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.
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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
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.
South Africa’s Cabinet approves plans to phase out lion farming and private breeding of rhinos
South Africa’s Cabinet has approved policies put forward by the Minister of Forests, Fisheries and the Environment that include ending intensive lion breeding and the intensive management and captive breeding of rhinos for commercial purposes.
Two major UK tour operators take action for whales and dolphins
Born Free applauds recent news that two UK tour operator giants have announced that they will no longer sell tickets to attractions with captive cetaceans (dolphins, whales and porpoises).
Concern as number of elephants in UK zoos set to increase
UK's population of elephants cruelly kept captive in zoos is set to expand, with the import of a bull elephant from Germany, and two elephants pregnant at Blackpool Zoo. Born Free calls for policy makers to legislate for an Elephant-Free UK.