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Born Free statement: White tiger cub

Born Free’s Rescue & Care team responds to independent specialist wildlife vet’s assessment of female white tiger cub found in Greece.

Do zoos have a social value?

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers the societal value of the modern zoo. Does captivity enhance or hinder zoo objectives?

Bunka the elephant assessment report

An assessment report released this week reveals the ongoing plight of Bunka the elephant at Yerevan Zoo, Armenia

Born to Roam: The Suffering of Polar Bears in Zoos

Born Free’s powerful new report exposes ongoing captive suffering and calls on zoos and governments to hasten an end to the keeping of these magnificent animals.

Barrow Council reveal South Lakes Safari Zoo inspection outcome

While Born Free welcomes some aspects of report, flawed inspection process may have hindered inspector’s findings.

The people’s vote: No more large animals in zoos

An exclusive opinion poll has revealed more than 75% of the British public believe the next UK government should end the keeping of large animals in zoos.

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.

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.

Lion death at Longleat Safari Park: Born Free reaction

Born Free is saddened to learn of the death of a female lion at Longleat Safari Park, as a result of an aggressive interaction with a male.

Free Billy wins Best Human & Nature Documentary

Born Free are delighted to share the news that Free Billy, narrated by Born Free’s very own matriarch, Virginia McKenna OBE, has received Best Human and Nature Documentary at the 2022 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, in New York.