News & Updates

With the recent announcement of a new horror video game of the same name, you may be wondering what ‘zoochosis’ really means. Our Policy Support Officer delves into the disturbing reality for many captive animals.

Born Free cautiously welcomes the Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations, which were endorsed by a Delegated Legislation Committee in the House of Commons on 31st January.

Born Free calls on French President Macron to stop the transfer of three captive orca to Japan - sign the petition now.

On Wednesday 29 November, Born Free hosted an inspiring evening of discussion exploring the moral, ethical, conservation and economic questions posed by the keeping of animals in captivity, and what a future ‘beyond zoos’ could look like.

The global body that regulates international wildlife trade has officially reprimanded the United Kingdom and the European Union for their longstanding failure to register captive breeding facilities for the most heavily threatened and protected species.

Today, we celebrate our remarkable Co-Founder & Executive President Will Travers OBE’s birthday. But this year, as Will explains, he ‘just’ wants elephants (and all wild animals) to be safe.

Organisations, including Born Free, call on DEFRA to improve standards for snakes in pet shops.

On the 40th anniversary of Pole Pole’s death, Born Free releases powerful animation, voiced by Founder Patron Joanna Lumley, and new petition calling for an Elephant-free UK.

Issues clearly remain despite inspection report claiming all is well at the zoo.

Born Free is sad to report that Twiggy, who lived alone at Belgrade Zoo for 26 years, has died.