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Lions of Lockdown: Six months on

Born Free is delighted that our four lions, rescued from a circus in France, are clearly (and loudly!) flourishing at our sanctuary in South Africa.

Learning to be lions

Glen Vena, our Animal Care Manager at Shamwari, South Africa, shares an update about our Lions of Lockdown six months after they arrived at their new sanctuary home.

Primate problems

Find out about the problems faced by captive primates, and see some of the reports we have received through Raise The Red Flag.

Wales bans wild animals in circuses: Born Free reaction

Responding to the news that the use of wild animals in circuses is to be banned in Wales from 1 December 2020, Dr Chris Draper, Born Free’s Head of Animal Welfare & Captivity, said:

10 facts about orangutans

Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.

The global circus issue

Which countries still allow travelling circuses to use wild animals in their shows?