News & Updates

The fascinating answer lies not only in their unique biology, but in the relationships and experiences helping shape a complex life in the wild. A deeply moving long read by Penny Banham.

Adoption of a resolution by UNTOC will establish a new global protocol to fight international environmental crime.

Born Free welcomes the unanimous decision by Blackpool Council to refuse planning permission for a proposed indoor “Parrot Experience”.

Charities welcome Merlin Entertainments’ decision to close the SEA LIFE London exhibit and end breeding.

On the anniversary of Pole Pole the elephant’s death, we’re calling for an end to isolation of elephants across Europe.

Born Free issues a response to a Truth Social post by President Trump showing AI generated footage of him wrestling and taming a tiger.

Wildlife champions took centre stage at Born Free’s first Inter-School Creative Showcase in South Africa.

As the second edition of the popular simulation game launches, Born Free looks at how well it really represents how zoos operate.

Will Travers OBE, responds to the tragic tiger-related human fatality at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and asks whether current zoo safety standards do enough to effectively prevent people entering dangerous-animal enclosures.

The restriction would be a significant step towards protecting people, animals and the environment.