News & Updates

New research claims elephant survival in zoos has improved, but fails to demonstrate that inherent welfare issues have been addressed.

Following 11 deaths in 10 years, Born Free joins international group of elephant experts in calling for an end to the unnecessary suffering.

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.