Born free celebrates judge’s rejection of the ivory act challenge
Born Free was relieved to hear that Mr Justice Jay has rejected attempts by a small group, claiming to represent the antiques industry, to derail the UK's Ivory Act.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Farewell sinbad
We are very sad to report that our beloved Sinbad has passed away.
Canned hunting and the lion bone trade: south africa’s dirty secret
Canned hunting is a cruel and brutal industry, but the South African government continue to ignore calls for it to be brought to an end, explains Dr Mark Jones, Born Free's Head of Policy.
How to end canned hunting
Born Free's recommendations for closing down canned hunting facilities and safeguarding the welfare of captive-bred lions.
Remembering kumbuka
Virginia McKenna OBE, Born Free's Co-Founder & Trustee, reflects on the recent death of Kumbuka.
Update: live elephant calves exported from zimbabwe to china
Born Free is dismayed to learn that live elephant calves have been exported from Zimbabwe to Shanghai.
Lions of lyon: two weeks on
It’s been two weeks since the Lions of Lyon – Horus, Dadou, Cersei and Thea – arrived at our big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, in South Africa.
Born free pressure stops dolphin exploitation in hungary
We are delighted to confirm that a ban on the import, transportation and keeping of dolphins in captivity has been upheld in Hungary.
Farewell queen
We are sorry to report that beautiful white lioness, Queen, has died.
Born free joins charities to call for action to tackle wildlife crime
Reports of wildlife crimes in England and Wales rose 172% in 2018, according to the Third Annual Wildlife Crime Report released today by wildlife charity networks Wildlife and Countryside Link and Wales Environment Link.