Second elephant dies at Chester Zoo in a month
Chester Zoo has announced that Asian elephant Riva Hi Way has died at the age of four.
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Pretoria Zoo’s last captive elephant is released to the wild
Charley the elephant finally tastes freedom after decades in captivity.
27 fantastic facts about elephants
Elephants are incredible! But don’t take our word for it. Find out more about these amazing animals with our fascinating factoids.
How puppets help people AND elephants
Innovative, simple and cost-effective, Born Free’s practical work to help people and elephants coexist in Meru, Kenya is having a giant impact.
Last elephants depart from Belfast Zoo
Born Free welcomes the news as the number of zoos keeping elephants in the UK falls to ten.
Born Free attends key conference in Kenya
Our team has played a vital role in an international scientific conference in Kenya – a ground-breaking exploration of development, conservation and climate change.
Zoos – a matter of public trust
New report reveals shocking failings among EAZA-accredited zoos.
Killing of ‘super tuskers’ sparks scientific trophy hunting debate
Born Free's Senior Wildlife Consultant Ian Redmond OBE reports on the killing of much-loved 'tusker' elephants in Tanzania, and why recent news stories have sparked concern.
Back with a ROAR this spring.
Prepare to get messy! Our new kids’ magazine is crammed with fun activities and intriguing facts to get your wild child into nature. And, it’s available free!
Concern as number of elephants in UK zoos set to increase
UK's population of elephants cruelly kept captive in zoos is set to expand, with the import of a bull elephant from Germany, and two elephants pregnant at Blackpool Zoo. Born Free calls for policy makers to legislate for an Elephant-Free UK.