News & Updates

Born Free has broadly welcomed the latest proposals from the European Commission to restrict the import, (re)export and internal trade in elephant ivory in the EU. However, Born Free is urging the Commission to go further.

We’re absolutely heartbroken to report that Bodo, our adopted moon bear, has passed away.

European Zoos Urged To Phase Out Giraffe In Captivity Following Our New Report

CHANGES TO BADGER CULLING LICENCES AFTER 2022: BORN FREE REACTION

New Video Highlights How COVID-19 Could Signal An Era Of Pandemics, Unless We Change Our Ways

Virginia McKenna OBE, Born Free's Co-Founder & Trustee, remembers Elsa the world-famous lioness on the 60th anniversary of her death.

In memory of Richard Bonfield - Born Free's Poet-in-Residence from 2009 until 2017.

Bill To Ban Big Cat Keeping In The US Could Pave The Way For Positive Change

First Confirmed Reports Of COVID-19 Among Gorillas

In response to the UK government’s call for evidence on the extent of the trade in shark fins to, from, and within the UK, Born Free has called for a total UK ban.