Born Free Foundation - Keep Wildlife in the Wild

A family of majestic elephants gather at a waterhole to drink. Long-legged, extraordinary giraffe stretch to reach tree-top acacia leaves. A magnificent pride of lions stalk the sun-bleached savanna. Wonderful, evocative images. Incredible, awe-inspiring creatures. And so many more - zebra, rhino, leopard, hippo, not forgetting birds and the smaller creatures. Kenya’s unique, irreplacable natural heritage.

But right now these animals face an uncertain future. Since the elections early this year, visitor numbers have dwindled.

The Kenya Wildlife Service reports a staggering 90% drop in tourist revenue. With little income from tourists and parks almost empty of visitors, cut backs are inevitable and poaching is on the increase. Animals are under threat from despicable wire snares.

The images are horrific. The suffering immense. Death is slow and agonising.

I’m sure you will agree we can’t let this happen. Help us please. Our team at Born
Free Kenya is working tirelessly to gather snares, tackle poaching and fight the deadly ‘bushmeat’ trade.

“Our wildlife faces many challenges. Illegal poaching, the illegal bushmeat trade, competition for land with our growing human population. But with your support we can overcome these challenges.”

Hon Dr Noah Wekesa
Kenyan Minister for Forests & Wildlife