News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Born Free joins the entire country, along with people from around the world, as we mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

New rescued cheetah joins the Born Free family in Ethiopia

Meet Dima, now safe in our care having been found chained-up in a garden.

Snares pose a significant threat to the giraffes of Meru

Born Free has created the Twiga Team of eco-scouts dedicated to conducting daily patrols to remove snares and create a safe environment for giraffes to thrive.

Back to school with Born Free

With children heading back to school, Born Free’s Education Officer Charlie Baker explains how you can GO WILD with your class this term as we support teachers.

Bristol Zoo relocation

Born Free welcomes the decision by the Bristol Zoological Society to close the zoo site which had long become outdated and wholly inadequate to cater for many of its inhabitants.

Born Free helps take down illegal ivory traders on eBay

We’re working with eBay and other platforms to help end the exploitation of wild animals. 

Good news on International Primate Day

Born Free celebrates this special day with encouraging reports on two recently rescued chimpanzees.

Working together to save Kenya’s wildlife

Ivy Malemba from our Kenyan team speaks of her pride at working for Born Free and reflects on some of the successes since she joined.

Four servals five months on

Rescued from Belgium’s illegal pet trade, with your support four servals have transformed at their new lifetime home in South Africa.

Inspired by George Adamson

Born Free remembers the Father of Lions and, in his memory, encourages donations to our Forever Lions fund. Together let’s keep lions wild and free!