News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Born Free’s year ahead: much to look forward to in 2024

In a special year for our charity, we've got wild highlights and superb news!
Elephant group in the red-oat grass of the Masai Mara. Two adult females with a calf in open expanse of grassland with acacia trees.

Born Free offers Hope for Elephants

A future without elephants is unimaginable. Born Free’s new appeal offers a lifeline for one of Africa’s most iconic species.

Kenyan community walks on the wild side

Last week, hundreds of community members and school children walked 20,000 steps in support of elephant and lion conservation in Meru National Park.

Ukraine Lion Appeal: We need your help!

Born Free has launched an urgent new appeal to get two lion brothers from war-torn Ukraine to their ancestral home of Africa, where they belong.

Meet Born Free star fundraiser Mark Lee Davies

After co-hosting a series of workshops with Born Free, creative artist Mark Lee Davies is holding a public performance in aid our charity.

Remembering John & Janette Ward with love

Born Free was saddened to hear of the recent deaths of Janette and John Ward, but we are so grateful for their wonderful, long-term support of our wildlife charity, in honour of their daughter Julie.

Meet Born Free star fundraiser Mark Quince

Mark Quince is cycling 1,000 miles in 10 days to raise money for Born Free. His toughest challenge to date, he is taking on Lands’ End to John O’Groats from 1st–10th June.

Meet Born Free star fundraiser Peter Greaves

‘Petrol Ped’ is taking on the Ironman Marbella 70.3 on 7th May 2023, in La Costa del Sol in Spain, to raise funds for Born Free.

Meet Born Free Patron Eliza Marshall

World-renowned for her brilliance on flutes and whistles, Eliza Marshall is a cherished part of the Born Free family.

Happy World Earth Day!

Celebrating our amazing planet and investing in the future is something we can all get behind, encourages our Head of Education Laura Gosset.