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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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From Lessons to Legacy: Born Free & GenEarth in Action

On World Teacher Day, we celebrate our continuing partnership which is inspiring thousands of young people to feel empathy and compassion for wild animals.
Karen Botha shakes hands with Dr James Njogu in front of a Born Free banner

Born Free Kenya and KNATCOM UNESCO: stronger together

Born Free and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO have united to create a powerful new force for conservation and development in two key landscapes.
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School zoo visit? What you can do

Is your child’s class taking a trip to the zoo this term? Would you prefer your young one not to visit a facility that keeps wild animals captive for ‘entertainment’? We’re here to help!
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Operation clean-up

To help protect local wild animals, Born Free’s team in Ethiopia recently organised a huge community tidy up campaign, picking up an incredible 3,500kg of litter.
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Kids go wild this summer!

At last. Schools are out, holidays are here, and Born Free has some sensational ideas to encourage your wild child to enjoy nature – from cloud-gazing to building a den.
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Celebrating Mandela day in Paterson, South Africa

Vinourica Ndou, Born Free's Community Engagement Manager (South Africa), reports as renovations take-shape at the Lighthouse, a space for coordinated community action.
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Celebrating our bronze pride

Born Free’s Community Engagement team joined local schools in Hampshire, UK to get creative and enjoy our bronze collection of life-size lions, at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa.
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Celebrating giraffes in Kenya

Born Free marked World Giraffe Day with some outstanding conservation news, and a high-profile event encouraging local schools to stand up for the world’s tallest animal.
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Kids think our fact-filled mag is ROARSOME!

Crammed with animal stories and wild news, our summer kids’ mag will inspire your wild child’s entire class. But, don’t take our word for it, let’s hear from the experts.
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Youth Ambassador Ayan champions tigers in India

Born Free's Youth Ambassador Ayan Mehra has been leading school workshops in India to spread the message of wildlife conservation through art.