News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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The people’s vote: No more large animals in zoos

An exclusive opinion poll has revealed more than 75% of the British public believe the next UK government should end the keeping of large animals in zoos.

Adoption Diary February 2023

The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.

Lions of Lockdown – one year on

One year after our Lions of Lockdown arrived at their new home in South Africa, we’ve been checking in with their carers to see how they are doing now.

People, elephants and bees

Born Free is helping farmers and elephants to live together without conflict, thanks to innovative and cost-effective natural solutions.

Managing invasive species

A population of African green monkeys deemed invasive living on a Caribbean island has recently come under the spotlight.

Why leopards need your help

A long read by Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn, considers five reasons why leopards need your help today.

Farewell Dember

We are saddened to announce the death of cheetah, Dember, at our Ensessa Kotteh sanctuary in Ethiopia in mid-January.

Creativity meets conservation

Discover the importance of Born Free’s Creative Nature Programme, which nurtures children’s creativity whilst supporting studies in conservation and welfare issues.

Catching up with our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award winners

Born Free is pleased to report on the fantastic conservation work that has been carried out by our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award for Compassionate Conservation winners.

Plant trees & share water to stop conflict & save wildlife!

Born Free is working with Equity Bank to protect and restore natural habitats near Meru National Park. Community Officer, Charles Njoroge, from our Kenyan team reports.