Lions of lyon: journey’s end
The Lions of Lyon have arrived at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa! Born Free’s Beth Brooks updates on their journey.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Born free dismayed as zimbabwe looks set to export live elephants
News that Zimbabwe may be about to export dozens of young, wild-caught elephants to zoos in China and Pakistan, has been met with dismay and condemnation by conservationists and animal welfare advocates alike.
Lions of lyon: ticket to ride!
Our fab four are on the move! Born Free’s Beth Brooks explains how Horus, Dadou, Thea and Cersei will make their journey to South Africa.
10 facts about canned hunting
We’ve just launched a new campaign to end canned hunting – but what is canned hunting? Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this cruel industry
Lion bone seized at south african airport
Born Free has reiterated its call for the closure of South Africa’s brutal canned hunting industry following the seizure of 342kg of lion bone at Johannesburg airport earlier this week.
Tripadvisor to stop selling tickets to captive whale and dolphin attractions
Born Free has renewed its call for the public to not visit attractions that exploit whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetacean) following today’s announcement that TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to captive whale and dolphin facilities.
Born free launches campaign to end canned hunting
The Great Escape. One lion saved from the bullet but at least 8,000 remain in captive breeding facilities in South Africa, many destined for canned hunts.
People power in action
Local community pressure in Zambia brings a halt to wild animal captures.
Trophy hunting: is the end in sight?
Over the last three months, we have put the barbaric sport of trophy hunting firmly in our crosshairs with our campaign Ban Trophy Hunting.
World rhino day
It’s World Rhino Day! Penny Banham, Born Free’s Conservation Projects Officer, explains why we should celebrate these amazing creatures