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The Born Free Family celebrates Footsteps to Freedom Ball 2026

A glittering night of inspiration, entertainment, fine dining, and fundraising took place at the Royal Lancaster London on Thursday 19th March.
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Agroforestry school supports conservation in Cameroon

Born Free is supporting pupils in an ‘agroforestry’ school, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to start generating sustainable livelihoods.
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How to help endangered animals

Discover ways to help endangered animals through everyday actions. From gardens to African savannahs, learn how to protect wildlife with Born Free.
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Born Free advocates for migratory species at Brazil CMS COP

We’ll be attending the global platform for the conservation of migratory animals and their habitats – but what is it all about?
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How we celebrated International Women’s Day, in Cameroon

To help mark this global day celebrating the achievements of women, Born Free held a special weekend of inspiration, eco-friendly cooking and sports.
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Two rescued lions, two years on

What happened to the nervous young lion brothers, rescued from a warzone, who arrived at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa two years ago?
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Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary Elections – what they mean for wildlife

We look at what the upcoming elections mean for wild animals, and how supporters in Scotland and Wales can get involved.
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Killjoys or animal advocates: Is the Green Party right about zoos?

The debate over the future of zoos in the UK has intensified after the Green Party reaffirmed its policy calling for the abolition of traditional zoos and private animal collections.
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Our Footsteps to Freedom auction is now open!

Bid from the comfort of your own home on an amazing array of lots, from naming your own lion, to wild holidays, and sought after art.
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What’s your favourite wildlife book?

Which kids’ book would you, or the young people in your life, like to shout about? To celebrate World Book Day, we’d love to hear your recommendations, and have a few ideas of our own too.