Dublin Zoo allegations – the tip of the iceberg?
Dublin Zoo is to be investigated following allegations of poor animal welfare.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Bunka the elephant
Born Free is supporting the campaign to help a lonely captive elephant named Bunka and YOU can help too.
Giraffes simply don’t belong in zoos – no wild animals do!
Born Free calls for major reform of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.
Commemorating World Turtle Day
Born Free’s Captivity Campaigns Information Coordinator Sarah Jefferson explains why she thinks these remarkable reptiles should swim free and brings us the latest on Genoveffa and Gavino – returned to the wild thanks to YOU.
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.
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.