Pretoria Zoo’s last captive elephant is released to the wild
Charley the elephant finally tastes freedom after decades in captivity.
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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Latest Banksy artworks spark debate on animal captivity
Nine wild animal-themed works by the graffiti artist have appeared in London, but what do they mean?
Animal welfare NGOs rally outside TUI’s Berlin HQ to demand end to dolphin cruelty
Born Free joins global animal welfare charities to rally outside travel giant TUI Group’s HQ in Berlin, Germany, to highlight the suffering dolphins face in captivity and call for change.
Born Free responds to videos of gorillas at defunct Bristol Zoo Gardens
Videos circulating on social media highlight sad reality for wild animals in captivity.
UK General Election: Party manifesto summary
What are the UK's political parties saying about Born Free's priority issues?
Why our decision-makers must tackle the dangerous wild animal in the room
Born Free calls on all political parties to commit to a comprehensive review of the trade in and keeping of exotic pets in the UK.
Speaking Out for Animals this ‘Report It’ Week
As the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition’s ‘Report It’ Week begins, Born Free highlights the ways members of the public can speak out about animal abuse and exploitation.
A country without cages: Costa Rica closes state zoos
The Costa Rican government has finally closed all the country’s state zoos, transporting the remaining animals to a wildlife centre for assessment.
Zoos – a matter of public trust
New report reveals shocking failings among EAZA-accredited zoos.
Sandro – three years of bliss
In April 2021, thanks to your kind donations, a rescued tiger arrived at his lifetime home at Animanatura Wild Sanctuary in Italy. Rescue & Care Officer Dr Andrea Donaldson brings us the latest news, three years on.