Last elephants depart from Belfast Zoo
Born Free welcomes the news as the number of zoos keeping elephants in the UK falls to ten.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Born Free attends key conference in Kenya
Our team has played a vital role in an international scientific conference in Kenya – a ground-breaking exploration of development, conservation and climate change.
Zoos – a matter of public trust
New report reveals shocking failings among EAZA-accredited zoos.
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.
Back with a ROAR this spring.
Prepare to get messy! Our new kids’ magazine is crammed with fun activities and intriguing facts to get your wild child into nature. And, it’s available free!
Concern as number of elephants in UK zoos set to increase
UK's population of elephants cruelly kept captive in zoos is set to expand, with the import of a bull elephant from Germany, and two elephants pregnant at Blackpool Zoo. Born Free calls for policy makers to legislate for an Elephant-Free UK.
Born Free welcomes progress towards UK hunting trophy ban
Bill to ban trophy imports passes its second stage in the House of Commons.
Born Free wins gold
Our powerful animation, Enough is Enough, triumphs at last night’s 2024 Smiley Charity Film Awards, in Leicester Square.
Adoption Diary: January 2024
The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.
Born Free raises concerns for Dublin Zoo’s elephants
Decision by Dublin Zoo to transfer some of its elephants to Cincinnati Zoo, USA, separating sisters and other family members in the process, raises serious concerns.