Born Free calls on Zurich Zoo to end elephant breeding
Following 11 deaths in 10 years, Born Free joins international group of elephant experts in calling for an end to the unnecessary suffering.
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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Progress For Penguins
Born Free acknowledges positive progress concerning the Gentoo penguins held at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
Marineland orca update: May 2026
Born Free joins Dolphinaria-Free Europe in calling for French authorities to reconsider transferring orcas to Loro Parque.
Calling for action this International Macaque Week
It’s time to celebrate these remarkable and diverse monkeys. But it’s also time for action – macaques are heavily exploited and they need your help.
Is South Africa backtracking on lion breeding & canned hunting?
Born Free warns against any reversal of the phasing out of South Africa’s captive lion breeding industry.
Urgent action needed for Marineland orcas
Born Free urges French and Spanish ministers to block any move to Loro Parque dolphinarium.
Killjoys or animal advocates: Is the Green Party right about zoos?
The debate over the future of zoos in the UK has intensified after the Green Party reaffirmed its policy calling for the abolition of traditional zoos and private animal collections.
Shocking number of tiger deaths in Thai facilities
Born Free is appalled to hear reports of the deaths of 72 captive tigers in northern Thailand over a two-week period in February.
Punch the macaque: Born Free calls again to avoid ‘famous’ animals in zoos
Punch is the latest in a line of animals in zoos gaining online popularity, however Born Free urges fans and the wider public not to visit them.
Pets you never knew were legal in the UK
It is currently legal to keep almost any animal as a pet in the UK unless there is legislation in place which specifically bans the keeping of that breed or species. Born Free is increasingly concerned by the number of wild animals being traded and kept as exotic pets, both legally and illegally.