News & Updates

Born Free welcomes news that the Spanish government has approved the law on the Protection of Animal Rights and Welfare. The new law will finally bring about a complete prohibition of wild animals in circuses throughout the entire country and follows many years of campaigning by the InfoCircos coalition of NGOs, whose perseverance has already seen 12 of the country’s 17 regions bring in localised bans.

Born Free joins leading animal welfare organisations to campaign to end the cruel use of captive reindeer in festive displays across the UK.

Think reindeer attractions this Christmas are harmless festive entertainment? Think again!

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

Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.

Which countries still allow travelling circuses to use wild animals in their shows?