News & Updates

Born Free is deeply saddened to share that we recently had to say goodbye to our precious lioness, 20-year-old Bellone, at our sanctuary in South Africa.

Love wildlife? Like to get actively involved? Ethical volunteering can be a wonderful way to help wild animals in need, and we’re here to help!

These magnificent apes have long arms, an orange coat and are very intelligent. Find out everything you need to know about orangutans with our fun facts!

In response to plans for an interactive capybara café in England, Born Free alongside Animal Aid, Freedom for Animals, OneKind, the RSPCA and World Animal Protection has released a position statement.

To help protect local wild animals, Born Free’s team in Ethiopia recently organised a huge community tidy up campaign, picking up an incredible 3,500kg of litter.

In June 2025, the Bureau of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention, met in Strasbourg. On its agenda was the longstanding complaint against the UK government’s policy of culling badgers as part of its strategy for controlling bovine TB in cattle in England.

Did you know that scientific data is reshaping elephant conservation? Rita Kulamo and Irene Dzuwamwenga, from our Saving Meru’s Giants team, report from Kenya.

Discover 30+ fun and interesting chimpanzee facts. Learn where chimps live, what they eat, how they use tools, and why they need our help.

Amazing news for World Lion Day. Amir the ‘lost lion’ has returned – to the delight of our Pride of Meru team who, with your help, protects the symbol of Born Free in Kenya.

Born Free has strongly condemned recent events at two European zoos, that have sparked outrage among animal welfare advocates and horrified the wider public.