News & Updates

A ‘holiday of a lifetime’ could mean a lifetime of horror for captive whales and dolphins forced to perform at some of the world’s most popular holiday hotspots.

A worrying new publication has exposed the scale of whale and dolphin exploitation across theme parks in China.

Born Free celebrates the inclusion of additional ivory-bearing species including hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and killer whales to the Act.

With deep sadness we recently had to say goodbye to 17-year-old lioness Saida, a precious member of our rescued Lions of Lockdown pride, at our sanctuary in South Africa.

Born Free welcomes the announcement by zoo operators that the zoo is to close to the public at the end of 2024.

Born Free reports on a dangerous step backwards for European wildlife.

We are now calling for orcas and other animals to be relocated to sanctuaries.

Born Free is saddened to hear of the tragic loss of two baby elephants at Blackpool Zoo, which adds to recent elephant deaths at Chester Zoo and Dublin Zoo.

Born Free is excited to announce our new partnership with Carnivore Research Malawi, helping local people to live alongside hyenas without conflict.

Born Free has rescued a critically injured cheetah cub and launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for her care, as she fights for life in Ethiopia.