Pretoria Zoo’s last captive elephant is released to the wild
Charley the elephant finally tastes freedom after decades in captivity.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
New ‘Chimp Crazy’ docuseries highlights the problems of keeping pet primates
Docuseries released on 18th August highlights the dangerous and often tragic consequences of keeping chimpanzees in a domestic setting.
Latest Banksy artworks spark debate on animal captivity
Nine wild animal-themed works by the graffiti artist have appeared in London, but what do they mean?
Take a stand against Selfish Selfies
Our incredible Junior Ambassador Leo reminds us why it’s so important to think about wild animals this summer, wherever we are in the world.
Animal welfare NGOs rally outside TUI’s Berlin HQ to demand end to dolphin cruelty
Born Free joins global animal welfare charities to rally outside travel giant TUI Group’s HQ in Berlin, Germany, to highlight the suffering dolphins face in captivity and call for change.
Born Free welcomes ban on glue traps in England
The Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 finally came into force on 31st July 2024, making the use of glue traps by the public in England illegal.
Born Free to lobby the new government for an end to the badger cull
Join us in London on Tuesday 3rd September to call on the new Government to #KillTheCull
Last elephants depart from Belfast Zoo
Born Free welcomes the news as the number of zoos keeping elephants in the UK falls to ten.
South Lakes Safari Zoo: Disappointing licensing decision announced
Born Free is disappointed and dismayed at Westmorland & Furness Council’s decision to allow troubled zoo to remain open in July 2024.
International Wildlife Trade body meets to discuss animals in trade
Born Free attends the CITES Animals Committee in Switzerland, to promote positive outcomes for wildlife protection.