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.
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.
Born Free spearheads efforts to implement ban of advertising animal exploitation abroad
We call on the UK Government to act without delay.
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.
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.
Born Free wins gold
Our powerful animation, Enough is Enough, triumphs at last night’s 2024 Smiley Charity Film Awards, in Leicester Square.
Nottinghamshire zoo plans opposed by Born Free rejected by local council
Born Free is pleased with the decision by Broxtowe Borough Council to reject the planning permission for a new zoo.
Is zoochosis real?
With the recent announcement of a new horror video game of the same name, you may be wondering what ‘zoochosis’ really means. Our Policy Support Officer delves into the disturbing reality for many captive animals.