News & Updates

Images and videos showing the abuse and sometimes even killing of animals are easily accessible on social media, including by children, with little or no regulation. We are calling on the UK Government to change that through its Online Safety Bill and we need your support.

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers the societal value of the modern zoo. Does captivity enhance or hinder zoo objectives?

The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, tabled by Crawley MP Henry Smith, moved a step closer to becoming law when it received its Third Reading in the House of Commons today.

For International Women's Day, Editor Celia Nicholls salutes the superwomen devoted to wild animal care and conservation, both on the frontline and behind the scenes.

Fifty years ago today, the text of a hugely significant international agreement on wildlife trade was agreed by 80 countries in Washington DC. But, is this anniversary really a happy birthday?

An assessment report released this week reveals the ongoing plight of Bunka the elephant at Yerevan Zoo, Armenia

Born Free’s powerful new report exposes ongoing captive suffering and calls on zoos and governments to hasten an end to the keeping of these magnificent animals.

While Born Free welcomes some aspects of report, flawed inspection process may have hindered inspector’s findings.

An exclusive opinion poll has revealed more than 75% of the British public believe the next UK government should end the keeping of large animals in zoos.

A population of African green monkeys deemed invasive living on a Caribbean island has recently come under the spotlight.