The Human Animal
Born Free's patrons, including Amanda Holden, Kirsty Gallacher, and Jenny Seagrove, have been caged to highlight the suffering of big cats in captivity
We Are Born Free
International wildlife charity rescuing and protecting wild animals from exploitation, and conserving threatened species and their natural habitats for generations to come.
Big cats are Clawing at the Cages
Awe-inspiring big cats are being reduced to living exhibits, with zoos hiding behind their conservation and education claims.
Big cats don’t belong in zoos, but we need your help to make it stop.
Support Born Free
There are lots of ways you can support Born Free, from adopting an animal for yourself or as a gift, to lending your voice to one of our campaigns to ensure a better future for wild animals. Please use the links below to find out more.
Adopt an Animal
You can adopt an animal with Born Free from just £3 a month - from elephants and lions to orangutans and pangolins - which animal will you choose?
Upcoming Events
Take a look at our upcoming in-person and virtual events - all raising vital funds to support Born Free's work.
Leave a Gift in Your Will
One in three of Born Free's projects are funded by legacies - could you consider leaving a gift to Born Free in your Will?
Play Our Weekly Lottery
For just £1 a week, you can support Born Free AND have the chance to win cash prizes!
Philanthropy
Join one of our exclusive philanthropic giving programmes and know that you are changing animals' lives for the better.
Fundraise for us
If you would like to raise money for Born Free, there are loads of ways to do it - from taking on an exhilarating challenge, to fundraising in celebration of a loved one.
Challenge Events
If you crave a new experience or want to push yourself to the limit, then why not undertake a new challenge this year?
Run Wild
Join our team of Run Wild warriors taking on the London Marathon or secure your own place at a running event.
Give in Celebration
Set a trend of Purposeful Gifting. Include Born Free as part of your birthday, wedding or anniversary celebrations.
Fundraising for Kids
From individual challenges to activities for your entire class or school, fundraisers of all ages can get involved.
Raise The Red Flag
Born Free needs you to Raise The Red Flag, and report the suffering of animals in captivity, so that we can take action to make it end. Share your eyewitness reports, and use our map to avoid visiting facilities where wild animals are being exploited.
Latest from Born Free
See the latest news on all Born Free's work.
Born Free urges public not to visit Moo Deng or other ‘famous’ animals in zoos
With various animals in zoos gaining popularity online recently, Born Free urges fans and the wider public not to visit them.
We will never forget you
In a moving short film, our Co-Founder Dame Virginia McKenna remembers Pole Pole the elephant, whose tragic death at London Zoo led to the start of our charity.