News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Celebrating World Ranger Day

Born Free salutes the brave and tireless men and women, working long hours in difficult conditions and putting their lives on the line to keep threatened wildlife safe from poachers.

How did we save Simba?

Born Free’s acting Head of Rescue & Care Dr Andrea Donaldson reveals a behind the scenes look at how Simba’s recent incredible rescue and relocation to a lifetime home took place.

Visiting our rescued big cats

Born Free’s Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn recently had the opportunity to visit our sanctuaries at Shamwari, South Africa, home to rescued lions and leopards.

Simba: One month on

Find out how this young lion is getting on in his forever home - thanks to your support!

Global NGOs call for a ban on hunting trophy imports

Born Free alongside 136 civil society organisations around the world call for a ban on trophy hunting to protect threatened wildlife.

The amazing Mfalme

Victor Cheruiyot, our driver in Meru, shares his thoughts on this awesome alpha male lion!

Born Free Forever lions roar into Bristol!

Conservation hero Ian Redmond OBE and wildlife advocate, actor Dan Richardson welcome our 'Born Free Forever' exhibition to Bristol, as our pride of 25 bronze lion sculptures arrive at Clifton Downs.

Can Cecil’s death inspire a future of coexistence?

Seven years ago today, Cecil was brutally murdered by trophy hunters, but can his death inspire a future of coexistence between humans and wildlife?

Simba the young lion is settling in

With the help of Born Free supporters, the sickly young lion cub rescued in Russia is already enjoying a transformed life at his forever home in Italy.

Learning to be lions

Glen Vena, our Animal Care Manager at Shamwari, South Africa, shares an update about our Lions of Lockdown six months after they arrived at their new sanctuary home.