New life for rescued leopards
On World Leopard Day, we welcome mother and daughter, Alda and Ginny, who have arrived at our sanctuary following a life in captivity.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Mad about macaques – celebrating International Macaque Week
It’s time to celebrate these remarkable monkeys and their key role in maintaining forests. But, it’s also time for action – these heavily exploited primates need your help.
Killing of ‘super tuskers’ sparks scientific trophy hunting debate
Born Free's Senior Wildlife Consultant Ian Redmond OBE reports on the killing of much-loved 'tusker' elephants in Tanzania, and why recent news stories have sparked concern.
Born Free spearheads efforts to implement ban of advertising animal exploitation abroad
We call on the UK Government to act without delay.
You can help Restore Nature Now!
How much do you love nature? Join Born Free and speak out for wildlife at a peaceful but passionate protest on 22 June in London, calling for greater protection for the UK’s natural world and for politicians to act now.
Badger cull numbers for 2023 released
New Government figures reveal almost 20,000 badgers killed under licence in 2023, bringing the total since 2013 to more than 230,000.
South Africa’s Cabinet approves plans to phase out lion farming and private breeding of rhinos
South Africa’s Cabinet has approved policies put forward by the Minister of Forests, Fisheries and the Environment that include ending intensive lion breeding and the intensive management and captive breeding of rhinos for commercial purposes.
Scotland follows Wales in banning snares, setting a further example for England to follow
Born Free has warmly welcomed the ban on the use of snares and glue traps in Scotland, which passed into law this March.
Two major UK tour operators take action for whales and dolphins
Born Free applauds recent news that two UK tour operator giants have announced that they will no longer sell tickets to attractions with captive cetaceans (dolphins, whales and porpoises).
Four servals, two years on
Rescued from Belgium’s illegal pet trade and given a new life in South Africa, how has the quartet of long-legged wild cats settled into their forever home?