King gets a companion
We are delighted to report that King, the lion who lives at our big cat sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, in South Africa, now has a companion.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
France bans the use of wild animals in travelling circuses
Born Free is celebrating the news that France is to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.
Extinction: the facts
Following David Attenborough’s programme, Extinction: The Facts and the recent release of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s report that warned urgent change is needed to save species, Born Free’s Acting Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg, reflects on what action needs to be taken
Giving orangutans a helping hand
Thank you! Three months ago, we kicked off our campaign to raise awareness of the plight of the critically endangered orangutan.
The one and only ivan
Robotic dolphins, CGI gorillas. Is there a future for wild animals in entertainment asks Dr Chris Draper, Born Free's Head of Animal Welfare and Captivity?
Born free welcomes new zealand government call for domestic ivory trade ban
Born Free was this week heartened to hear of yet another elephant ivory market being one big step closer to closure.
Creature discomforts: thank you for your support
Thank you! Two months ago, we launched Creature Discomforts: Life in Lockdown – a new animation featuring interviews with real people to highlight the harsh parallels of lockdown and captivity.
How would it be possible to phase out zoos?
It’s a question we are often asked.
Born free joins call for cites to address health concerns to help avoid future pandemics
Born Free is calling for changes to allow for the inclusion of public and animal health criteria in its decision-making processes.
Born free co-founders sign open letter to protect badgers
Wildlife advocates, including Born Free Co-Founders Virginia McKenna OBE and Will Travers OBE, have written an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, urging him to protect the UK’s badgers.