Tess and Greta, two female ring-tailed lemurs with a challenging past, have arrived at De Zonnegloed. After being rejected by their original group, they now have a new home where they can start fresh.

Discover their story and how we are carefully introducing them to our lemur group.

Want to help? A symbolic adoption can transform their future!

At De Zonnegloed, animals rescued from horrific situations are given a second chance. With a symbolic adoption, you directly contribute to their care, medical treatment, and well-being. Discover how your support makes a difference for these animals and how you can help transform their lives.

At De Zonnegloed, we give animals rescued from neglect or abuse a second chance at a happy life. Many of these animals suffer from both physical and mental issues due to poor living conditions.

Our team of caregivers and veterinarians provides medical treatment and supports them in their recovery. After a period of quarantine and intensive care, we focus on their resocialization, helping them reintegrate with their peers in a safe and enriching environment.

Animal welfare is a significant ethical issue, guided globally by the principle of the "Five Freedoms." Developed in the 1960s, these freedoms outline basic rights, such as freedom from hunger, pain, fear, and the ability to exhibit natural behaviors. Sanctuaries like De Zonnegloed play a crucial role in ensuring these freedoms for animals rescued from neglect and abuse.

The article highlights how De Zonnegloed implements the Five Freedoms through carefully designed living conditions, medical care, and the restoration of natural behaviors for its residents. Additionally, the sanctuary fulfills an important educational role by raising public awareness about animal welfare and the harmful impacts of illegal wildlife trade and exploitation.

De Zonnegloed provides rescued animals with a safe environment where they can recover and live a dignified life.