News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Are sustainability and wildlife linked? An in-depth look at sustainable wildlife conservation

Is there a link between sustainability and wildlife? We’ll explore this and how the two can lead to a better future for humans and wildlife.

Will lions be extinct by 2050+?

The lion population is dwindling and could become extinct by 2050. Discover what you can do to help protect this incredible species.

Safeguarding lions and people!

Stephen Melubo, Born Free’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Amboseli, reports on helping predators and people live together without conflict in southern Kenya.

Zoos and the energy crisis

Born Free’s Captivity Research Officer, Chris Lewis, reports on the potential impact of rising energy bills on UK zoos.

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Born Free welcomes the decision by the Bristol Zoological Society to close the zoo site which had long become outdated and wholly inadequate to cater for many of its inhabitants.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