Publications & Resources

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

A dead lion turned into a rug is laid out on grass

Trophy Hunting: Busting the myths and exposing the cruelty

This report examines the scale, scope and impact of trophy hunting, and provides a critical analysis of claims made by trophy hunting proponents.
An elephant bobbing its head

Elephant Free UK Report

Born Free calls on the UK Government to phase out the keeping of elephants in zoos so we have an Elephant Free UK.
Two monkeys are dressed in clothes and riding bicycles

Wild Animals in Performance

This document offers an insight into the use of wild animals in a variety of different performance situations across the European Union.
Close up of a bearded dragon sitting on a dish filled with food

One Click Away

An investigation into the online sale of exotic animals as pets
A brown capuchin monkey sits in the corner of a room with wooden board walls

Pet Shop Primates

An investigation into the sale of non-human primates by licensed pet shops in England
Close up of an elephant looking through the bars of a zoo enclosure

Innocent Prisoner

The plight of elephants kept in solitary confinement in Europe
Close up of the brown eyes of a gorilla

EU Zoo Inquiry: German

An evaluation of the implementation of the EC Directive 1999/22.
Close up of the brown eyes of a gorilla

EU Zoo Inquiry: German English

An evaluation of the implementation of the EC Directive 1999/22.
A montage of close-up images of animals' eyes

EU Zoo Inquiry: Report findings & recommendations

An evaluation of the implementation and enforcement of EC Directive 1999/22, relating to the keeping of animals in zoos.
Two dolphins jumping through hoops

EU Zoo Inquiry: Dolphinaria Report

A review of the keeping of dolphins and whales in captivity in the EU.