News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Hedgehog & badger-killers

Born Free’s supports campaign to end the sale of illegal poison products in the UK aimed at killing protected species.

Rest in peace Lakota

We are so sad to announce that one of our beloved cheetahs has died after a short illness.

Our new pangolin poll raises funds & awareness

What would you call our new baby pangolin? Born Free launches new poll to support our Sangha Pangolin Project colleagues and help save the pangolin.

Every orangutan matters

It’s Orangutan Caring Week and Born Free’s Partnerships Officer, Molly Rutherford, encourages us to help orphan Timtom get the care she needs.

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!

Farewell Rhea

We are devastated to report that beautiful leopard Rhea has passed away.

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.

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.

Turtle power: One year on

It's been one year since the release back to the wild of two sea turtles held in captivity for 15 and 34 years. How are Genoveffa and Gavino getting on?

Environmental Club members rescue a leopard tortoise

Born Free Ethiopia’s Lemessa Goshu, recounts the rescue of an injured tortoise found by caring school children, and brought to our Ensessa Kotteh sanctuary.