Fireworks: harmless fun, or compounded misery for animals in zoos?
Born Free urges everyone to consider the wellbeing of animals this firework and bonfire season.
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Born Free responds to IUCN SSC position statement
Born Free Foundation reacts to IUCN Position Statement on the role of zoos, aquariums, and botanic gardens in species conservation.
Elephants in Zoos? Enough is Enough
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.
Concerns persist for animals at South Lakes Zoo
Issues clearly remain despite inspection report claiming all is well at the zoo.
Born free statement: Potential zoo in Trowell, Nottinghamshire
Born Free has been made aware of statements which have been made in relation to a zoo planning application in Trowell, Nottinghamshire - Born Free does not support this application in any way.
Ukraine Lion Appeal: We need your help!
Born Free has launched an urgent new appeal to get two lion brothers from war-torn Ukraine to their ancestral home of Africa, where they belong.
Dublin Zoo – concerns revisited one year on
One year on since the Irish zoo inspectorate announced its decision to investigate Dublin Zoo, Born Free’s Captivity Research Officer, Chris Lewis, looks back on what followed and what lessons need to be learned.
Born Free at EU Parliament calling for end to cetacean captivity
Born Free will be at the European Parliament in Brussels with our Dolphinaria-Free Europe coalition colleagues, to discuss why captivity is not a suitable environment for cetaceans.
Brexit; a bad deal for animals
New Born Free-backed report highlights failings to protect and improve animal welfare in the UK.
UK Government blocks attempts to reinstate Kept Animals Bill
Today in Parliament, MPs voted on the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.