Elephants in zoos: a legacy of shame
Our powerful new report exposes the reality of elephants exploited in captivity, and calls on all zoos to become elephant-free.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
New french law to provide greater protection for animals
Born Free welcomes new legislation which will bring an end to the use of certain wild animals for entertainment and fur production, and improve the protection of pets.
Exhibition or exploitation? our new report into the legal yet unethical exploitation of wild animals
Think reindeer attractions this Christmas are harmless festive entertainment? Think again!
New report: uk’s exotic pet boom is a ‘ticking timebomb’
Born Free and the RSPCA call for an urgent review of current exotic pet legislation following joint report.
Primate problems
Find out about the problems faced by captive primates, and see some of the reports we have received through Raise The Red Flag.
Are zoos financing conservation or funding captivity?
Our shocking new report highlights that despite claims, only a small portion of CCZ zoo’s income is spent on field conservation.
Aspinall foundation to move 13 elephants from kent to kenya
The announcement by The Aspinall Foundation that they will be moving their entire herd of 13 African elephants from Howletts Zoo in Kent to Kenya has been welcomed by the Born Free Foundation.
Born free calls for urgent enquiry into whipsnade zoo bear shooting
Born Free, Is Shocked And Appalled To Learn That Two Brown Bears Have Been Shot And Killed After Escaping Their Enclosure At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Q&a: dangerous wild animal ownership in the uk
Born Free Answers Your Questions.
Confined giants
European Zoos Urged To Phase Out Giraffe In Captivity Following Our New Report