Stop the elephant cull
Born Free joins 80 other animal protection organisations to call on Southern African governments to abandon wildlife culls, which could include hundreds of elephants.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
We will never forget you
In a moving short film, our Co-Founder Dame Virginia McKenna remembers Pole Pole the elephant, whose tragic death at London Zoo led to the start of our charity.
Second elephant dies at Chester Zoo in a month
Chester Zoo has announced that Asian elephant Riva Hi Way has died at the age of four.
Pretoria Zoo’s last captive elephant is released to the wild
Charley the elephant finally tastes freedom after decades in captivity.
27 fantastic facts about elephants
Elephants are incredible! But don’t take our word for it. Find out more about these amazing animals with our fascinating factoids.
How puppets help people AND elephants
Innovative, simple and cost-effective, Born Free’s practical work to help people and elephants coexist in Meru, Kenya is having a giant impact.
Last elephants depart from Belfast Zoo
Born Free welcomes the news as the number of zoos keeping elephants in the UK falls to ten.
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.