Loved to death
To Born Free’s horror, Freya the walrus has been euthanised in Norway, after attracting crowds who refused to stay away.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Dublin Zoo allegations – the tip of the iceberg?
Dublin Zoo is to be investigated following allegations of poor animal welfare.
Experts call for moratorium and review of badger culls
In an open letter to Government, high profile academic and thought leaders call for a halt to badger culling, while data row is independently examined.
Global NGOs call for a ban on hunting trophy imports
Born Free alongside 136 civil society organisations around the world call for a ban on trophy hunting to protect threatened wildlife.
Can Cecil’s death inspire a future of coexistence?
Seven years ago today, Cecil was brutally murdered by trophy hunters, but can his death inspire a future of coexistence between humans and wildlife?
Take action on the slaughter of whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands
Our petition to suspend trade agreement with The Faroe Islands until all whale and dolphin hunts end will be debated in Parliament on 11th July - please encourage your MP to speak up and stop the slaughter.
Bunka the elephant
Born Free is supporting the campaign to help a lonely captive elephant named Bunka and YOU can help too.
Elephants deserve the same rights as people
Born Free’s Co-Founder Virginia McKenna OBE considers the plight of Happy the elephant, held captive at Bronx Zoo, USA for over 40 years.
Giraffes simply don’t belong in zoos – no wild animals do!
Born Free calls for major reform of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.
Investigating the online ivory trade
Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch gives a personal insight into Born Free’s new report which uncovers disturbing evidence that large volumes of ivory are still being sold online.