News & Updates

Born Free is dismayed by reports suggesting that the long-promised ban on the import of hunting trophies to the UK might be delayed or even abandoned by Ministers.

Born Free is saddened to report that international condemnation fails to prevent Namibia’s cruel exports of live elephants.

Born Free congratulates Dominic Dyer, our British Wildlife Advocate & Policy Advisor, on winning a Lifetime Achieve Award at this year’s Animal Stars Awards.

We are heartbroken to report the sad death of Brutus the lion, who has passed away at our rescue centre in Shamwari, South Africa, aged 21 years.

In our Year of the Lion, we are delighted to highlight some phenomenal Born Free women who work with lions.

Join Born Free as we mark this international day of celebration, of the world’s wild animals and plants.

The prestigious role recognises her work raising awareness of the plight of captive animals and engaging and educating young people about wildlife conservation.

The new Badger Trust campaign would bring increased sentencing under the Badger Protection Act.

Namibian authorities look set to forge ahead with the export of live wild-caught elephants for captive use.