News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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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.

Farewell Pollyanna

We are saddened to share with you the news of our beloved cheetah Pollyanna’s passing at our Ensessa Kotteh sanctuary in Ethiopia.

Farewell Nelson

We are heartbroken to report that our beloved Nelson has passed away at the grand old age of 22.

New rescued cheetah joins the Born Free family in Ethiopia

Meet Dima, now safe in our care having been found chained-up in a garden.

Good news on International Primate Day

Born Free celebrates this special day with encouraging reports on two recently rescued chimpanzees.