Publications & Resources

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.

Watch our new animation and join Born Free in calling for an Elephant-Free UK.

For us, lockdown was temporary. For some animals, it's for life. Help us rescue wild animals from a lifetime of lockdown.

Born Free is convinced the circus is no place for wild animals. The stresses of frequent transport, the inadequacy of minimal housing space, the exploitative displays in the ring, and frequent accusations of abuse; it is clear that life in a circus brings compromises and cruelty to wild animals.

Award-winning short film by Born Free Foundation

Born Free calls on the UK Government to phase out the keeping of elephants in zoos so we have an Elephant Free UK.