News & Updates

Born Free has written to the President of Turkey and key Turkish politicians calling for dolphinaria to be phased out in the country.

In memory of Richard Bonfield - Born Free's Poet-in-Residence from 2009 until 2017.

Born Free And Born Free USA Call On World Leaders To Implement Bold Commitments To Ensure Nature’s Recovery

Bill To Ban Big Cat Keeping In The US Could Pave The Way For Positive Change

First Confirmed Reports Of COVID-19 Among Gorillas

Here’s 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating creature and the issues it is facing.

In response to the UK government’s call for evidence on the extent of the trade in shark fins to, from, and within the UK, Born Free has called for a total UK ban.

Born Free is leading a coalition of 60 wildlife organisations, scientists and veterinarians, who are calling on Namibia’s authorities to abandon plans to sell off as many as 170 live wild elephants to as yet unknown destinations within or outside the country.

The Maharashtra Forest Department is set to be the first state in India to have a dedicated action plan for conservation of pangolins – the world’s most trafficked animal.

Tragically, 2020 was a year like no other and, just like everyone else, we are fervently hoping 2021 heralds a gradual return to some kind of normality, but not ‘business as usual’. Here’s a taster of some of what you can expect from Born Free in the year ahead…