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Urgent Appeal: Give Kariba the elephant a home

We need your help to transform Kariba’s life and give her a forever home at Pangea, Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary.
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Cheetah cub emergency

Our remarkable team in Ethiopia has rescued four extremely young cheetahs in Ethiopia. Saved in the nick of time from the illegal pet trade, sadly heartbreak was to follow.
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Simba’s new home

Remember Simba, the rescued lion? Four years ago, we launched an appeal to build him a purpose-built home, and you instantly responded. But, what happened next?
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New Year, new challenge?

Be inspired and do something amazing for wild animals in 2026!
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Comfort and joy for the pets in your life

Christmas enrichment ideas for dogs and cats, inspired by their wild cousins!
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Join us to celebrate Footsteps to Freedom 2026

Tickets now available for our spectacular black-tie ball… don’t miss out!
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Will you step-up for lions this summer?

We’d love you to join Born Free’s Walk on the Wild Side challenge this August, and walk 23,000 steps for lions!
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£100,000 target reached thanks to you

Born Free has raised more than £100,000 for wild animals in just seven days, thanks to supporters and the Green Match Fund.
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Double your donations to Save Africa’s Giants

For one week only, you can make your support go twice as far by donating to Born Free's Vanishing Futures matched funding campaign.
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Will you roar for our London Marathon team?

Our dynamic Run Wild squad is training hard for the world’s most famous road race, in April. They want to raise £30,000 for wildlife, and are on their way. But now, they need YOU!