrecord-keeping for welfare monitoring, public safetysafety, and animallong-term welfare.care planning.


Searching the Database

Search by species, location, or registration number to access details,animal records, care guides,guidance, and relevant documents.documentation where available.


Reporting Concerns

Use ourthe platform to report lost/lost or found animals, suspected illegal trade,activity, or welfare concerns. OurReports teammay collaboratesbe reviewed and, where appropriate, shared with authoritiesrelevant to investigate and respond.authorities.


Welfare Guidelines
Access

best

Consult best-practice guidance frominformed by experienced professionals, covering topics like housing, diet,nutrition, enrichment, health monitoring, and veterinary care. Where evidence is limited or evolving, this is clearly indicated.


Support APES CareBase

Donations directly support:

Ongoing development and maintenance of the APES CareBase platform

Expansion of species and care-related information beyond its original exotics focus

Data integrity, safeguarding, and responsible information governance

Welfare guidance development and professional collaboration

Long-term sustainability of a free-to-access, welfare-focused national resource

APES CareBase operates on a not-for-profit basis. Contributions are used solely to support charitable objectives and platform delivery.

Donate here:
👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

Get Involved

Support the Database

As a non-profit,not-for-profit initiative, APES CareBase relies on support from individuals and organisations. Learn how youYou can contribute by submitting data, volunteer,sharing professional expertise, volunteering, or providing financial support.

To donate to help expand and maintainsupport the Nationalcontinued Exoticsdevelopment Database.of APES CareBase, please visit:
👉 https://www.apes.org.uk/donate

 

Back to top