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Wildlife Heroes

Born Free’s Wildlife Heroes celebrates inspirational men and women from all walks of life who have dedicated their lives to the protection and conservation of wildlife.

Each amazing individual has been chosen for their dedication, courage, and support for wildlife conservation. Many are well-known, but others are unsung heroes who are well overdue the public recognition they deserve for their tireless work.

Born Free’s Wildlife Heroes celebrates inspirational men and women from all walks of life who have dedicated their lives to the protection and conservation of wildlife.

Each amazing individual has been chosen for their dedication, courage, and support for wildlife conservation. Many are well-known, but others are unsung heroes who are well overdue the public recognition they deserve for their tireless work.

Meet Born Free's Wildlife Heroes

Isaac Banda with wire snare

Isaac Banda

Isaac Banda: Wildlife Conservation in Zambia
Jackson Mbeke pictured next to some gorillas in a sanctuary

Jackson Mbeke

Jackson Mbeke: Democratic Republic of Congo Director, Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE)
A headshot of James Lewis

James Lewis

James Lewis: Auctioneer and Born Free Patron
A headshot of Wayne Lotter

Wayne Lotter

Wayne Lotter: Founding Member and past President, PAMS Foundation, fighting poaching and wildlife crime
A headshot of Dr Johan Joubert

Dr Johan Joubert

Dr Johan Joubert: Head of Wildlife, Shamwari Private Game Reserve
A headshot of Glen Vena

Glen Vena

Glen Vena: Animal Care Manager, Born Free South Africa
Anna Tolan with a group of school children

Anna Tolan

Anna Tolan: Co-Founder and Director, Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust
A photo of Mary Mutua standing with Virginia McKenna

Mary Mutua

Mary Mutua: Former Headteacher, Kanjoo School