News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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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.

You’re a lionheart!

Our Editor Celia Nicholls looks back over our 2022 Year of the Lion – raising vital funds and awareness for the care and conservation of the symbol of Born Free.

Could you join our circle?

Virginia’s Circle of Compassion brings together a network of people with a passion for wildlife. Philanthropy & Events Manager Joanne Bartholomew encourages you to get involved.

A tribute to Martin Humphery

Born Free’s Executive President, Will Travers OBE, honours Martin Humphery, a remarkable gentleman who, with his wife Angela, was one of Born Free’s long-term supporters. Martin died on New Years Day 2023, aged 93 and a half.

Doing good on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global movement inspiring millions of people to volunteer, share skills and support a good cause. Born Free's Executive President Will Travers OBE reports.

Every orangutan matters

It’s Orangutan Caring Week and Born Free’s Partnerships Officer, Molly Rutherford, encourages us to help orphan Timtom get the care she needs.

On top of the world!

Born Free Kenya’s Newton Simiyu recalls the highs and lows of scaling Mount Kenya as part of our Climb for Conservation team.

Saving lions together

To commemorate our special Year of the Lion, Born Free has launched an urgent public appeal to raise funds to save lives and stop suffering.