News & Updates

UK's population of elephants cruelly kept captive in zoos is set to expand, with the import of a bull elephant from Germany, and two elephants pregnant at Blackpool Zoo. Born Free calls for policy makers to legislate for an Elephant-Free UK.

Thousands more badgers set to die under government proposals to extend culling as part of its bovine TB control policy.

Born Free's Footsteps to Freedom Ball was a gala evening celebrating 40 years of action for wild animals in need and raising vital funds.

Bill to ban trophy imports passes its second stage in the House of Commons.

Our powerful animation, Enough is Enough, triumphs at last night’s 2024 Smiley Charity Film Awards, in Leicester Square.

To celebrate International Day of Forests, Donald Mbohli, Programme Lead for Born Free’s Guardians of Dja initiative, explains how composting is helping protect Cameroon’s apes.

To mark Born Free's 40th anniversary, we've created a list of 40 easy and practical ways you can help wild animals.

Born Free is pleased with the decision by Broxtowe Borough Council to reject the planning permission for a new zoo.

Watch Tsar and Jamil's journey from Natuurhulpcentrum in Belgium, to their first steps on South African soil at Shamwari Big Cat Sanctuary.

Born Free cautiously welcomes new regulations requiring all primate owners in England to obtain a licence, which passed into law on 5th March.