News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Simba the young lion is settling in

With the help of Born Free supporters, the sickly young lion cub rescued in Russia is already enjoying a transformed life at his forever home in Italy.

Learning to be lions

Glen Vena, our Animal Care Manager at Shamwari, South Africa, shares an update about our Lions of Lockdown six months after they arrived at their new sanctuary home.

Take action on the slaughter of whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands

Our petition to suspend trade agreement with The Faroe Islands until all whale and dolphin hunts end will be debated in Parliament on 11th July - please encourage your MP to speak up and stop the slaughter.

Sandro’s new home thanks to you

Born Free has helped create an extensive new purpose-built enclosure for this rescued tiger, at his sanctuary in Italy, thanks to supporters’ kind donations to our Tigers in Crisis appeal.

Bunka the elephant

Born Free is supporting the campaign to help a lonely captive elephant named Bunka and YOU can help too.

Born free’s Great Debate school event, in London

To help students become the next generation of change-makers, Born Free held a major, in person event at SOAS University of London’s Brunei Gallery, attended by pupils and teachers.

World Female Ranger Day

Born Free salutes the brave women across the world, putting their lives on the line to protect wild animals.

Elephants deserve the same rights as people

Born Free’s Co-Founder Virginia McKenna OBE considers the plight of Happy the elephant, held captive at Bronx Zoo, USA for over 40 years.

Giraffes simply don’t belong in zoos – no wild animals do!

Born Free calls for major reform of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.

My favourite pride

Head Guide at Elsa's Kopje, Mohamed Boru shares why Elsa's Pride is so special to him.