MPs demand action for SEA LIFE London’s ‘Gentoo 15’
More than 70 MPs have signed an open letter to Government calling for an urgent review of the penguins’ welfare.
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Celebrities and protestors unite to ‘Free the 15’
Chris Packham, Feargal Sharkey, Megan McCubbin and Dale Vince joined crowds of protesters to call for the release of penguins at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
Captive elephant deaths emphasise need to phase out elephants in zoos
Born Free is saddened and frustrated by recent tragic events involving elephants in zoos around the world.
Two years on, government inaction leaves animals used in tourism to suffer
The Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act remains toothless despite campaigning from Born Free and our partners.
School zoo visit? What you can do
Is your child’s class taking a trip to the zoo this term? Would you prefer your young one not to visit a facility that keeps wild animals captive for ‘entertainment’? We’re here to help!
Born Free calls on TUI to stop supporting dolphin exploitation
We are supporting the latest protest targeting travel giant TUI and their continued promotion and sale of dolphinaria ‘experiences’ around the world.
Marineland orcas and dolphins in limbo
Concerns continue to grow for orcas and dolphins held in captivity at defunct French marine park.
Born Free condemns shocking practices in European zoos
Born Free has strongly condemned recent events at two European zoos, that have sparked outrage among animal welfare advocates and horrified the wider public.
Jungle not jail for our closest cousins
Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos.
Born Free joins youth representatives to call for an end to penguin incarceration
Born Free joined children’s representatives outside the Sea Life London aquarium in Westminster, to call for an end to the incarceration of 15 gentoo penguins housed in a basement at the facility.