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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A monkey chained to a rocking horse

Two years on, government inaction leaves animals used in tourism to suffer

The Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act remains toothless despite campaigning from Born Free and our partners.
Two male lions lying behind bars and wire fencing, looking distressed. One is roaring the other has his head bowed down.

Why your voice matters

Every signature you give, every pledge you make, is more than just a name on a page - it’s a voice for the voiceless.
A person in full beekeeper's outfit is scraping honey from a beehive

Sweet success of beehive fences in Kenya

Creating ‘beehive fences’ to protect crops from elephants is reaping rewards for farmers in Meru, who are harvesting honey to create dual incomes.
A white tiger is behind glass with a paw raised, while people stand in front and one raises a hand to the glass

School zoo visit? What you can do

Is your child’s class taking a trip to the zoo this term? Would you prefer your young one not to visit a facility that keeps wild animals captive for ‘entertainment’? We’re here to help!
Close up of a badger with leaves in the foreground

New Bovine TB review fails to address critical issues

Badger Trust and Born Free Foundation Issue a Joint Statement on the Godfray Review - 4 September 2025
Image of three men in face masks and medical clothing standing over a cheetah on an operating table

Wildlife Heroes: Stories of Courage, Care and Conservation

Prepare to be inspired! Our thought-provoking new series of short films shines a light on some inspirational people who dedicate their lives to wildlife.
A gorilla peering out from behind a tree

Meet gorilla champion Jo Gaweda

Anna Cryer from our Conservation team, chats to Jo Gaweda – Ape Action Africa’s Assistant Manager, to learn more about their work and how your support makes a difference.
A protest outside TUI HQ in Hanover

Born Free calls on TUI to stop supporting dolphin exploitation

We are supporting the latest protest targeting travel giant TUI and their continued promotion and sale of dolphinaria ‘experiences’ around the world.
A group of four giraffes walking through a wooded area in Meru National Park

Say hello to four new giraffe species!

Until now, all giraffes were assumed to be just one species. But, in a major breakthrough for conservation, four distinct species have now been officially recognised.