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A group of protestors holding 'Free the 15' placards

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.
An elephant stands in front of a concrete building

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.
A monkey chained to a rocking horse

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.
A white tiger is behind glass with a paw raised, while people stand in front and one raises a hand to the glass

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!
A protest outside TUI HQ in Hanover

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.
An adult and infant baboon standing on a wooden branch at a zoo

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.
An orangutan sits on the concrete floor of its enclosure at Dudley Zoo

Jungle not jail for our closest cousins

Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos.
A group of people stand outside Sea Life London Aquarium holding posters.

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.
A close-up image of a ladybird on a yellow-coloured leaf

Kids go wild this summer!

At last. Schools are out, holidays are here, and Born Free has some sensational ideas to encourage your wild child to enjoy nature – from cloud-gazing to building a den.