News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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A panoramic view of a rainforest covered with mist

Teaching young people about climate change

With our free teaching resources and workshops, Born Free is here to help young people understand climate change and empower them to take action, explains our Head of Education Laura Eastwood.
Mother and calf dolphins racing together through the waves of the ocean

Celebrate a wild World Book Day

Born Free is excited to announce our long-term friend, award-winning children's author, Lauren St John, will join us for our annual World Book Day webinar, and YOUR school is invited!
A group of school children in Malawi, holding up certificates

Let’s celebrate International Day of Education

This special day is the perfect time to report an amazing achievement involving thousands of schools in Malawi. Our Head of Education Laura Eastwood reports on creating positive change, on a huge scale.
A leopard standing in woodland

23 fun facts about leopards

From carrying prey twice their weight, to free-falling from trees, find out everything you need to know about this most versatile of big cats.
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What makes a cheetah?

Tall, slender and built for speed, these charismatic cats are famous for holding the title of fastest land animal, but what else makes the cheetah so unique? Charlie Smith from our Education team reports.
An elephant stands at the entrance to a zoo enclosure

Learning to look beyond zoos

A year on from our groundbreaking Beyond Zoos event in London’s Royal Geographical Society, Born Free’s Youth Ambassador Hector questions the educational role of zoos.
A Bengal tiger standing serenely in dense shrubland

23 fun facts about tigers

From the size of their teeth to the truth about white tigers, find out everything you need to know about this majestic big cat.
A photo of a young chimpanzee, take from above, with the chimp looking upwards towards the camera

How art can save chimps

Our Head of Education Laura Eastwood reports on a remarkable cross-nation art project, raising awareness of the importance of chimpanzee conservation.
Two young girls wearing Born Free running vests, shown with their arms around each other

Superstar fundraisers

Our incredible Junior and Youth Ambassadors have been busy hiking, running, cycling and swimming to support Born Free.
A group of people sitting in a vehicle, watching wildlife through binoculars

Local community visits Shamwari

Watch as we welcome key members of the local community around Shamwari Private Game Reserve for a special visit, to find out more about our work.