Publications & Resources

Find all the latest resources from Born Free, including magazines and publications, reports, webinars and more.

A large group of northern gannets cover a cliff with the sea in the background

Transforming Wildlife Protection & Animal Welfare in Scotland

Born Free calls on candidates at the Scottish parliamentary election in 2026 to commit to a series of immutable principles, laid out in this document.
Hear The Roar!! Magazine front cover

Hear The Roar!! – Issue 13

Learn about marvellous mammals, including roarsome lions, and find out - do unicorns exist?!
Close up of a lion cub

Born Free Annual Report 2024-25

Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.

My Adopt – Autumn 2025

Read all the latest updates on your adopted animals with Born Free, and access exclusive video updates.
A male orangutan sits on the floor of a concrete enclosure with its head in its hands

Our Captive Cousins: The Plight of Great Apes in Zoos

This report examines the myriad of issues facing great apes living in captive zoo environments, and looks at the solutions to improved welfare for our closest cousins.
Last Chance to Paint: Tapirs and the Amazon

Last Chance to Paint: Tapirs & the Amazon

Time to get creative! Join Born Free’s UK Community Engagement Team and artist John Dyer, founder of environmental art project, Last Chance To Paint for a live paint-along session. Students can learn all about the lives of the secretive tapir, whilst following John’s expert instruction to create their own rainforest masterpiece, and hearing about his experiences during his expedition to the Amazon with Last Chance to Paint.

Wild Life – Summer 2025

Read about Born Free's bold vision for the future, where people and wildlife live in harmony.
A grey parrot with a green speech bubble, text inside reads 'Don't Pet Me'

Don’t Pet Me!

The scale, scope and motivations for keeping wild animals as 'pets' in Scotland.
A cartoon jungle background with the logo for 'Hear The Roar!!'

Hear The Roar!! – Issue 12

Read about glorious gorillas, think about if we should ban pet primates, and learn about the heroes saving wildlife through art!

My Adopt – Spring 2025

Read all the latest updates from your favourite adopted animals around the world