Parry's Story — The Final Chapter
After months of surgery, specialist care, and a recovery that asked everything of everyone involved, Parry the gorilla is finally back in the forest. This is how we got here.
Why Is The Illegal Wildlife Trade Still Happening?
Every year, countless great apes are killed or stolen from the wild for profit. Here is the reality of what is driving the illegal wildlife trade, and why it has not stopped.
Farah's Story — How It All Began
He arrived frightened, exhausted, and alone. Today, Farah the chimpanzee is a settled, confident member of his own chimpanzee family. This is how we got here.
Dr Julieta | Behind the Surgery That Gave Parry His Best Chance
Parry's surgery required world class specialists and round the clock dedication from our own veterinary team. Here our head vet Dr Julieta shares what it was really like to be at the heart of it all.
Parry's Story Part 2: The Update We Have All Been Waiting For
After everything Parry has been through, we are so pleased to share that he is doing really well. Dr Romain Pizzi is back with the update we have all been waiting for, and it is the best news yet.
Dr Peter Sedman - The Surgeon Who Flew Out for Parry
Dr Peter Sedman has spent 15 years working alongside world leading wildlife veterinarian Dr Romain Pizzi, exploring the similarities between human and animal surgery. When Parry needed help, he did not hesitate to make the journey to the Cameroon rainforest. This is his story.
Parry's Story - Part 1: The Surgery
When Parry's recovery from a broken leg took a difficult turn, it became clear that specialist intervention was the only way to give him a genuine chance. Two world class surgeons flew out from the UK to our sanctuary in the Cameroon rainforest to help. This is Parry's story.
Labour Day 2026, Medals, Marching and a Lot of Pride.
This year's Labour Day parade in Mfou meant a little more than usual. Alongside the celebrations, three of our most dedicated team members were honoured for decades of service to Ape Action Africa. Read their story here.
Caring through a crisis
Covid had a massive impact on the way that we run our sanctuary, read more here about how, with your support, we have managed to keep caring for the primates at Mefou.
Bobo and the bushbaby
Bobo is one of the largest gorillas in our care, but that doesn’t make him too big to be gentle with a tiny primate cousin that he encountered at Mefou.
