News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Four servals five months on

Rescued from Belgium’s illegal pet trade, with your support four servals have transformed at their new lifetime home in South Africa.

Loved to death

To Born Free’s horror, Freya the walrus has been euthanised in Norway, after attracting crowds who refused to stay away.

Lions of Lockdown: Six months on

Born Free is delighted that our four lions, rescued from a circus in France, are clearly (and loudly!) flourishing at our sanctuary in South Africa.

Farewell Boroma

We are sad to announce that Boroma, one of our Cheetah Family member in Ethiopia, has died.

Simba: Your questions answered

Will he be able to go back to the wild? Will he be able to breed? Born Free's Acting Head of Rescue & Care, Dr Andrea Donaldson, answers your questions!

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.

New life at last for Simao

Born Free has given a rescued orphan a new home at a wonderful chimpanzee sanctuary.

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!

Supporting ape rescue on World Chimpanzee Day

Born Free chats to Laura Praill, Fundraising and Communications Manager at Limbe Wildlife Centre, in Cameroon.