News & Updates

Born Free Foundation reacts to IUCN Position Statement on the role of zoos, aquariums, and botanic gardens in species conservation.

Plans by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to introduce an English style badger cull in efforts to control bovine TB in cattle, have been thrown out by the High Court in a judgement released on 25th October.

On the 40th anniversary of Pole Pole’s death, Born Free releases powerful animation, voiced by Founder Patron Joanna Lumley, and new petition calling for an Elephant-free UK.

Born Free is encouraging supporters to help bring an end to the use of reindeer at festive events, alongside our partner organisations.

Issues clearly remain despite inspection report claiming all is well at the zoo.

Born Free is sad to report that Twiggy, who lived alone at Belgrade Zoo for 26 years, has died.

Born Free is disappointed that today’s Declaration by the United Nations fails to protect animals and nature, or tackle key risk factors to prevent pandemics in the future.

A new Online Safety Act to tackle animal cruelty content and hold social media companies to account will now become law.

Born Free is encouraging progressive revision to current weak European legislation, to help prevent wildlife crime including trafficking of rare species.

Born Free applauds massive step forward as Bill banning promotion of abusive activities involving animals abroad passes final stages.