Publications & Resources

Read about our six animal stars, and discover how you could bring comfort and joy to rescued animals at Christmas.

Born Free calls on candidates at the Welsh parliamentary election in 2026 to commit to a series of immutable principles, laid out in this document.

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.

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

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.

The scale, scope and motivations for keeping wild animals as 'pets' in Scotland.

Born Free Foundation's priorities for the UK Government - Autumn 2024.

Zoos are hiding behind their conservation and education claims, but the truth is, big cats don’t belong in zoos. Big cats should be free to roam the wild, not imprisoned in zoos. Watch our emotive video to find out more.

On the day Born Free launched its Clawing at the Cages report and appeal, patrons including Amanda Holden, Kirsty Gallacher, and Jenny Seagrove took part in a central London protest to shine a spotlight on the restrictive living conditions facing big cats in zoos across the UK and Europe.

Born Free's latest report highlights the suffering of big cats in zoos, and exposes the reality of life in captivity for lions, tigers, cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, snow leopards and pumas.