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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A photo of a captive dolphin taking part in a show. A man is crouching at the edge of the pool with his face blurred.

New report documents escalating exploitation of captive whales and dolphins in China

A worrying new publication has exposed the scale of whale and dolphin exploitation across theme parks in China.
A photo of a wild hippo standing on grass with its mouth wide open

Parliament approves extension of UK’s Ivory Act

Born Free celebrates the inclusion of additional ivory-bearing species including hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and killer whales to the Act.
A lioness lying down on top of a hill with rolling countryside in the background, she has her head slightly raised as if smiling

Our tribute to Saida

With deep sadness we recently had to say goodbye to 17-year-old lioness Saida, a precious member of our rescued Lions of Lockdown pride, at our sanctuary in South Africa.
Zebras standing in an indoor zoo enclosure which is heavily barred. There is faeces on the floor.

South Lakes Safari Zoo to close to the public

Born Free welcomes the announcement by zoo operators that the zoo is to close to the public at the end of 2024.
Close up of a grey wolf's head and shoulders

Wolves to lose vital protections under the Bern Convention

Born Free reports on a dangerous step backwards for European wildlife.
An orca leaps out of the water in a marine park pool, while a trainer is holding a pole out for the orca to jump towards

Born Free welcomes news that Europe’s largest marine zoo is to close its doors

We are now calling for orcas and other animals to be relocated to sanctuaries.
A group of three elephants in a captive enclosure at Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo announces both expected elephant calves have died

Born Free is saddened to hear of the tragic loss of two baby elephants at Blackpool Zoo, which adds to recent elephant deaths at Chester Zoo and Dublin Zoo.
A hyena standing in the long grass

Protecting hyenas in Malawi

Born Free is excited to announce our new partnership with Carnivore Research Malawi, helping local people to live alongside hyenas without conflict.
A young cheetah cub standing on a bed of straw, looking up at the camera.

Can you help us save cheetahs this Christmas?

Born Free has rescued a critically injured cheetah cub and launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for her care, as she fights for life in Ethiopia.
A photo of a young gorilla in the forest, climbing over logs and branches on the forest floor.

Baby gorilla rescue

Rescued after being orphaned and shot in the head by poachers, an infant gorilla is now safely in the care of Ape Action Africa, our new partners in Cameroon.