News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Farewell Dember

We are saddened to announce the death of cheetah, Dember, at our Ensessa Kotteh sanctuary in Ethiopia in mid-January.

Creativity meets conservation

Discover the importance of Born Free’s Creative Nature Programme, which nurtures children’s creativity whilst supporting studies in conservation and welfare issues.

Catching up with our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award winners

Born Free is pleased to report on the fantastic conservation work that has been carried out by our 2021 McKenna-Travers Award for Compassionate Conservation winners.

Plant trees & share water to stop conflict & save wildlife!

Born Free is working with Equity Bank to protect and restore natural habitats near Meru National Park. Community Officer, Charles Njoroge, from our Kenyan team reports.

Lions for Life

Born Free’s Head of Education, Laura Gosset, reports on our fascinating, interactive new film, part of our extensive library of free, downloadable resources for schools.

Ely the elephant

Born Free is supporting the campaign to help Ely, a 42-year-old African elephant kept alone at Zoológico de San Juan de Aragón in Mexico.

Hedgehog & badger-killers

Born Free’s supports campaign to end the sale of illegal poison products in the UK aimed at killing protected species.

Further concerns raised about South Lakes Safari Zoo

Following Born Free’s inspection in October 2022, a new investigation and fresh public concerns highlight continuing issues at troubled zoo in Cumbria.

Climate change – it’s already here

Our Head of Education, Laura Gosset, explains why our wildlife charity is so concerned about climate change and how nature can help address the climate crisis.

Rest in peace Lakota

We are so sad to announce that one of our beloved cheetahs has died after a short illness.