Publications & Resources

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

A lion lies behind the glass wall of a zoo enclosure, test reads 'clawing at the cages'

Clawing at the Cages

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.

Transforming Wildlife Protection in the UK

Born Free Foundation's priorities for the UK Government - Autumn 2024.
A lioness lying down with her head on her paws, at a zoo

Clawing at the Cages: Help end the suffering of big cats in zoos

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.

The Human Habitat: Clawing at the Cages

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.
A mother rhino and calf standing together in the African bush

Trophy Hunting Facts: Myths of trophy hunting debunked

Born Free and other NGOs tackle misinformation about trophy hunting spread by the hunting lobby.
An animated image of a mother and baby elephant

Enough Is Enough

Watch our new animation and join Born Free in calling for an Elephant-Free UK.
A magnificent male lion stares directly into the camera lens

Born Free Annual Report 2022-23

Trustee's Annual Report and Accounts for the year 2022-23
A photo of a tourist with face blurred out. There is an orangutan wearing boxing gloves resting on her shoulder

Selfish Selfies – The exploitation of captive wild animals for souvenir photos

Manipulated, manhandled and mutilated; this new report from Born Free exposes the extent of the issue of animals being exploited as souvenir photo props.
A polar bear paces behind bars in an indoor enclosure

Born to Roam: The Suffering of Polar Bears in Zoos

Born Free's new report looks at the welfare concerns of polar bears kept in zoos, the true risks facing polar bears as a species, and what action needs to be taken to protect this magnificent species.

UK Wildlife Conservation and Animal Welfare Manifesto 2023

Born Free's UK Wildlife Conservation and Animal Welfare Manifesto, published in 2023. This document lays out what the next UK government, regardless of which political party it may be, needs to prioritise for animal welfare, using independent research on what is important to constituents across the UK.