News & Updates

In a world increasingly at risk of ecological disaster due to the climate crisis, the importance of forests has never been clearer. On World Environment Day 2023, we highlight Born Free’s projects around the world that are helping preserve this critical ecosystem and the species that are integral to their functioning and survival.

Born Free reports on the progress of our newest conservation programme: Guardians of Dja – working with local people to protect gorillas and chimpanzees in the rainforests of Cameroon.

Your generous donations to our recent Apes on the Edge appeal have already had a remarkable impact.

The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.

Born Free celebrates this special day with encouraging reports on two recently rescued chimpanzees.

Born Free has given a rescued orphan a new home at a wonderful chimpanzee sanctuary.

Today is World Chimpanzee Day so, join Born Free and give a pant-hoot to celebrate these remarkable beings!

Born Free chats to Laura Praill, Fundraising and Communications Manager at Limbe Wildlife Centre, in Cameroon.

This World Environment Day you can be 100% forest friendly and help protect chimpanzees and gorillas when you choose shade-grown cocoa and coffee.

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