Snares pose a significant threat to the giraffes of Meru
Born Free has created the Twiga Team of eco-scouts dedicated to conducting daily patrols to remove snares and create a safe environment for giraffes to thrive.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Inspired by George Adamson
Born Free remembers the Father of Lions and, in his memory, encourages donations to our Forever Lions fund. Together let’s keep lions wild and free!
Saving Meru’s giants on World Elephant Day
On World Elephant Day, Born Free’s Newton Simiyu highlights one of our new conservation initiatives in Kenya, the Saving Meru’s Giants project.
Drought in the Horn of Africa
The East African region of the Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in more than 40 years.
New cubs spotted in Meru
Great news on World Lion Day for the Virginia Pride!
Lions are iconic and we must fight to protect them
On World Lion Day, Caroline Ng’weno, Pride of Meru Programme Manager at Born Free Kenya, reveals her passion for lions, and urges people to protect them, before it’s too late.
International Tiger Day 2022 – Tigers in Crisis one year on
Born Free's Head of Communications and PR, Amanda Poole-Connor, looks back at her first appeal at our wildlife charity, launched a year ago on International Tiger Day.
Born Free publishes major new Conservation Report
We are delighted to present our 2021-22 Conservation Report which draws together the incredible field conservation we have led and supported in the past year.
World Orca Day: Double celebration for Born Free
On World Orca Day we mark the 20-year anniversary of Springer the orphan orca’s successful return to the wild – assisted by our charity.
The amazing Mfalme
Victor Cheruiyot, our driver in Meru, shares his thoughts on this awesome alpha male lion!