Farewell leda
We are sorry to report that Leda, a member of our Leopard Family at Shamwari, has passed away.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Meet the lions we’ve helped save from the circus
We’d like to introduce you to some of the lions we have helped in the past.
Tiger King: five important facts to take away
Karen Lauria at Born Free USA explains what we can learn from the shockumentary Tiger King
Conservation update: amboseli trust for elephants
Born Free supports the Amboseli Trust for Elephants’ work in Kenya to monitor African elephants
How does coronavirus affect animals in zoos?
As Britain is in a period where opportunities for people to leave the house are restricted, and as some zoos plead poverty and threaten to kill their animals, we need to consider carefully what this crisis means for animals in captivity – now and into the future – says Dr Chris Draper, Born Free’s Head of Animal Welfare & Captivity
Wild animals in circuses in france
In the last four years, Born Free has given lifetime homes to six lions with likely connections to circuses in France.
Born free welcomes managing director karen botha
Born Free is delighted to welcome Karen Botha as its new Managing Director.
Stay inspired by nature!
Ways to learn about and help wildlife from home
Born free becomes first animal welfare charity in world to be accredited carbon neutral
Born Free is delighted to have been recognised by the United Nations Carbon Neutral Now initiative by being accredited with the Carbon Neutral Gold Standard.
Don’t blame wildlife for coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the world is causing physical, social and economic disruption on an unprecedented scale.