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Tiger tales: virginia mckenna recalls Born Free’s first ever rescue

Tigers are very important Born Free, because 34 years ago we rescued six tigers from a circus in Kent – our very first wild animal rescue!

Badgers at bern

As the horrors of the UK badger cull continue, Born Free joins wildlife groups to provide further evidence to the Bern Convention for alleged breach of international treaty obligations.

Raise the red flag: misha & tom’s story

Misha and Tom were rescued and rehabilitated thanks to concerned individuals who refused to stand by and watch these beautiful animals suffer for tourist ‘entertainment’.  

Tigers in crisis campaign launched on international tiger day

Virginia Mckenna OBE, Will Travers OBE, And Born Free Founder Patron Joanna Lumley OBE Launch Appeal To Save The World’s Largest Cat, Before It Is Too Late.

Born free tiger rescues

As We Launch Our Tigers In Crisis, We Take A Look Back At The Tigers We Have Helped Over The Years.

Born free broadly welcomes south africa’s progressive wildlife policy proposals

Charity Urges Lion Breeding Industry Phase-Out To Prioritise Animal Welfare.

Are zoos financing conservation or funding captivity?

Our shocking new report highlights that despite claims, only a small portion of CCZ zoo’s income is spent on field conservation.

Raise the red flag: raffi, anthea & rikki’s story

Thanks to concerned locals and holidaymakers, Raffi, Anthea and Rikki, who spent years languishing in tiny cages in Spain, were the first captive lions and leopard rescued by Born Free.

It’s world chimpanzee and world orca day!

Let’s Celebrate These Born Free Species And Pledge To Keep Them Safe.

Report captive animal suffering this summer

Born Free Patron Mollie King on board to encourage holidaymakers to be our eyes and ears on the ground.