News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Zoos and the energy crisis

Born Free’s Captivity Research Officer, Chris Lewis, reports on the potential impact of rising energy bills on UK zoos.

Bristol Zoo relocation

Born Free welcomes the decision by the Bristol Zoological Society to close the zoo site which had long become outdated and wholly inadequate to cater for many of its inhabitants.

Congratulations Nikita!

We're thrilled that our new Youth Ambassador Nikita has been recognised with a major award in India. Eve Pawsey reports.

Dublin Zoo allegations – the tip of the iceberg?

Dublin Zoo is to be investigated following allegations of poor animal welfare.

Sandro’s new home thanks to you

Born Free has helped create an extensive new purpose-built enclosure for this rescued tiger, at his sanctuary in Italy, thanks to supporters’ kind donations to our Tigers in Crisis appeal.

Bunka the elephant

Born Free is supporting the campaign to help a lonely captive elephant named Bunka and YOU can help too.

Elephants deserve the same rights as people

Born Free’s Co-Founder Virginia McKenna OBE considers the plight of Happy the elephant, held captive at Bronx Zoo, USA for over 40 years.

Giraffes simply don’t belong in zoos – no wild animals do!

Born Free calls for major reform of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.

Do elephants have a place in zoos?

Born Free’s responds to BIAZA blog which followed the release of our report.

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.