Fighting for dolphins: a Tank Free timeline
For 40 years, Born Free has fought to free captive whales and dolphins. We won’t stop until their exploitation stops but, we need your help, explains Sarah Jefferson from our Policy team.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
UK ivory ban extension comes into force
Born Free celebrates as the UK Ivory Act extension enforces a near total ban on the import, export and selling of hippo, narwhal, sperm whale and orca ivory.
Will trophy hunting wipe out Africa’s Super Tuskers?
A short but powerful documentary was released on 20th January to highlight the impact of trophy hunting on the few remaining ‘super-tusker' elephants across East Africa.
Campaign calls for release of penguins kept underground
Born Free joins Freedom for Animals in calling for the removal of 15 gentoo penguins currently housed belowground at Sea Life, London.
Planning a holiday in 2025? Make sure it’s Tank Free
A ‘holiday of a lifetime’ could mean a lifetime of horror for captive whales and dolphins forced to perform at some of the world’s most popular holiday hotspots.
New report documents escalating exploitation of captive whales and dolphins in China
A worrying new publication has exposed the scale of whale and dolphin exploitation across theme parks in China.
Parliament approves extension of UK’s Ivory Act
Born Free celebrates the inclusion of additional ivory-bearing species including hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and killer whales to the Act.
‘Changed for good’ – Wicked movie features CGI wild animals
Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers the use of wild animals in entertainment and the importance of computer-generated imagery (CGI) to portray wild animals on screen.
South Lakes Safari Zoo to close to the public
Born Free welcomes the announcement by zoo operators that the zoo is to close to the public at the end of 2024.
Wolves to lose vital protections under the Bern Convention
Born Free reports on a dangerous step backwards for European wildlife.