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Auctioneer James Lewis stands in front of a wall of framed animal drawings; Will Travers OBE and Gary Hodges hold up one drawing

Wildlife art exhibition launches to raise money for Born Free

A star-studded art event at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London launched a major exhibition by acclaimed wildlife artist Gary Hodges, in aid of Born Free.
A detailed pencil drawing of a sea turtle

Art which really is Drawn from the Heart

Discover the stories behind the wildlife artwork being auctioned for Born Free.
A photo of a lion behind the bars of a zoo enclosure with a man taking a photo of it

Big cats are clawing at the cages in UK zoos – together, let’s end this suffering

Our new appeal and ground-breaking report call for an end to the exploitation of big cats in zoos, and a ‘Roar-Free UK’.
A young man wearing a Born Free running vest standing with his dad at the John O'Groats sign post

Raising funds and breaking records

Meet young Born Free fundraiser, Tom Finch, who has embarked on a gruelling Guinness World Record challenge from John O’Groats to Lands End, alongside dad, Gavin!
A big male lion with his black mane walking in the grass field savannah, text reads 'Footsteps to Freedom Ball'

Join us for our ‘Footsteps to Freedom’ Ball in 2025

Tickets are now on sale for our glittering gala event… and you’re invited!
A young girl holding a small dog with lakes and mountains in the background

Going the extra mile for Born Free

Born Free Junior Ambassador, 12-year-old Thea, explains why she has chosen to challenge herself this year to raise vital funds for wildlife, and why you should consider it too!
A male lion running towards the camera through long grass, his mane blowing in the wind. The words 'Walk on the Wild Side' are overlaid onto the image

Will you Walk on the Wild Side for lions?

You are invited to step up for lion conservation this August and walk 23,000 steps – register today for our roarsome annual charity challenge!
A woman standing at the finishing line of the London Marathon holding her medal

The TCS London Marathon 2024

Hats off to each and every one of our fabulous runners!
A black banner with a close-up of tiger's eyes and the text 'Tigers in Crisis' overlaid

What is the Green Match Fund?

Find out how this national initiative will help fund Born Free’s vital tiger conservation work, by doubling your donations between the 18th and 25th April.
Amanda Holden wearing a bright yellow dress, stood behind a lectern and in front of a Born Free 40 logo

Born Free: Fabulous at 40

Born Free's Footsteps to Freedom Ball was a gala evening celebrating 40 years of action for wild animals in need and raising vital funds.