Parliament approves extension of UK’s Ivory Act
Born Free celebrates the inclusion of additional ivory-bearing species including hippos, narwhals, sperm whales and killer whales to the Act.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
‘Changed for good’ – Wicked movie features CGI wild animals
Our Policy Support Officer Frankie Osuch considers the use of wild animals in entertainment and the importance of computer-generated imagery (CGI) to portray wild animals on screen.
South Lakes Safari Zoo to close to the public
Born Free welcomes the announcement by zoo operators that the zoo is to close to the public at the end of 2024.
Wolves to lose vital protections under the Bern Convention
Born Free reports on a dangerous step backwards for European wildlife.
Born Free welcomes news that Europe’s largest marine zoo is to close its doors
We are now calling for orcas and other animals to be relocated to sanctuaries.
Blackpool Zoo announces both expected elephant calves have died
Born Free is saddened to hear of the tragic loss of two baby elephants at Blackpool Zoo, which adds to recent elephant deaths at Chester Zoo and Dublin Zoo.
Learning to look beyond zoos
A year on from our groundbreaking Beyond Zoos event in London’s Royal Geographical Society, Born Free’s Youth Ambassador Hector questions the educational role of zoos.
UK wildlife crime on the up
A new report shows UK wildlife crime is at worrying levels, yet conviction rates are at an all-time low.
British members of monkey torture group given jail time
Two women from Worcestershire have been given jail time for their part in a depraved ‘monkey torture’ group.
2024 UN biodiversity conference falls short of adequately addressing nature and climate emergencies
Despite some notable wins for wildlife, progress by global leaders at COP16 fails to deliver the outcomes and pace of change needed to halt and reverse the loss of nature, reports our International Policy Manager, Adeline Lerambert.