News & Updates

As Born Free’s new report on apes in zoos hits the headlines, our Policy Advisor and acclaimed ape expert, Ian Redmond OBE, reflects on his encounters with apes behind bars.

Discover 32 interesting facts about gorillas - perfect for kids and animal lovers. Learn where gorillas live, what they eat, and why they need our help.

Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, reports on the annual Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime meeting held in London.

Born Free is appalled by news of the latest slaughter of a lion by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe in June 2025.

Powerful new Born Free report exposes the plight of captive great apes in zoos.

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.

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.

Vinourica Ndou, Born Free's Community Engagement Manager (South Africa), reports as renovations take-shape at the Lighthouse, a space for coordinated community action.

Sahara was just a cub when pierced by an arrow, in Kenya. Her plight brought together a team of people, who fought to save her, and are now rejoicing at some incredible news.

What’s a buffer zone, and why does planting trees and digging ponds help tigers? From cattle food to nature camps, you’ll be surprised how best to make conservation a success in India.