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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Mother and calf dolphins racing together through the waves of the ocean

Celebrate a wild World Book Day

Born Free is excited to announce our long-term friend, award-winning children's author, Lauren St John, will join us for our annual World Book Day webinar, and YOUR school is invited!
A reindeer wearing a harness, stands in a barren enclosure at a Christmas event, with a Christmas tree lying down in the background

Charities unite to call for end of reindeer exploitation this festive season

Along with Born Free, animal protection groups Animal Aid, Freedom for Animals and OneKind are leading the campaign to end the use of live reindeer in events and displays across the UK – and you can help!
Auctioneer James Lewis stands in front of a wall of framed animal drawings; Will Travers OBE and Gary Hodges hold up one drawing

Wildlife art exhibition launches to raise money for Born Free

A star-studded art event at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London launched a major exhibition by acclaimed wildlife artist Gary Hodges, in aid of Born Free.
A lion cub sits in front of a lioness laying down

Learning to love wildlife, with Born Free

Calling all students, teachers, parents, grandparents and carers! With the Autumn Term underway, Charlie Smith invites you to dive into our fantastic new range of school activities.
A detailed pencil drawing of a sea turtle

Art which really is Drawn from the Heart

Discover the stories behind the wildlife artwork being auctioned for Born Free.
A big male lion with his black mane walking in the grass field savannah, text reads 'Footsteps to Freedom Ball'

Join us for our ‘Footsteps to Freedom’ Ball in 2025

Tickets are now on sale for our glittering gala event… and you’re invited!
A male lion running towards the camera through long grass, his mane blowing in the wind. The words 'Walk on the Wild Side' are overlaid onto the image

Will you Walk on the Wild Side for lions?

You are invited to step up for lion conservation this August and walk 23,000 steps – register today for our roarsome annual charity challenge!
A woman standing at the finishing line of the London Marathon holding her medal

The TCS London Marathon 2024

Hats off to each and every one of our fabulous runners!
A bee sitting on a purple and yellow flower, with a blurry green background

You can help Restore Nature Now!

How much do you love nature? Join Born Free and speak out for wildlife at a peaceful but passionate protest on 22 June in London, calling for greater protection for the UK’s natural world and for politicians to act now.
A lioness walking through long grass

Lions, World Book Day & Michael Morpurgo

An incredible 23,945 school pupils joined Sir Michael for a live reading from classic children’s novel The Butterfly Lion, at our webinar last month. Education Officer Charlie Smith reports.