The spirit of Elsa
Meru is where our Co-Founder Virginia McKenna OBE learned to love lions and love Africa. She considers the park’s influence on her family and explains why Elsa’s descendants need you today.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Conflicts between lions & people – surviving snares
Born Free works to put a stop to snares posing a significant and painful threat to lions.
Why we need to move beyond trophy hunting
Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, explains why it’s time to find viable alternatives to trophy hunting, which protect wildlife AND communities alike.
The story of King
What a difference Born Free makes! With your support, King has transformed from a terrified, lonely cub to a magnificent adult. Now YOU can adopt him today!
Safe from harm for 25 years
Our Rescue & Care team report on 25 years of providing lifetime care for rescued big cats with Shamwari Reserve in South Africa.
Banning trophy hunting for animal welfare, conservation and communities
Born Free's latest initiative targets the EU trophy hunting market.
Saving lions together
To commemorate our special Year of the Lion, Born Free has launched an urgent public appeal to raise funds to save lives and stop suffering.
Born Free Forever lions roar into Edinburgh!
Don't miss our magnificent pride of bronze lion sculptures as they round-off their UK tour with a stay in Scotland!
A sparkling evening in aid of our Year of the Lion
Born Free’s Head of Communications and PR, Amanda Poole-Connor, reports back following our long-awaited Mane Event celebrations.
Farewell Nelson
We are heartbroken to report that our beloved Nelson has passed away at the grand old age of 22.