News & Updates

Born Free is deeply saddened to share that we recently had to say goodbye to our precious lioness, 20-year-old Bellone, at our sanctuary in South Africa.

These magnificent apes have long arms, an orange coat and are very intelligent. Find out everything you need to know about orangutans with our fun facts!

Discover 30+ fun and interesting chimpanzee facts. Learn where chimps live, what they eat, how they use tools, and why they need our help.

Discover 32 interesting facts about gorillas - perfect for kids and animal lovers. Learn where gorillas live, what they eat, and why they need our help.

Sahara was just a cub when pierced by an arrow, in Kenya. Her plight brought together a team of people, who fought to save her, and are now rejoicing at some incredible news.

With your help, a young pangopup – rescued from wildlife traffickers – has undergone a remarkable transformation in Malawi. But, pangolins belong in the wild of course…

Born Free celebrates World Orca Day with some huge news from Canada, and a heart-warming update on our adopted orca.

Last year, you helped rescue a badly injured cheetah cub in Ethiopia. Just a few months old, Blue had already endured so much. Could her life be turned around?

Today is World Parrot Day and Born Free is joining the celebrations with some grey-t news! Dr Andrea Donaldson, from our Rescue & Care team, reports.

With half-term upon us, let’s encourage everyone not to visit dolphin shows. The true tale of a special orca reminds us why these sentient beings shouldn’t be kept in tanks.