News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Giraffes simply don’t belong in zoos – no wild animals do!

Born Free calls for major reform of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.

My favourite pride

Head Guide at Elsa's Kopje, Mohamed Boru shares why Elsa's Pride is so special to him.

Simba: A symbol of hope

Simba starts new life at Italian sanctuary after being rescued as tiny, distraught cub in Russia. Now we need to build his forever home!

Investigating the online ivory trade

Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch gives a personal insight into Born Free’s new report which uncovers disturbing evidence that large volumes of ivory are still being sold online.

Do elephants have a place in zoos?

Born Free’s responds to BIAZA blog which followed the release of our report.

Celebrating World Oceans Day with tales from the deep

Born Free’s Charlie Baker launches The Shark Who Barked - a colourful new children’s book about the ocean, and shares her own marine memories!

Happy birthday Virginia!

Will Travers OBE pays tribute to his incredible mum, and Born Free’s matriarch on her 91st birthday.

Will the UK’s new Ivory Act stop online ivory sales?

As the long-awaited Ivory Act is finally implemented, a Born Free investigation uncovers evidence that large volumes of ivory are still being sold online. Read our report.

World Environment Day: Treat or threat?

This World Environment Day you can be 100% forest friendly and help protect chimpanzees and gorillas when you choose shade-grown cocoa and coffee.

Memories of The Queen

Born Free’s Co-Founder and Trustee, Virginia McKenna OBE, marks Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with some personal reflections.