News & Updates

Born Free acknowledges positive progress concerning the Gentoo penguins held at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.

Born Free joins Dolphinaria-Free Europe in calling for French authorities to reconsider transferring orcas to Loro Parque.

The untimely death of a young elephant at London Zoo led to the start of our charity. As the zoo marks their bicentenary, we consider 200 years of keeping wild animals captive in the UK’s capital.

Should schools visit zoos and aquariums? Our free online event helped teachers and educators worldwide think about the impact on animals, giving them tools to share with students.

A new paper authored by members of Born Free’s Policy Team, highlights concerns with the consistency of inspections, their ability to detect non-compliance and drive improvements.

Born Free urges French and Spanish ministers to block any move to Loro Parque dolphinarium.

Born Free reacts to the recent news that Wildwood, Kent has culled its entire wolf pack as a ‘last resort’.

Born Free’s Captivity Research and Policy Manager, Chris Lewis, discusses the potential ecological consequences when animals escape from 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.

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.