News & Updates

Born Free is saddened to hear of the tragic loss of two baby elephants at Blackpool Zoo, which adds to recent elephant deaths at Chester Zoo and Dublin Zoo.

A year on from our groundbreaking Beyond Zoos event in London’s Royal Geographical Society, Born Free’s Youth Ambassador Hector questions the educational role of zoos.

Camera traps are becoming a key tool to support our conservation work in Kenya, as we help local people live in harmony with wild animals – even lions, leopards and hyenas!

Find out what happens when you adopt an animal with Born Free, what you’ll receive from us, and how your gift will help wild animals in need.

Born Free is excited to announce our new partnership with Carnivore Research Malawi, helping local people to live alongside hyenas without conflict.

Born Free has rescued a critically injured cheetah cub and launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for her care, as she fights for life in Ethiopia.

A new report shows UK wildlife crime is at worrying levels, yet conviction rates are at an all-time low.

Rescued after being orphaned and shot in the head by poachers, an infant gorilla is now safely in the care of Ape Action Africa, our new partners in Cameroon.

Two women from Worcestershire have been given jail time for their part in a depraved ‘monkey torture’ group.

Big cats love to survey their surroundings so, with the help of kind supporters, our sanctuary team in Shamwari, South Africa is creating new viewing decks for some of our rescued lions and leopards.