News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Marching for lions in Kenya!

Born Free is joined by over 600 supporters for a ROARSOME Walk on the Wild Side event in Meru, ahead of World Lion Day.

Simba: Your questions answered

Will he be able to go back to the wild? Will he be able to breed? Born Free's Acting Head of Rescue & Care, Dr Andrea Donaldson, answers your questions!

Adoption Diary August 2022

The latest news on some of the adopted animals YOU help us look after.

Celebrating World Ranger Day

Born Free salutes the brave and tireless men and women, working long hours in difficult conditions and putting their lives on the line to keep threatened wildlife safe from poachers.

How did we save Simba?

Born Free’s acting Head of Rescue & Care Dr Andrea Donaldson reveals a behind the scenes look at how Simba’s recent incredible rescue and relocation to a lifetime home took place.

Visiting our rescued big cats

Born Free’s Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn recently had the opportunity to visit our sanctuaries at Shamwari, South Africa, home to rescued lions and leopards.

Simba: One month on

Find out how this young lion is getting on in his forever home - thanks to your support!

Global NGOs call for a ban on hunting trophy imports

Born Free alongside 136 civil society organisations around the world call for a ban on trophy hunting to protect threatened wildlife.

The amazing Mfalme

Victor Cheruiyot, our driver in Meru, shares his thoughts on this awesome alpha male lion!

Born Free Forever lions roar into Bristol!

Conservation hero Ian Redmond OBE and wildlife advocate, actor Dan Richardson welcome our 'Born Free Forever' exhibition to Bristol, as our pride of 25 bronze lion sculptures arrive at Clifton Downs.