Loved to death
To Born Free’s horror, Freya the walrus has been euthanised in Norway, after attracting crowds who refused to stay away.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Saving Meru’s giants on World Elephant Day
On World Elephant Day, Born Free’s Newton Simiyu highlights one of our new conservation initiatives in Kenya, the Saving Meru’s Giants project.
Lions of Lockdown: Six months on
Born Free is delighted that our four lions, rescued from a circus in France, are clearly (and loudly!) flourishing at our sanctuary in South Africa.
Drought in the Horn of Africa
The East African region of the Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in more than 40 years.
New cubs spotted in Meru
Great news on World Lion Day for the Virginia Pride!
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.
Lions are iconic and we must fight to protect them
On World Lion Day, Caroline Ng’weno, Pride of Meru Programme Manager at Born Free Kenya, reveals her passion for lions, and urges people to protect them, before it’s too late.
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.
Farewell Boroma
We are sad to announce that Boroma, one of our Cheetah Family member in Ethiopia, has died.
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!