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An adult elephant in a captive setting

Pretoria Zoo’s last captive elephant is released to the wild

Charley the elephant finally tastes freedom after decades in captivity.
A graffiti artwork by Banksy of a gorilla on the shutters of London Zoo

Latest Banksy artworks spark debate on animal captivity

Nine wild animal-themed works by the graffiti artist have appeared in London, but what do they mean?
A dolphin swims behind a human in a tank, with a crown of people in front watching through the glass

Animal welfare NGOs rally outside TUI’s Berlin HQ to demand end to dolphin cruelty

Born Free joins global animal welfare charities to rally outside travel giant TUI Group’s HQ in Berlin, Germany, to highlight the suffering dolphins face in captivity and call for change.
Close up of the face of a gorilla

Born Free responds to videos of gorillas at defunct Bristol Zoo Gardens

Videos circulating on social media highlight sad reality for wild animals in captivity.
A propped up sign reading 'polling station' in front of a sandstone building

UK General Election: Party manifesto summary

What are the UK's political parties saying about Born Free's priority issues?
A small crocodile sits submerged in water facing to the right of the image, with just the top of its head and eyes above the water

Why our decision-makers must tackle the dangerous wild animal in the room

Born Free calls on all political parties to commit to a comprehensive review of the trade in and keeping of exotic pets in the UK.
A monkey in a cage, with its hand gripping the bars

Speaking Out for Animals this ‘Report It’ Week

As the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition’s ‘Report It’ Week begins, Born Free highlights the ways members of the public can speak out about animal abuse and exploitation.
A jaguar lying down with head up facing to the left

A country without cages: Costa Rica closes state zoos

The Costa Rican government has finally closed all the country’s state zoos, transporting the remaining animals to a wildlife centre for assessment.
A group of elephants walking around a muddy and cold-looking enclosure

Zoos – a matter of public trust

New report reveals shocking failings among EAZA-accredited zoos.
A tiger standing in between two trees looking up at the camera

Sandro – three years of bliss

In April 2021, thanks to your kind donations, a rescued tiger arrived at his lifetime home at Animanatura Wild Sanctuary in Italy. Rescue & Care Officer Dr Andrea Donaldson brings us the latest news, three years on.