Giraffes simply don’t belong in zoos – no wild animals do!
Born Free calls for major reform of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Do elephants have a place in zoos?
Born Free’s responds to BIAZA blog which followed the release of our report.
Elephants in zoos: a legacy of shame
Our powerful new report exposes the reality of elephants exploited in captivity, and calls on all zoos to become elephant-free.
The Zoos Directive 20 years on – what’s changed?
Born Free's Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones reflects on 20 years of discourse on the role and relevance of zoos across Europe and the wider world, yet fears little has changed for the lives of zoo animals.
New french law to provide greater protection for animals
Born Free welcomes new legislation which will bring an end to the use of certain wild animals for entertainment and fur production, and improve the protection of pets.
Primate problems
Find out about the problems faced by captive primates, and see some of the reports we have received through Raise The Red Flag.
Are zoos financing conservation or funding captivity?
Our shocking new report highlights that despite claims, only a small portion of CCZ zoo’s income is spent on field conservation.
Aspinall foundation to move 13 elephants from kent to kenya
The announcement by The Aspinall Foundation that they will be moving their entire herd of 13 African elephants from Howletts Zoo in Kent to Kenya has been welcomed by the Born Free Foundation.
Born free report: do zoos put the con in conservation?
New research shows majority of species kept in charitable UK zoos aren’t threatened with extinction.
Born free calls for urgent enquiry into whipsnade zoo bear shooting
Born Free, Is Shocked And Appalled To Learn That Two Brown Bears Have Been Shot And Killed After Escaping Their Enclosure At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.