Wild animals are not pets
Born Free remains concerned by recent reports that people are continuing to buy wild animals as pets, as status symbols or for selfie opportunities.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
The common goal of shaping a better world
Born Free’s Hitesh Patel explains how partnerships can build a better world and more sustainable future.
From lyon to south africa
We’re preparing to move the Lions of Lyon to their new home in South Africa. How will they make the near-8,000 mile journey?
Ground-breaking new campaign encourages wildlife protection in cameroon
The Born Free-supported Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon has launched a ground-breaking new regional campaign, which encourages local people to be aware of, be proud of, and be responsible for protecting the country’s wildlife.
King’s story
King is thriving. Last July, thanks to your generous support, we were able to give him a lifetime home at our big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
Born free dismayed at botswana’s decision to lift elephant hunting ban
Born Free is extremely concerned by today’s news that Botswana’s Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has lifted its ban on elephant hunting, putting the lives of some of the country’s estimated 127,000 elephants at risk.
Canadian zoo owner charged with animal cruelty
Born Free is alarmed by reports that animals have been found in appalling conditions at St-Édouard Zoo, Quebec, Canada.
Biodiversity under threat
Today is the United Nations’ International Day for Biological Diversity. Penny Banham, Born Free’s Conservation Projects Officer, highlights the five biggest direct drivers of biodiversity loss
Rescuing African grey parrots
In a guest blog, Laura Craddock, Fundraising and Communications Manager at the Born Free-supported Limbe Wildlife Centre, reveals how the centre is rescuing and rehabilitating endangered African grey parrots
Lions of lyon: wild animals as pets legislation
In March this year, a man was mauled to death by his pet lion. The man, from the Czech Republic, had kept the lion – as well as a lioness – in a cage in the back garden of his family home for three years.