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The Zoos Directive 20 years on – what’s changed?

Born Free's Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones reflects on 20 years of discourse on the role and relevance of zoos across Europe and the wider world, yet fears little has changed for the lives of zoo animals.

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.

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 report: do zoos put the con in conservation?

New research shows majority of species kept in charitable UK zoos aren’t threatened with extinction.

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.

Confined giants

European Zoos Urged To Phase Out Giraffe In Captivity Following Our New Report

10 facts about orangutans

Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.

Last elephant at paignton zoo has died

Born Free is saddened to hear that Duchess, a female African elephant kept at Paignton Zoo, UK, has died.