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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.

Breaking news

Born Free's new Radio 4 Appeal, hosted by Jenny Seagrove, is being broadcast live at 9.25pm Sunday 12th April, and 3.27pm on Thursday 16th April. Listen in to find out more!

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Jenny Seagrove hosts our first ever Radio 4 Appeal for lions

A star of both stage and screen, Jenny Seagrove is a proud ambassador and trustee for Born Free, and actively supports our mission to protect wild animals around the world.

This week on BBC Radio 4, hear Jenny present our vital appeal to protect the iconic lions of Meru National Park in Kenya – Born Free’s heartland.

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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.

Time to go #TankFree

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Will you join our call to phase out the keeping of cetaceans in captivity, and pledge never to visit an attraction where they are exploited for entertainment?

Adopt an Animal

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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

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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?

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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We look at what the upcoming elections mean for wild animals, and how supporters in Scotland and Wales can get involved.
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Two rescued lions, two years on

What happened to the nervous young lion brothers, rescued from a warzone, who arrived at our big cat sanctuary in South Africa two years ago?