News & Updates

Born Free’s Head of Education, Laura Gosset, reports on our fascinating, interactive new film, part of our extensive library of free, downloadable resources for schools.

Born Free is supporting the campaign to help Ely, a 42-year-old African elephant kept alone at Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón in Mexico.

Born Free’s supports campaign to end the sale of illegal poison products in the UK aimed at killing protected species.

Following Born Free’s inspection in October 2022, a new investigation and fresh public concerns highlight continuing issues at troubled zoo in Cumbria.

Our Head of Education, Laura Gosset, explains why our wildlife charity is so concerned about climate change and how nature can help address the climate crisis.

It is currently legal to keep almost any animal as a pet in the UK unless there is legislation in place which specifically bans the keeping of that breed or species. Born Free is increasingly concerned by the number of wild animals being traded and kept as exotic pets, both legally and illegally.

We are so sad to announce that one of our beloved cheetahs has died after a short illness.

Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn reports on Born Free’s support of wildlife rescue centres across the UK.

Born Free is saddened to learn of the death of a female lion at Longleat Safari Park, as a result of an aggressive interaction with a male.

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.