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You can celebrate World Lion Day!

Born Free's Dan Ward encourages each of us to take to the streets and join our Walk on the Wild Side to raise funds for lion conservation.

Marching for lions in Kenya!

Born Free is joined by over 600 supporters for a ROARSOME Walk on the Wild Side event in Meru, ahead of World Lion Day.

Simba: Your questions answered

Will he be able to go back to the wild? Will he be able to breed? Born Free's Acting Head of Rescue & Care, Dr Andrea Donaldson, answers your questions!

International Tiger Day 2022 – Tigers in Crisis one year on

Born Free's Head of Communications and PR, Amanda Poole-Connor, looks back at her first appeal at our wildlife charity, launched a year ago on International Tiger Day.

Why you should run or walk for a wildlife charity this year

Our animal neighbours need all the support they can get, and you can give them a helping hand by doing something you enjoy! How about taking part in a run for a wildlife charity this year? 

Simba: One month on

Find out how this young lion is getting on in his forever home - thanks to your support!

Born Free Forever lions roar into Bristol!

Conservation hero Ian Redmond OBE and wildlife advocate, actor Dan Richardson welcome our 'Born Free Forever' exhibition to Bristol, as our pride of 25 bronze lion sculptures arrive at Clifton Downs.

Simba the young lion is settling in

With the help of Born Free supporters, the sickly young lion cub rescued in Russia is already enjoying a transformed life at his forever home in Italy.

Learning to be lions

Glen Vena, our Animal Care Manager at Shamwari, South Africa, shares an update about our Lions of Lockdown six months after they arrived at their new sanctuary home.

Simba: A symbol of hope

Simba starts new life at Italian sanctuary after being rescued as tiny, distraught cub in Russia. Now we need to build his forever home!