Born free urges parents not to buy axolotls for their children
Axolotls are on the brink of extinction, yet they are at the top of Christmas wish lists this year.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Exhibition or exploitation? our new report into the legal yet unethical exploitation of wild animals
Think reindeer attractions this Christmas are harmless festive entertainment? Think again!
New report: uk’s exotic pet boom is a ‘ticking timebomb’
Born Free and the RSPCA call for an urgent review of current exotic pet legislation following joint report.
Primate problems
Find out about the problems faced by captive primates, and see some of the reports we have received through Raise The Red Flag.
Are zoos financing conservation or funding captivity?
Our shocking new report highlights that despite claims, only a small portion of CCZ zoo’s income is spent on field conservation.
Aspinall foundation to move 13 elephants from kent to kenya
The announcement by The Aspinall Foundation that they will be moving their entire herd of 13 African elephants from Howletts Zoo in Kent to Kenya has been welcomed by the Born Free Foundation.
Born free report: do zoos put the con in conservation?
New research shows majority of species kept in charitable UK zoos aren’t threatened with extinction.
Born free calls for urgent enquiry into whipsnade zoo bear shooting
Born Free, Is Shocked And Appalled To Learn That Two Brown Bears Have Been Shot And Killed After Escaping Their Enclosure At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Q&a: dangerous wild animal ownership in the uk
Born Free Answers Your Questions.
Exotic pets on the rise in britain
A new survey conducted by Born Free has revealed that nearly 4,000 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in Great Britain, under licence. We are calling on the UK government to immediately review the law and put a stop to some of the world’s most remarkable, but often deadly, creatures being kept as pets in unsuitable captive conditions.