New report explores fake animal rescues on social media
Born Free helps launch a shocking new report revealing the appalling rise of fake animal rescue videos.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Take a stand against Selfish Selfies
Our incredible Junior Ambassador Leo reminds us why it’s so important to think about wild animals this summer, wherever we are in the world.
Born Free spearheads efforts to implement ban of advertising animal exploitation abroad
We call on the UK Government to act without delay.
Two major UK tour operators take action for whales and dolphins
Born Free applauds recent news that two UK tour operator giants have announced that they will no longer sell tickets to attractions with captive cetaceans (dolphins, whales and porpoises).
Born Free calls for action on animal abuse in tourism
UK Government needs to act urgently to bring landmark legislation into effect.
Reindeer review
With your help, our joint campaign to end the cruel use of live reindeer at UK events and call for a more compassionate Christmas 2023, had a big impact.
Great news for wild animals suffering for tourism
Born Free applauds massive step forward as Bill banning promotion of abusive activities involving animals abroad passes final stages.
Lolita the orca dies captive
Born Free is extremely sad to hear that Lolita, an orca held at Miami Seaquarium for the past 50 years, has reportedly died from kidney failure, just as plans were reportedly underway to try and release her.
An ambassador’s take on selfish selfies
Born Free's Junior and Youth Ambassadors share their thoughts on why we should STOP Selfish Selfies this summer.
It’s time to stop selfish selfies
Born Free’s Selfish Selfies campaign is raising awareness of the use of captive wild animals as props for souvenir photos and encouraging people to pledge not to support this exploitative industry. It’s a global issue affecting thousands of animals, explains Born Free’s Captivity Campaigns Information Coordinator Sarah Jefferson.