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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Dame Joanna Lumley making a speech at Born Free's Gala event 2025

Footsteps to Freedom Ball 2025

Born Free’s Events Manager Joanne Bartholomew shares memories from last week’s gala evening, which – with friends old and new – raised vital funds for our precious wildlife.
Two male lions lying close to each other and affectionately licking each other

How to encourage empathy

In partnership with Empathy Week, Born Free’s unique training session inspired teachers to bring empathy for animals into the classroom and help children seek a kinder future.
A group of people happily wearing medals after a football match

Let’s play football to celebrate wildlife!

A fun-filled day in South Africa celebrated wildlife and brought the community together as Rotondwa Sithagu, Born Free’s Education Coordinator, reports.
A lioness resting her head on a lion cub who is roaring at the camera

World Book Day: Born Free’s Book Recommendations

From the fun and fanciful, to the topical and informative, we’ve got a great read for everyone – whatever your age! There’s much to enjoy, but is your own favourite among them?
Mother and calf dolphins racing together through the waves of the ocean

Celebrate a wild World Book Day

Born Free is excited to announce our long-term friend, award-winning children's author, Lauren St John, will join us for our annual World Book Day webinar, and YOUR school is invited!
A reindeer wearing a harness, stands in a barren enclosure at a Christmas event, with a Christmas tree lying down in the background

Charities unite to call for end of reindeer exploitation this festive season

Along with Born Free, animal protection groups Animal Aid, Freedom for Animals and OneKind are leading the campaign to end the use of live reindeer in events and displays across the UK – and you can help!
Auctioneer James Lewis stands in front of a wall of framed animal drawings; Will Travers OBE and Gary Hodges hold up one drawing

Wildlife art exhibition launches to raise money for Born Free

A star-studded art event at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London launched a major exhibition by acclaimed wildlife artist Gary Hodges, in aid of Born Free.
A lion cub sits in front of a lioness laying down

Learning to love wildlife, with Born Free

Calling all students, teachers, parents, grandparents and carers! With the Autumn Term underway, Charlie Smith invites you to dive into our fantastic new range of school activities.
A detailed pencil drawing of a sea turtle

Art which really is Drawn from the Heart

Discover the stories behind the wildlife artwork being auctioned for Born Free.
A big male lion with his black mane walking in the grass field savannah, text reads 'Footsteps to Freedom Ball'

Join us for our ‘Footsteps to Freedom’ Ball in 2025

Tickets are now on sale for our glittering gala event… and you’re invited!